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March 2025
Welcome the Herons
Great blue herons start returning to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Bring your binoculars and join the National Park Service, Mississippi Park Connection and volunteers at Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, Saturday, March 29, 11 am-1 pm. Watch the herons rebuild their nests and flirt with each other as they return to our region. The walking path, from which the rookery is visible, is fully accessible, but the trail down to the…
Find out more »April 2025
LPNA Clothing Swap
Saturday April 12, 10 am-1 pm, Logan Park Recreation Center, 690 13th Ave. NE. Bring clothing items you no longer want or need (in clean, wearable condition – no stains or holes, not worn out – something you would give to a friend) to share in the swap, then “shop” the items others have brought. There is no requirement to bring items in order to take items, so feel free to come and “shop” the swap no matter what. Men’s,…
Find out more »May 2025
East Bank bike tour
Explore the five neighborhoods along the East Bank, learn about new bike infrastructure and other developments in the area. Food, drinks and giveaways. Saturday, May 3.
Find out more »Cheers for Beers
Cheers for Beers, a fundraiser for HeightsNEXT, will be held Friday, May 16, 6-9 pm, John P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Tickets include a sampling glass, access to regional and local breweries, Live DJ dance party and pretzel necklace crafts. Food trucks will also be on hand. Visit cheersforbeersmn.com to secure early-bird tickets for $30. Designated driver tickets are $15 and at-the-door pricing for regular tickets will be $35. This is a 21+ event sponsored by Top Valu…
Find out more »Pull invasive plants on Nicollet Island
Join Friends of the Mississippi River Sunday, May 18, 9-11 am, as they pull invasive plants such as garlic mustard and dame's rocket from the woodland. As time allows, volunteers may also tend the demonstration planter boxes that provide park users examples of native prairie plantings and give people ideas of what might provide good habitat in their own neighborhoods. All are welcome. No experience is needed, however, registration is required and capacity is limited. All tools, gloves and training…
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