Governor Walz proclaimed June as the “Great Outdoors Month.”
The governor’s proclamation cites the health and wellness benefits of spending time outdoors as one of the many reasons to encourage Minnesotans to get outside.
“Connecting Minnesotans to the outdoors is both a personal and professional passion of mine,” said Ann Pierce, director of the Parks and Trails Division.
“Great Outdoors Month allows us to celebrate the collective partnership between state government, tribal nations, businesses, schools, nonprofits and volunteers in sustaining Minnesota’s amazing outdoor recreation system and helping to cultivate tomorrow’s stewards.”
The Minnesota DNR holds a variety of activities in the state park system for both children and adults.
A list of local events, with links to register, is available below.
Great Outdoors Month has been celebrated across the country since 2008.
Tree I.D. Walk
Itasca State Park
June 13, 2022
2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Circle Time Under the Pines: P is for the Pond
Itasca State Park
June 14, 2022
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Story Tree: Woodpecker Forest
Lake Bemidji State Park
June 16, 2022
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Orchids and More Walk
Itasca State Park
June 16, 2022
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bog Discovery: Ask a Naturalist
Lake Bemidji State Park
June 17, 2022
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Eagle Hike
Lake Bemidji State Park
June 17, 2022
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Family Fishing Fun
Itasca State Park
June 17, 2022
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Science in Nature: Ticks and Mosquitoes of Minnesota: Don’t Let Them Bug You!
Itasca State Park
June 17, 2022
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Fantastic Frogs
Lake Bemidji State Park
June 18, 2022
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Bog Discovery: Bog Trivia
Lake Bemidji State Park
June 18, 2022
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Old Timer’s Cabin and the Civilian Conservation Corp
Itasca State Park
June 18, 2022
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Songs, Stories, and S’mores, Campfire
Itasca State Park
June 18, 2022
7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Kids- Totally Turtles
Itasca State Park
June 19, 2022
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pack-a-Snack Story Hike
Itasca State Park
June 20, 2022
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Circle Time Under the Pines: T is for Turtles
Itasca State Park
June 21, 2022
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Summer Solstice Evening Hike
Lake Bemidji State Park
June 21, 2022
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Take Me Fishing Tuesday
Itasca State Park
June 21, 2022
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Itasca’s Butterflies, Walk
Itasca State Park
June 22, 2022
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Outdoor Kids- Nets, Buckets, Bugs, and More!
Itasca State Park
June 23, 2022
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Story Tree: Tree
Lake Bemidji State Park
June 23, 2022
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Kid’s Fishing Friday
Lake Bemidji State Park
June 24, 2022
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Eagle Hike
Lake Bemidji State Park
June 24, 2022
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Bog Discovery: Ask a Naturalist
Big Bog State Recreation Area
June 25, 2022
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Bog Discovery: Bog Trivia
Big Bog State Recreation Area
June 25, 2022
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Outdoor Kids- Frogs and Toads
Itasca State Park
June 26, 2022
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Outdoor Kids- Fish Painting
Itasca State Park
June 30, 2022
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Story Tree: Bee
Lake Bemidji State Park
June 30, 2022
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
