Sunday, June 19

Family Archery: Learn the basics of shooting safely and accurately with skilled instructors. Shoot at 3D animal targets and test your skills in fun games. Cost is $10 and reservations are required by the Thursday prior to the program. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #330341-00. There is a 20 percent discount for groups of four or more. This program is for ages 8+ and children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. 3-5 p.m., at Baker Near-Wilderness Settlement, 4001 County Road 24, Maple Plain.

Art of Observation-Relief Prints: Discover printmaking as a way to record your nature observations. Use observation to create a thumbnail sketch, then transfer your image and carve a rubber block to create a small print. Make prints from linoleum and wood block. Materials provided for carving and prints. Cost is $10 and reservations are required by June 17. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #311361-00. This program is for ages 10+ and children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. 1-3 p.m., at Lowry Nature Center, Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria.

Raptors in the Yard: Meet captive raptors. Learn about these amazing birds of prey. Cameras welcome. Drop in anytime. This program is free and open to all ages. Children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 2-4 p.m. Lowry Nature Center, Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria.

Tuesday, June 21

Noerenberg Memorial Gardens tour: Join a garden tour with Master Gardener Arla Carmichiel. Enjoy the changing beauty of the gardens as Carmichiel shares her knowledge of plants and garden design, answers questions, and discusses her thoughts on the garden as the summer progresses. Cost is $5. This program is open to all ages and children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Noerenberg Memorial Gardens, 2840 N. Shore Dr., Orono.

Friday, June 24

KidSplash- Introduction to Kayaking: Leave the adults at home and learn the basics of kayaking. Practice entering and exiting a kayak, paddling in a straight line, spinning in one spot, and more. Test your new skills with games on the water. Cost is $20 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #325073-00. This program is for ages 8-14. 10 a.m.-noon, French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth.

Saturday, June 25

Saturday Mornings on the Farm: Explore the barn, meet animals, assist with chores, and participate in other seasonal farm activities. Dress for the weather; closed-toe shoes required. Strollers not allowed in the barn or with the animals. Cost is $5 and there is a 20 percent discount for groups of four or more. This program is open to all ages and children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista.

Eat Your Way through Nature: Learn how to identify edible plants. Taste some during a “walking salad” hike and bring some back to saute and deep fry. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #311362-00. There is a 20 percent discount for groups of four or more. This program is open to all ages and children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. 10 a.m.- noon, Lowry Nature Center, in Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria.

Cooking Out of the Box: Discover delicious ways to cook unique and unusual vegetables found throughout Minnesota’s growing season. Share recipes and secrets to enjoy these tasty treats. Cost is $12 and reservations are required by June 22. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #337453-00. This program is for ages 11+ and children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista.

Grimm Farmhouse Open House: Experience a late-1800s Minnesota farmhouse with hands-on work and play. See the restored 1870s house and fields where German immigrants Wendelin and Julianna Grimm experimented with alfalfa. Hear how their work transformed the Upper Midwest into America’s dairy belt. Drop in anytime. This program is free and open to all ages and children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. 1-4 p.m. Grimm Farm House, Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Drive (Lowry Nature Center), Victoria.

Three Rivers Park District is a natural resources-based park system that manages park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use facilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Three Rivers Park District’s mission is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural, resources-based park system. The Park District owns and operates more than 27,000 acres and serves nearly 11 million visitors a year. To learn more about programming, visit www.threeriversparks.org.