Witness the wild and wondrous wings of the great blue heron rookery. For this downriver tour, we’ll meet at Boom Island and use our bus to shuttle up to our launch site at Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park. - After a short paddle skill introduction on land, you’ll embark downriver, under bridges old and new, toward the old Upper Harbor Terminal and the site of a gigantic new park currently under construction. We’ll pause to gawk at the squawking residents of two special islands that make up the great blue heron rookery - or as we like to call it, “city of birds,” as it’s home to great egrets and cormorants as well - the true treasure of this route. You’ll enjoy the current and one of the most distinctive skyline views from anywhere in town, a customary photo-op. Depending on conditions, the tour may wrap up with either a visit to the Bassett Creek lagoon, or a straight shot back into the Boom Island marina.Our guides each have their own style and stories to tell, but all will share in pulling back the veil of time and pointing out various histories written, washed away, and sometimes still visible on the banks of the Mississippi.As with all PBGC tours, the route and duration is subject to flexibility depending on weather conditions, water level & flow-rate, and group dynamics. Distance will be reflected accordingly, but averages 6 miles on this stretch. **What to bring:** - Dress for water! Wear lightweight clothing that you wouldn’t mind getting wet - hot tip, have a dry layer in your car to change into after just in case. - Hats and sunglasses for the glare off the water - Sunscreen/Water bottle - guides should have extra, but we encourage use of a reusable water bottle to lessen reliance on single-use plastics. - Snacks for your guide - just kidding, but never a bad idea for yourself. Roughly a - hour paddle. *Please note that the correct price is $125 If the event is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will contact you if a tickets become available.

Curious about a new medium? Need space to explore creative ideas? In Art as Play, we’ll do just that - play with a variety of supplies, try new methods and explore our creative abilities and ideas. This is a safe and supportive environment to try, begin and be in your artistic practice. We’ll have acrylic paint, watercolors, oil pastels and collage supplies available, as well as examples of how to engage with those mediums singularly or as mixed media. No pressure on the final product, just a space to enjoy the journey of creating and following artistic curiosity and intuition.

Join us in community at North Community High School for popcorn and bingo nights. Enjoy a fun social night and the chance to win fun prizes such as: candles, cards, specialty candy and chocolates and plants.

Celebrate the vibrant energy of summer with bold, cheerful blooms! This class is perfect for beginners who want to dive into floral design using seasonal favorites. We’ll cover simple techniques for building shape, adding texture, and letting your creativity shine. All materials are included in the cost—no experience necessary Jaime Harris, owner of Wildflower & Co., brings her passion for natural beauty and years of floral design experience to this hands-on workshop. www.wildflowerandcoflowers.com If the event is sold out, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a tickets become available.

Come together with author, historian and Civil Rights attorney, Dr. Artika Tyner to discuss all things Juneteenth including a reading from her books: "Curious About Juneteenth" , "J is For Juneteenth" Join Dr. Tyner earlier in the day from 11 am - 1 pm for her monthly "Readers are Leaders" event at Jimmy Lee Recreation Center. If the event is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will let you know if spots become available.

Join Dakota artist Marlena Myles, Hmong Artist Kao Lee Thao and Community Artist Witt Siasoco for a visit to their studios, viewing their installations around town and at the City of Minneapolis' Public Services Building while listening to the inspirations and motivations behind their stunning community-building works of art. Includes Motorcoach Bus, Guided Narration by Three Prominent Local Artists, Lunch, Artist Studio Visits, Public Art Tour 9:45 am Board Bus at Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 10:00 am Bus Departs 4:00 pm @ Return Transfer of registration available after April 28. After that, 75% refund if we can fill your spot from our waitlist. If the tour is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will contact you if space becomes available.

NOTE: If interested, please add your names to the waitlist. We will check with hotel to see if more hotel rooms are available. Travel to Orange City, IA for the 85th Annual Orange City Tulip Festival! As we travel west to Orange City we will make two stops: The Hobo Museum in Britt, IA and the Museum of German Prisoners of War in Algona, IA. Our first evening includes this year's special performance of Anastasia. Day two we'll take a bus tour of Orange City, IA before spending the entire day exploring the festival grounds including the heritage center, flower show, Dutch dancers and much, much more. You will see colorful floats and glimpses of 19th century Holland as you watch one of the best parades in the Midwest. Day three we will travel to Sioux Falls, SD for a city tour showcasing the namesake Sioux Falls Park and the historic Cathedral. As we return through southern Minnesota we'll stop at the Historic Dayton House named for the Dayton's Department Store family. Tour Highlights: Hobo Museum German Prisoners of War Museum 85th Annual Orange City Tulip Festival Festival Parade Anastasia Performance Sioux Falls City Tour, Falls Park & Cathedral Historic Dayton House - Worthington Reconciliation Park - Mankato City Tours of Windom, Mankato, and Belle Plain. All adults 21+ are welcome to join the tour! Price Includes: Coach Bus Transportation, Guide, Two Nights Lodging (Fairfield by Marriott), 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, 1 Lunch, Orange City Tulip Festival Value Book, Reserved Seating for Parade, Anastasia Performance, All Admissions & Bakery Stop. NOTE: Meals on your own - 2 lunches First Pick-Up Location: Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410. - 7:30 am Board Coach Bus - 7:45 am Bus Departs Second Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 8:15 am Deposit of $400 due with registration. NOTE: Final payment due March 31tst. Final Payment Due: 45 Days Prior to Departure Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy: - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 14 Days or Less: We will work to get you a return for some recoverable costs. This will vary by tour and date of cancelation. No guarantees. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join us for our private tasting dinners at Bûcheron - Winner of the James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant 2025! Chef Adam Ritter will share stories about his journey with time for a Q&A. Bûcheron, which translates to ‘lumberjack’ in French, features French-American cuisine while drawing inspiration from the skill and craftsmanship of generations of lumberjacks who worked and lived in our home state of Minnesota. In this elevated neighborhood restaurant, Bûcheron features a simple yet dynamic menu in a charming and convivial atmosphere. Note: There will be two seatings: 5-7 pm and 7:30-9:30 pm Bûcheron is located at 4257 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409. If event is sold out, please sign up on the waitlist. We will contact you if tickets becomes available. NOTE: After March 21st. you can either transfer your registration to another guest or receive $125 refund if we are able to fill your spot.

Northeast Chess is a space for adults looking to practice, learn and improve their chess game with their community. Online chess is a great way to practice, but OTB chess is the way the game is meant to be played! We will have boards and clocks, but you are more than welcome to bring your own! This class is on a sliding fee scale. Fee is not required but support for the program is appreciated.