Winterfest
Save the Date! On Saturday, January 22, 2022, Springbrook Nature Center will be hosting Winterfest from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is a free family event that will showcase fun outdoor winter activities. Featured events are listed below.
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Event Features:
Outside Activities
- Snowshoeing
- Boy Scouts Campfire
- Fridley Lions Campfire
- Snowball Launcher
- Winterfest Photo Op
- Kicksleds Anoka County Parks
- Story Hike Anoka County Library
- S’mores and Hot Cocoa
- Sandy’s Grill and Italian Ice Food Truck
- Forest Bathing Walks (occur every 30 min)
Interpretive Center
- Medallion Hunt Clues (released every 30 min)
- Coon Creek Watershed District
- Fridley Fire Department
- Fridley Environmental Planner
- Anoka County Transit
- North Suburban Center for the Arts
- Volunteer Headquarters
Amphitheater
- 11:30 AM – Zumba Demo
- 12:30 PM – Story Time Anoka County Library*
- 1:00 PM – K9 Demo Fridley Police
- 1:30 PM – Story Time Anoka County Library*
*May move inside due to weather conditions
Park Passport – Available Jan 17-22!
Earn points and prizes for completed activities. Instructions and printable passports online at Fridleymn.gov/Winterfest
Intro to Ice Fishing Class
Join us on the ice for some fishing fun! Instructor and Fishing for All owner, Evan Griggs, will teach basic ice safety and ice fishing skills for the whole family. All equipment is provided. Dress for the weather. FREE. Registration required for this one-hour session. Parent/guardian must be present. No fishing license required. Mon, January 17, 12-2:15pm, Moore Lake Park.
Winter Biking with BikeMN
Biking doesn’t have to stop just because the temps drop. Join local biking experts with BikeMN for a virtual lunch and learn on Wednesday January 19 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM on all you need to know about winter biking. This webinar will cover winter gear, safety, tips for staying warm and more. Registration is required. All participants who register before the event will receive a gift certificate to Bob’s Produce and earn points on their Winterfest Park Passport!
Intro to Forest Bathing Walks
Take a guided stroll through the forest with David Motzenbecker, an award-winning landscape architect and certified ANFT-Forest Therapy Guide. Forest bathing allows participants to come to nature for spiritual, mental, and physical nourishment. This introduction is a 25-minute version of the longer walks led by David’s company, Motz Forest Bathing Experiences. FREE. Ages 18+ only. Walks occur at WinterFest on the half-hour between 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 22.
Friendly Fridley Competition
Skiing, skating, sledding and more! Use your Park Passport to find activities and earn points for throughout the week and win cool prizes!
More information will be available on the Springbrook Nature Center website.
