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CELEBRATE WINTER AT WARGO ON JANUARY 31

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EMBRACE ADVENTURES IN THE SNOW

WINTER WILDLIFE TRACKING

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❄️ Hooray for snow! We can’t wait to celebrate at Snow Day on Saturday, January 31. ❄️

Get excited for FREE family fun from 1 to 4 pm at Wargo Nature Center:

🌟 Adaptive Equipment
🛷 Kicksledding
☃️ Snowshoeing
🧊 Ice Fishing
🚲 Fat Tire Biki

You’ve likely heard most coniferous trees referred to as evergreens, but did you know Minnesota is home to a deciduous conifer tree species? 🤔

🌳 Deciduous trees shed their leaves annually, which describes all of Minnesota’s broad-leafe

It’s time to embrace winter in the parks, especially during time off for the holidays! Spending time outdoors in winter isn’t just fun—it’s good for your health.

Fresh air and natural light can boost your mood, reduce stress,

Get out and enjoy the refreshing winter air with these January recreation highlights!

1/11 – Learn to Cross-Country Ski 💡🎿
Ages 13+ $7/person | 10 am - 12 pm
Bunker Hills Campground

1/25 – Intro to Ice Fishing 🧊🎣
Ages 5+ $15/person

Today marks the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. With the Earth tilted farthest from the sun, daylight is at its lowest. But starting tomorrow, each day will gradually grow longer. 🌅

As the light begins to return, it

🎁 Need a last-minute gift that’s guaranteed to bring a smile?

🎄A parks e-gift card is the perfect way for family and friends to unwrap some adventure this holiday season!

📲 Purchase a Parks e-gift card online in any amount. It can be used

Snow has arrived and it’s a wonderful time to explore winter around Wargo Nature Center! Check out these January activities to get you outside and enjoying the snow:

1/8 – Nature Play: Winter ☃️
Ages 2-5 + adult $6/child | 10-11 am

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With snow comes the perfect opportunity to find and identify winter wildlife tracks.

When identifying tracks, it’s important to consider multiple factors such as location, season, and track details. Key details to observe include the pattern,