FREE Tips and tricks on responsibly rearing wild-caught monarch caterpillars to further ensure their survival. Find out about the tagging program and how to order tags for your own butterflies so you are ready for tagging season starting Aug. 15. Children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
The Annual Cardboard Boat Races will be sponsored by Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar with special thanks to Central Package & Display and the White Fish Yacht Club. Cash Prizes will be awarded!
The boats are constructed of nothing but cardboard and Elmer's glue. Come watch them attempt to float and compete in some heated racing action.
More information and Cardboard Boat Kits are available by calling Moonlite Bay at 218-692-3575.
This is our annual “Beginning of Summer” ride on the trail. Choose to go east to Avon, Collegeville or St Joseph, west to Freeport, and of course, north to Holdingford and the covered bridge, then on the Soo Line Trail to Bowlus and Blanchard Dam on the Mississippi River. As always, the best caramel rolls you can find anywhere will be available at all the rest stops along the way.
Learn about the battle flags, art, memorials, and remembrances of Minnesota's role in the Civil War on a guided tour. Visit the Governor's Reception Room, where renowned paintings depict Minnesota regiments in battle.
In the rotunda, view recently conserved battle flags, including a flagstaff that survived the Battle of Gettysburg. See statues of prominent state officers who served in the war, and hear stories about the governors who as young men participated in some of the pivotal events of the war.
Explore locations throughout the building that show the work and methods that went into creating the Minnesota State Capitol in 1905.
Get to know architect Cass Gilbert, who at age 35 created one of the most magnificent public buildings in the nation. Plus, hear about the roles contractors, politicians, and workers played during the nine-year construction period. Then explore the recent restoration completed in 2017.
Go on a guided tour of the Capitol to hear stories about the artists, learn about the muralist movement in America, and see how the art, architecture, and overall decorative plan harmonize to make the Capitol one of the premier public buildings in the United States.
Why does my canoe not go where I want it to? Why does my canoe not go in a straight line? If you have these questions or if you have never canoed before, join our trained canoe instructor to learn the basics of canoeing. The program will cover basic strokes, techniques, and safety practices to make your canoeing experiences enjoyable.
WHAT’S BETTER THAN DRINKING WINE? DRINKING YOUR WINE!
Cannon River is giving you the opportunity to share in the creation (and consumption) of Minnesota’s most popular wine. Get your hands dirty, while enjoying some vino in the scenic Sogn Valley at our annual Harvest Experience.
$25/person
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Discover Minnesota Grapes
Whether you’re a local wine expert or a complete wine novice, the harvest experience will deliver the kind of knowledge you need to impress your friends and family.
Join the Dakota County Historical Society at the LeDuc Estate for this truly haunting experience.
The first tour will begin at 7 p.m. and continue every 30-minutes after. The last tour will be at 9 p.m. and each tour is capped at 15 people.
