Phalen Freeze Fest!

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Bison puppet parades across the lake at Phalen Freeze Fest 2017

Saint Paul Natural Resources

 Environmental Programs

Information about upcoming environmental programs with
Saint Paul Natural Resources, a section of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.

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Phalen Freeze Fest 2018!

Staycation for Presidents' Day this year? Need activities for visiting out-of-town guests? Just trying to do something fun on the weekend?

Phalen Freeze Fest is an annual celebration of winter and all the exciting activities that it brings. Come dressed for the weather and we'll provide the rest!

Watch the Legend of Shingebiss performed by youth from Urban Roots (begins at 2:00pm)
Fish through the ice with Tips Outdoors
Practice your firebuilding skills with Wilderness Inquiry
Play boot hockey with JCNSP Polar Devils Youth Hockey
Cook food over a fire with Phalen Recreation Center
Glide on a kicksled with Ramsey County Parks
Go on a Story Stroll with Saint Paul Public Libraries
Snowshoe with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
Geocache to treasure with Saint Paul Natural Resources
Play at the salt table with Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District and more!

Mark your calendar today and we'll see you there!

Saturday February 17 | 12:00pm-4:00pm | All ages | Free | More information
Phalen Lakeside Activity Center, 1530 Phalen Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55106

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ExploraTots

Join us on outdoor adventures with your child! We'll venture out on a hike, engage in hands-on activities, and enjoy stories and songs to connect to the natural world. Held second and fourth Wednesdays. Different themes offered each class. Please dress appropriately for the weather. 

Children must be supervised with an accompanying adult. Siblings welcome.

2nd and 4th Wednesdays | 10:00am-12:00pm | All Ages | Free | More information
Phalen Lakeside Activity Center, 1530 Phalen Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55106

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Seed Starting Your Vegetable Garden

Come out to the Saint Paul Natural Resources Greenhouse for a hands-on, introductory vegetable gardening class where you'll learn how to:

- Decide whether to garden in-ground or in a raised-bed
- Select a site for your vegetable garden
- Collect a sample for soil testing
- Select plants for your garden
- Determine when to start planting
- Start seeds indoors
- Prepare seed tape for planting outside

We'll send you home with freshly potted seeds, seed tape, and resources for starting and troubleshooting your new garden throughout the season. Come prepared to stick your hands in the dirt!

Pre-registration required. Register Here!

Saturday March 24 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Ages 16+ | $10
Como Central Services Facility, 1100 Hamline Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55108

Visit our website to find more information about upcoming environmental programs.

View the full list of programs at:

Explore Outdoors Saint Paul

A calendar of free or low cost activities in Saint Paul. 
More activities are continually being added!

Save the Date:

Take Aim at Summer Fun
Saturday May 19, 2018


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