Friends of Maplewood Nature

04/09/2026

Cty of Maplewood Spring 2026 Photo Conest:

Join us and celebrate our parks and open spaces. Maplewood is hosting a Nature Photo Contest! People of all ages are invited to submit photo(s) of our beautiful parks, preserves and open spaces throughout Maplewood. The top voted photo will receive a cool prize and a chance for your photo to be feat...

03/01/2026

We are happy to provide two $30 prizes for this contest, one for adults and one youth.

Spring Nature Photo Contest:

📷Snap a photo in any of our parks, preserves or open spaces until the end of April.
Submit it for a cool prize and a chance for your photo to be featured in Maplewood Living.

Two age categories:
17 and under, and 18+.

Each winner receives a prize (donated by the Friends of Maplewood Nature)

Submit your entry and find the full rules at maplewoodmn.gov/1156

02/25/2026

Great opportunity for children, grades K-5

4-H Winter is Wonderful! (Grades K-5)
Wintertime in Minnesota is wonderful! Join us for two upcoming half-day camps at the Maplewood Nature Center to explore the beauty of nature by engaging in outdoor play, crafts, science experiments, and snacks. Please dress in warm layers as we will be adventuring outside no matter the weather! Registration cost is $10 per participant. Register in 4-H Online.Friday, March 6th
9:00 AM – Noon
Grades K-5
$10/per student
Registration Information
Step 1: Enroll in 4-H online (v2.4honline.com). The 4-H Enrollment Guide may be helpful. Allow 1-2 days for your enrollment to be approved. Then, you will be able to go back in and register for the Event. Step 2: Register for “4-H Winter is Wonderful” in the Events section of 4-H Online. Need Help? Contact Kurtis Hewes ([email protected]) or 612-624-7626)

02/17/2026

The Gnome Challenge is underway, and people are enjoying the adventure on the trail! You can find your pics posted here: https://friendsofmaplewoodnature.com/gnome-challenge-photos/

02/12/2026

❄️ Open to youth in grades K-4th, plan to attend WINTER IS WONDERFUL 4-H Day Camp! Register today in 4-H Online. ❄️

02/11/2026

The Gnome Challenge is back. Walk the nature center trails and enter your Gnome photos for a chance to win Dairy Queen gift certificates and a gift certificate for Snake Discovery for up to 5 people!

02/11/2026