Nature News! Wild River State Park

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As always, we hope this month’s update finds you all well and enjoying the warmer, sunnier days we’ve been having. It seems that not only do such days bring us out to play, but the wildlife as well. The Amik’s Pond Trail is covered with animal tracks from deer and squirrels to foxes, coyotes, and wolves! The trumpeter swans were spotted this weekend up and down the river, the Visitor Center Barred Owl continues to perch near the bird feeders, the deer continue to bask on the hillside, and even a few raccoons were spotted running through the snow. Along with the everyday chickadees, goldfinches, and woodpeckers, Visitor Center guests are also enjoying spotting Pine Siskins and Common Redpolls. While the ski trails were temporarily out of order after the February melt, they are better than ever since we received roughly nine inches of snow last week. With all of that, there’s no better time to get out to enjoy your Wild River State Park!

 

Upcoming Activities

Longer days mean more time for fun in the sun outdoors!

 

March 12             Last Chance Snowshoeing for Beginners

March 19             Friends of WRSP Pancake Breakfast and Annual Meeting

March 20, 27          Maple Syruping Demonstration Days

April 3, 10, 17          Maple Syruping Demonstration Days

April 23               Landscape Photography Workshop with Gary Nelson

 

For more details visit us on the web www.mndnr.gov/wildriver or www.friendsofwildriver.org, find us on Facebook www.facebook.com!

 

Volunteer Opportunities

As the snow melts, there’s much to do to prepare for summer and beyond!

 

Maple Sap Collectors and evaporators (1 day per week March 20 – April 17)

Prairie Care Species Stewards – Training to be held in early summer.

 

Job Opportunities

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill many summer positions and internships throughout Minnesota!

https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/c084967198cfd65560895825a0ce73bb/Results

 

Wild River State Park Security Interns (2)

https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/c084967198cfd65560895825a0ce73bb/View