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Parks & Recreation

Earth Day Park Clean Up ~ Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9:00 AM - noon

Join hundreds of thousands of people across the globe as we come together in a Day of Service to clean up our community and our Earth. In celebration of the 40th year of Earth Day, we will clean up our Ramsey County Parks on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

For the best experience, we encourage volunteers to dress for the weather, including closed-toe shoes or boots, long pants and gloves. Bags will be provided. Click on the link below to find a location close to you or for more information.

To volunteer, contact parks@co.ramsey.mn.us or call 651-748-2500.

Locations:

Battle Creek Regional Park (map) (tree sale flyer)
Otter Lake Off-Leash Dog Park (map)
Tamarack Nature Center
Tony Schmidt Regional Park (to volunteer at this location, contact michelle.olson@ci.arden-hills.mn.us)

Summer Camp Adventures at Tamarack Nature Center

Is your child suffering from "nature deficit disorder?" The only known antidote is a summer of outdoor fun and adventure! Tamarack offers half and full-day camps for preschoolers through 8th grade including mini EcoArt camps, discovery field trips and summer recreational activities (canoeing, swimming, biking).

Camp brochure and registration available online. Voted Best Summer Camp in Minnesota for Young Children by Nickelodeon's Parent's Pick Award! Camp brochure and registration.

WHERE: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110. WHEN: June 21 - August 13. COST: $25-$170. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Two weeks prior to camp. CONTACT: Tamarack Nature Center (651) 407-5350, tamarack@co.ramsey.mn.us

Sugar on Snow Event
Junior Asst. Naturalist Volunteers Wanted for Day Camp

Golf

Kick off your overcoat and put on your knickers - it's golf season! Enjoy the finest (and "funest") public golf courses and driving ranges in the area:

Ramsey County Golf Courses

Goodrich ~ Keller ~ Manitou Ridge ~ Island Lake ~ The Ponds at Battle Creek

The Ponds at Battle Creek driving range open Monday, March 15, 2010

Goodrich Golf Course open Thursday, March 18, 2010

Other News & Information:

Emerald Ash Borer has been discovered in Ramsey County: The Emerald Ash Borer has recently been discovered in a St. Paul neighborhood. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is leading the initial survey and management efforts. Additional information on the identification and control of this invasive species can be found here or here

Friends of the Parks 2010 Tree Sale! Plant a tree in your yard or donate one to a park. Order by: April 17, 2010. Pickup Date: May 1, 2010 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Click here for brochure and order form.

Active Living Ramsey County (ALRC) creates and promotes environments that make it safe and convenient for people to be more active. To learn more about the ALRC Initiative and how you can get involved, click here.

Destination For Discovery - Transforming a Traditional Nature Center

Tamarack Nature Center (TNC) has embarked on a multi-year project entitled "Destination for Discovery." The enhanced TNC will provide opportunities for visitors to develop personal relationships with nature through a variety of means. Guided by this master plan and a commitment to responding to our community's needs, the project redefines what it means to be a regional nature center and redesigns facilities, trails, programs and exhibits, to reflect that definition. The master plan outlines a five-year program to transform TNC into a Destination for Discovery.

Click here to read the Destination for Discovery Executive Summary (pdf)

Click here to read the Destination for Discovery Project Purpose, Outcomes and Process (pdf)

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