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Outdoor Qigong

At Cleary Lake Regional Park, you can join guest teaching artist Scott Stafford for Outdoor Qigong, a guided practice focused on finding flow with nature through breath and movement. This class will offer techniques for quieting the mind and easing the bo...

Hiking Club

Enjoy the optimal fall hiking season and explore Scott County parks with an Outdoor Recreation School Instructor. Hike trails at Cleary Lake Regional Park, Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, and Spring Lake Regional Park. Make ne...

Fly Fishing Basics

Join the Cleary Lake Regional Park Outdoor Recreation School to discover the rhythms and techniques of fly fishing. Learn about equipment, casting, shooting the line, fly types, and presentation. Equipment and fishing license provided for class only. Cost...

Forest Bathing

Join ANFT-certified guide David Motzenbecker (Motz Studios) at Spring Lake Regional Park in the therapeutic guided practice of forest bathing. Forest bathing derives from the Japanese art of “Shinrin Yoku,” which translates to taking i...

Harvest Moon Hike

Visit Cleary Lake Regional Park and hike through a moonlit forest with a naturalist while listening for wildlife and learning about moon phases and the traditional importance of the moon across time and cultures. This program includes a gently-paced hike ...

Archery Club

Come to Cleary Lake Regional Park and join the Outdoor Recreation School on Thursdays (September 14 through October 5) -- and bring your family and friends along! -- to learn fundamental skills of archery and the elements of safety. Practice shooting at s...

Ride to the Fest!

MVTA offers express trips to the Renaissance Festival

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) will be providing round-trip transportation service to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival on weekends (Aug. 19 through Oct. 1), including Labor Day and Festival...