Ahhh! Pigs, worms and springtime

Several kid-friendly events are coming up in Three Rivers Parks.

“Lil’ Farm Hands: Pigs” takes place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 28 at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. Have fun down on the farm, where you’ll meet animals and learn their role through stories, crafts and songs. This is a drop-off program for ages 4 and 5. The cost is $5 and reservations are required; call (763) 559-6700 and reference activity 23740127.

“Puppet Escapades: Wiggly Worms” is offered from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 28 at Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve, Victoria. Animal puppets have adventures in the dirt. Watch as an earthworm avoids being eaten by other animals, then explore under the leaves outside to find real earthworms in the soil. The cost is $4 per person and the activity is appropriate for ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Reservations are required; call (763) 559-6700 and reference activity 21130304.

“Kits & Cubs: Things of Spring” is a drop-off program for 4- and 5-year-olds from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 at Richardson Nature Center in Hyland Park Reserve, Bloomington. Participants will investigate new beginnings in Hyland Lake Park Reserve: explore things of spring, make a craft and end with a snack. The cost is $5 and reservations are required; call (763) 559-6700 and reference activity 21291608.

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