HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 04-01 Maplewood offers free outdoor expo - indoors MAPLEWOOD REVIEW Review
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Maplewood offers free out-
door expo — indoors
For families who'd like to get your questions and help you iden-
more involved in outdoor activi- tify local birds.
ties—birdwatching to biking, •Weather.Planning a picnic or
first aid to fishing—the Maple- an afternoon on the lake?Be sure
wood Community Center,2100 to check the weather forecast Stop
White Bear Ave.,will host an out- by this station for a refresher on
door expo from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. Minnesota weather,including read-
Saturday,April 18. ing an on-line weather radar map
From where to go to what to and reviewing what to do when
take,attendees will find all kinds severe storms or tornados hit
of resources and expert guid- •Fishing:Fishing is an age-old
ante.The first 50 guests get a free tradition in this land of 10,000
goodie bag. lakes. If you've never tried it,
Just a few of the highlights at how about this year?Stop by the
the expo: DNR's MinnAqua booth to see
•Live Animals:Meet Spike,a what's new or to learn how to get
real live porcupine!Get a close-up started.
view of a raptor and other crea- •Geocaching: Geocaching can
tures that call Minnesota home. turn the most adverse young hiker
•Maplewood Parks:Pick up a into an avid outdoor fan.After a
park map and recreation brochure. brief orientation,head out on the
Talk to Maplewood parks staff trail to find a hidden cache.
and commissioners about parks, •Gardening: Gardening is a
trails,picnic shelter rentals,pro- great way to enjoy the outdoors.
grams,and the City's new Park From fruits and vegetables to rain
Master Plan. gardens and native plants,skilled
•First Aid:Maplewood para- gardeners will spark your botanic
medics will be on hand to make curiosity and answer your ques-
sure your outdoor first aid skills tions.
are up to snuff.Learn how to pro- •Vendors:Talk to the experts.
tect yourself,what symptoms to Local vendors,health providers,
watch for,and what to do for sun- and non-profits will wow you with
burn,heat exhaustion,dehydra- the newest gear and techniques.
tion,ticks,and mom Practice the Check out the latest in biking,learn
new hands-only CPR technique. the basic canoe paddle strokes,tie a
•Birding:Try out a pair of bin- fly for fly fishing,and more.
oculars and test your knowledge • Food:Stay for lunch!Food
of Minnesota birds.Folks from trucks are cooking up delicious
the Audubon Society will answer fare for purchase.