07-30-2009, 11:10 AM
Media contacts: Colleen Coyne, DNR communications director, (651) 296-5023; Dave Crawford, Wild River State Park Naturalist (651) 583-2925.
Friday, August 7, 9:00 p.m., at the campground amphitheater. All About Bears!
The word "bear" brings many different images to people's minds.<br />
Some think of teddy bears, some think of Smokey the Bear, and a few think of that large bruin that raided their campsites one summer.<br />
Whatever the image, we often misunderstand theses large creatures. Learn All About Bears through an introduction and short film.
Saturday, August 8, 11:00 a.m., starting at the Trail Center.<br />
Wildflower Walk.<br />
Do you enjoy wildlife? Without wildflowers and a variety of different kinds of habitat, Wild River State Park wouldn't have all the kinds of wildlife we do. This short hike will travel at a relaxed pace to visit examples of the prairie habitat and wildflowers which the park is working to restore.
Saturday, August 8, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., at the visitor center.<br />
Fascinating Fungi.<br />
LeslieJo Meyerhoff, a self-taught educator who passes the test for knowing mushrooms well - she's been eating them for years and is still alive - provides an illustrated talk and a wealth of personal experience about the world of fungi in our forests and prairies.
Saturday, August 8, 8:00 p.m., at the Amphitheater. Iron Chef: Campfire Edition Tired of the same old boring campfire foods? Or do you think you are a campfire connoisseur? Join us for dessert in an Iron Chef style competition. Sign up ahead of time at the Visitor Center or arrive 15 minutes early to be a judge or on your own team of chefs. Or just come to watch and share cooking tips! Following the main event, everyone will have a chance to try their skill at making some creative cuisine.
Sunday, August 9, 11:00 a.m., at the visitor center. Slithery Snakes!<br />
Are snakes slithery, sneaky, and slimy? Or are they cool, quiet, and cautious? Learn about the snakes found in this park, see live examples (Ripley, a 5 3/4 foot bull snake, and Winnie the garter snake), and touch - if you dare - a representative of this fascinating group of animals. Feeding time is after the program, for those who want to watch.
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Friday, August 7, 9:00 p.m., at the campground amphitheater. All About Bears!
The word "bear" brings many different images to people's minds.<br />
Some think of teddy bears, some think of Smokey the Bear, and a few think of that large bruin that raided their campsites one summer.<br />
Whatever the image, we often misunderstand theses large creatures. Learn All About Bears through an introduction and short film.
Saturday, August 8, 11:00 a.m., starting at the Trail Center.<br />
Wildflower Walk.<br />
Do you enjoy wildlife? Without wildflowers and a variety of different kinds of habitat, Wild River State Park wouldn't have all the kinds of wildlife we do. This short hike will travel at a relaxed pace to visit examples of the prairie habitat and wildflowers which the park is working to restore.
Saturday, August 8, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., at the visitor center.<br />
Fascinating Fungi.<br />
LeslieJo Meyerhoff, a self-taught educator who passes the test for knowing mushrooms well - she's been eating them for years and is still alive - provides an illustrated talk and a wealth of personal experience about the world of fungi in our forests and prairies.
Saturday, August 8, 8:00 p.m., at the Amphitheater. Iron Chef: Campfire Edition Tired of the same old boring campfire foods? Or do you think you are a campfire connoisseur? Join us for dessert in an Iron Chef style competition. Sign up ahead of time at the Visitor Center or arrive 15 minutes early to be a judge or on your own team of chefs. Or just come to watch and share cooking tips! Following the main event, everyone will have a chance to try their skill at making some creative cuisine.
Sunday, August 9, 11:00 a.m., at the visitor center. Slithery Snakes!<br />
Are snakes slithery, sneaky, and slimy? Or are they cool, quiet, and cautious? Learn about the snakes found in this park, see live examples (Ripley, a 5 3/4 foot bull snake, and Winnie the garter snake), and touch - if you dare - a representative of this fascinating group of animals. Feeding time is after the program, for those who want to watch.
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Thank you for your interest in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources!
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To submit comments or request information about Minnesota Department of Natural Resources policies or practices, please e-mail info@dnr.state.mn.us.
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