Program & Events

Nature Programming Partnerships

We are excited to begin our programming partnerships with various community partners and organizations at the Maplewood Nature Center. Programs are operated and registered for through each individual organization. Links to register and more information are below.

Citywide Programs

  1. Ramsey county 4H programs
  2. ISD 622 COMMUNITY ED PROGRAMS
  3. Self-Guided Groups

4H PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFO:

For registration support, please contact Jan Logelin (logel001@umn.edu)

  • Step 1:Enroll in 4-H online (v2.4honline.com) for the 2022-2023 year. The 4-H Enrollment Guide may be helpful. Select “In-person 4-H Camp/Event".
    • Allow 1-2 days for your enrollment to be approved. Then, you will be able to go back in and register for the Event. 
  • Step 2:Register for “Maplewood Nature Center” in the Events section of 4-H Online.
    • Each month and session will have its own registration.
  • Step 3: 
    • Credit Card payment through our online payment platform with Clover®. 
      • Link to be shared with you once registration is complete. Under Customer Information: PLEASE ENTER YOUTH FIRST & LAST NAME.
    • Mail Payment to: 475 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue. St. Paul, MN  55108, Attention: Jan Logelin. Make checks payable to: Ramsey County Leaders Council.

4H PROGRAM DETAILS:

  • Fee: $10/each (includes a snack)
  • Ages: Grades K-5
  • Time: 9a-12p
  • Location: Maplewood Nature Center

Monday, February 20: Nature Crafts
Creating craft lanterns is a fantastic way to use your imagination and explore the beauty and patterns of the natural world. Nature craft paper lanterns may use pressed flowers or flattened greenery from nature to decorate with. Pressed plant art involves drying flowers and flattening, or pressing, their petals and leaves. These lanterns make for beautiful day-time decoration and will bring light into homes during the night. Ice lanterns are another beautiful type of creative artwork; making ice lanterns involves freezing a container of water and creating a cavity to add a light source. Besides the artistic possibilities, it’s also exciting to explore the science behind freezing water. Lanterns are a fun, nature-inspired craft that may welcome a changing season, make a cute holiday decoration, or engage in talks about nature.

Friday, March 10: DIY Bird Feeder
The wildlife around us can be an important indication of the health of our environment. Conducting a wildlife survey can help you understand what the quality of your environment is and what you can do to help! Join Ramsey County 4-H as we identify common bird species in our own environments through a wildlife bird survey. We’ll explore the Nature Center together and share observations so we can collectively understand what about each habitat has attracted different birds. We will end the session by making our very own DIY bird feeders!

Friday, April 7: Microgreen Planting
Have you ever tried a “microgreen” before? If not, you’re in for a tasty treat! Join Ramsey County 4-H as we learn about and discover the nutrient-dense microgreen. Participants will choose from several microgreen varieties and create a perfectly packaged take-home microgreen planting that can be harvested at home!