Events, Nature Walks, and More

UPCOMING EVENTS

Moth Extravaganza
06/27/2025; 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Bunker Hills Campground Visitor Center

You’re invited to a moth extravaganza and ball! With the use of ultraviolet lighting and some basic supplies, we’ll be inviting in moths and other night-time active insects to join us, giving us the chance to identify and learn more about them. With hundreds of moth species in Minnesota, there are many to meet. Costumes and dress-up are encouraged, but optional for this drop-in program.

Lake Superior Agates and where to find them
07/12/2025; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Bunker Hills Campground Visitor Center

Lake Superior agates are Minnesota’s state gemstone. Many folks want to find agates but don’t know where to start. Wonder no longer. This entry-level lesson will explain what agates are, where to find them, and why they are so neat. A longtime agate hound and field guide editor will teach you how to start, what to avoid, and provide hands-on examples of the real deal versus imposters. Samples to take home will be provided to all participants.

Lake Superior Agates and where to find them
Lake Superior agates are Minnesota’s state gemstone. Many folks want to find agates but don’t know where to start. Wonder no longer. This entry-level lesson will explain what agates are, where to find them, and why they are so neat. A longtime agate hound and field guide editor will teach you how to start, what to avoid, and provide hands-on examples of the real deal versus imposters. Samples to take home will be provided to all participants.
Previous Events
2024-2025
Lake Superior Agates, Anoka County Parks, Bunker Hills Regional Park, May, 2024

Naturalist volunteer at Wargo Nature Center’s Earth Day Event about iNaturalist

Guest Speaker for a University of Minnesota course, “Business of Publishing” Course

Guest Speaker for a Science Communication course, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

2023

Lake Superior Agates, BILLION-year-old gems that YOU can find, Braham Public School (presentation to 400-some students)
May 3

Discover Mothing!
Friday, May 19, Anoka County Regional Parks, Coon Rapids Dam

Discover iNaturalist
Saturday, May 27, Anoka County Regional Parks, Coon Rapids Dam

Mothing!
August 18 and August 19th, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve

Open House, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve
September 23

Publishing Course, Class Visit, University of Minnesota
October 2

2022

Naturalist Explorations: Tardigrades, Water Bears, and Moss Piglets
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

Wilderness Wednesdays
Anoka Nature Preserve

Naturalist Explorations: Invertebrate and Insect Bioblitz
Bunker Hills Regional Park

Naturalist Explorations: Butterfly and Bee Bonanza (canceled due to weather)
Bunker Hills Regional Park

Naturalist Explorations: Attracting and Photographing Moths
Bunker Hills Regional Park

Naturalist Explorations: Agates and Agate Lookalikes
Bunker Hills Regional Park

Naturalist Explorations: Waking Up from Winter
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park