Park Programs
OPEN HOURS: Nature Center
Description: The Nature Center at Ney Park will be open for general viewing during the hours of 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays during the months of January, February, and through March 15, 2008. You're welcome to ski the trails and explore the indoor displays. Cost: No charge.
Location: Ney Park Nature Center
Date: 1/3/2009
Time: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Birds of Prey
Description: Speaker: University of Minnesota Raptor Center. What are birds of prey? What is their role in the environment? This informative program will provide answers to these and other questions. The presentation will feature three live owls. Cost: No charge.
Location: Ney Park Nature Center
Date: 1/4/2009
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Backyard Birding
Description: David Grack from Hamline University invites you to come learn about birds taht spend winter in Minnesota. The program includes winter bird identification, tips for attracting birds to your yard, and time observing birds at the feeding station. Cost: $5/person. Class maximum 35. Pre-registration is required. Pre-Registration Deadline: 1/02/2009 Registration: Contact the Wright County Parks Office at (763) 682-7693 or e-mail marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
Location: Ney Nature Center
Date: 1/11/2009
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Bug Show
Description: Speaker: “Bruce, The Bug Guy." The BUG Show is a unique hands-on and ENTO-taining educational program that features a wide assortment of living and preserved insects and related arthropods. This interactive program is kept lively with humor, fun props, and occasional "surprises" -- making it enjoyable for people of all ages and abilities. Cost: $5/Person. Maximum class size 35. Pre-registration is required. Register by 1/09/2009 by contacting the Wright County Parks Office at (763) 682-7693 or e-mailing marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
Location: Ney Nature Center
Date: 1/18/2009
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Minnesota Starwatch Class
Description: Speaker: WCCO Meteorologist Mike Lynch. Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Wright County. This night with the stars, constellations, planets, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae starts off with an indoor orientation followed by quality time outdoors under the heavens. We will use large reflecting telescopes, including a giant 20 inch reflector, which is one of the biggest mobile telescopes in Minnesota, for a close up and personal look at wonders in our winter skies. Star charts and handouts will be provided. Max. class size is 40. Cost is $12 per person or $25 per family (ages 8 and up). Pre-registration is required. Register by 1/16/09 by calling 763-682-7693 or e-mail marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
Location: Ney Nature Center
Date: 1/20/2009
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Snowshoe Adventure
Description: It is time to discover winter's wonders off the beaten path as we venture to and through areas accessible only by snowshoe during the winter. Join local naturalist David Grack on this snowshoe trek through Robert Ney Regional Park. Either bring your own snowshoes or reserve a pair from the Nature Center. Cost: $5/person. Class maximum 20. Pre-registration is required. Pre-Registration Deadline: 1/23/2009 Registration: Contact the Wright County Parks Office at (763) 682-7693 or e-mail marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
Location: Ney Nature Center
Date: 2/1/2009
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Dog Sledding
Description: Speaker: Stoffel (Dutch) Reitsma, an avid musher invites you to join us in learning about the exciting sport of dog sledding. You will then head to the trails to experience the trill of being pulled on a sled by a team of Siberian Huskies along the wooded trails of Ney Park. End your outing with a cup of hot cocoa or cider. It is very important that everyone come dressed for the weather. Min. class size is 10, Max. class size 20 (May have an extra session). Cost is $10 per person. Pre-registration is required. Register by 1/30/09 by calling 763-682-7693 or e-mail marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
Location: Ney Park Nature Center
Date: 2/7/2009
Time: CLASS IS FULL, THANK YOU
Candlelight Ski
Description: Join us at Ney Park for a great night of cross-country skiing. Luminaries will help provide light to the groomed trail. The Nature Center will be open for refreshments, and a fire outside will help warm your toes! Participants provide their own skies. Rentals are not available. NO CHARGE
Location: Ney Park
Date: 2/14/2009
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Wood Working for Wildlife
Description: A great program for the whole family! You will have the opportunity to build your own Bird feeder and learn how to install and maintain it. Class size is limited to 30. Cost is $5.00 per feeder, limit 2 feeders per family. Pre-registration is required. Register by 2/6/2009 by calling 763-682-7693 or e-mailing marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us.
Location: Ney Park Nature Center
Date: 2/15/2009
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Intro To Ice Fishing
Description: This program is designed to get people excited about the great sport of ice fishing by giving them "hands-on" fishing experience! Try your luck ice fishing on Lake Mary. It is VERY important that everyone comes dressed for the weather. Fishing equipment will be provided. Max. class size 20 (ages 8 and up). Cost: No charge, but pre-registration is required. Register by 2/13/09 by calling 763-682-7693 or e-mail marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
Location: Ney Nature Center
Date: 2/21/2009
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Remarkable Reptiles
Description: Speaker: James Gerholdt: The Remarkable Reptile program gives you an up close look at an assortment of Minnesota reptiles including the protected Timber Rattlesnake and a Blandings Turtle. This program is enjoyable for all ages. Maximum class size 35, Cost $5 per person. Registration Deadline 2/13/2009. Registration: Contact the Wright County Parks Office at (763) 682-7693 or e-mail marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
Location: Ney Nature Center
Date: 2/22/2009
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Creature Encounters
Description: Speaker: Marthe Herbert: Come and see live exotic animals! The program is a hands-on educational entertaining program for people of all ages. Maximum class size 35, Cost $5 per person. Registration deadline 2/27/09, to register contact the Wright County Parks Office at 763-682-7693 or e-mail marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
Location: Ney Nature Center
Date: 3/8/2009
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Buckthorn Hiking Sticks
Description: Select, cut, and create a buckthorn hiking stick. Learn about invasive species, how to identify buckthorn shrubs, and why it's important to remove them from the Park District. Cost: No Charge. Ages 8 to adult. Class maximum 20. Pre-registration required. Pre-Registration Deadline: 3/6/2009 Registration: Contact the Wright County Parks Office at (763) 682-7693 or e-mail marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
Location: Ney Nature Center
Date: 3/15/2009
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm