HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 04-08 Events - Maplewood offers free outdoor expo - indoors MAPLEWOOD REVIEW Events
Maplewood offers free
outdoor expo — indoors
For families who'd like to get more involved in out-
door activities — birdwatching to biking, first aid to
fishing — the Maplewood Community Center, 2100
White Bear Ave., will host an outdoor expo from 10
a.m.to 1 p.m. Saturday,April 18.
From where to go to what to take, attendees will
find all kinds of resources and expert guidance. The
first 50 guests get a free goodie bag.
Just a few of the highlights at the expo:
• Live Animals: Meet Spike, a real live porcupine!
Get a close-up view of a raptor and other creatures
that call Minnesota home.
• Maplewood Parks: Pick up a park map and rec-
reation brochure. Talk to Maplewood parks staff and
commissioners about parks, trails, picnic shelter rent-
als,programs,and the city's new Park Master Plan.
• First Aid: Maplewood paramedics will be on hand
to make sure your outdoor first aid skills are up to
snuff. Learn how to protect yourself, what symp-
toms to watch for, and what to do for sunburn, heat
exhaustion, dehydration, ticks, and more. Practice the
new hands-only CPR technique.
• Birding: Try out a pair of binoculars and test your
knowledge of Minnesota birds. Folks from the Audu-
bon Society will answer your questions and help you
identify local birds.
• Weather: Planning a picnic or an afternoon on
the lake? Be sure to check the weather forecast. Stop
by this station for a refresher on Minnesota weather,
including reading an online weather radar map and
reviewing what to do when severe storms or tornados
hit.
•Fishing:Fishing is an age-old tradition in this land
of 10,000 lakes. If you've never tried it, how about
this year? Stop by the DNR's MinnAqua booth to see
what's new or to learn how to get started.
• Geocaching: Geocaching can turn the most
adverse young hiker into an avid outdoor fan. After
a brief orientation,head out on the trail to find a hid-
den cache.
• Gardening: Gardening is a great way to enjoy the
outdoors. From fruits and vegetables to rain gardens
and native plants, skilled gardeners will spark your
botanic curiosity and answer your questions.
• Vendors: Talk to the experts. Local vendors,
health providers and nonprofits will wow you with
the newest gear and techniques. Check out the latest
in biking, learn the basic canoe paddle strokes, tie a
fly for fly fishing and more.
• Food: Stay for lunch! Food trucks are cooking up
delicious fare for purchase.
APR Q62015