(FOR CHILDREN AGES 9-13 WITH ADULTS) Who has the better skills to survive in the wilderness? Adults or kids? Adults and kids go head to head in teams to build a shelter, make a fire, and identify plants. Light snack provided. Closed-toed shoes and long pants recommended. Registration required. Prepay $5/person by Wednesday, October 17 at

(AGES 7 AND UP WITH ADULT, SMALL SCOUT TROOPS WELCOME!) Hike by the light of the moon, learn some fun facts about the moon, and c’mon outside as we enjoy the moonshadows of the trees and breathe the brisk air! Back at the nature center enjoy a cup of hot cider as we listen to stories from Ojibwe, Dakota and other cultures! Dress for the weather, and bring a mug! Fee $4.00/person Register by Sunday, October 21.

(FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT FOR ALL AGES) AT BRUENTRUP FARM, 2170 COUNTY ROAD D EAST •Live Animals from the MN Raptor Center •Puppet Show •Wagon Rides •Sensory Scavenger Hunt •Concessions available for purchase Join us at the farm for a FREE family friendly event for all ages! We’ll have activities, crafts, and games. Costumes are encouraged but not required. This event will be held outside, please dress for the weather. Free - Drop-in

Maplewood residents who remove large volumes of buckthorn from their properties will qualify for free curbside pick-up of buckthorn this fall (no other trees or shrubs will be picked up). You must have enough buckthorn to fill more than a large pickup truck. If you do not have enough buckthorn to qualify, recruit your neighbors and we will include your block. This year, pickup is scheduled for the week of October 29th. Register by 3:00 pm, Thursday, October 25that www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com. Click on the RegisterOnline-Go button, or call 651-249-2170. You will receive a confirmation with stacking and other instructions. There will be no early or late pick-ups.