Digging into history
Whitewater State Park
Noon-3 p.m. Saturday
• Take in demonstrations, activities, guest presenters, and tours of former Civilian Conservation Corps and German prisoner of war camps. (1-507-312-2300; mndnr.gov/whitewater)
Fall fun walk
Crow Wing State Park
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
• A series of walks (2-kilometer, 3K and 7K) are planned. Cost is $2. (1-218-825-3075; mndnr.gov/crowwing)
Understand wolves
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
2-3 p.m. Saturday
• Staff from the International Wolf Center will present on the animals and the challenges they face. (1-320-532-3269; mndnr.gov/millelacs)
Fast-flying falcons
Gooseberry Falls State Park
2-3:30 p.m. Saturday
• Jackie Fallon of Midwest Peregrine Society will talk about the species' revival. (1-218-595-7100; mndnr.gov/gooseberry)
Fall colors hike
Savanna Portage State Park
10-11 a.m. Saturday
Discover hardwood forests and the glacial terrain. (1-218-426-3271; mndnr.gov/savanna)
Fall bird hike
9 a.m.-noon Saturday
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
• Some birds have left for their southern wintering grounds, but many are just starting. Hike with a naturalist and look for birds using the Mississippi River flyway. Bring binoculars or borrow the park's. This program is free and open to all ages. (763-694-7790, threeriversparks.org)
Raptors up close
Lowry Nature Center
2-4 p.m. Sunday
• Meet natives of Minnesota and learn how they help teach about nature. Cameras welcome. Drop in anytime. This program is free and open to all ages. (763-694-7650, threeriversparks.org).
Adapted demo day
1-4 p.m. Sunday
Fish Lake Regional Park
• Try adapted mountain bikes, kayaks, archery equipment and geocaching. Make s'mores by a campfire. Cost is $8. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. (threeriversparks.org)
