Courses Available
Upcoming Big Woods, Big Rivers
| Course Title | Course Dates | Course Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWBR - Online Summer 2026 AM Section | 2026-05-27 to 2026-08-05 | 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. | BWBR - Online Summer 2026 AM Section | open |
| BWBR - Online Summer 2026 PM Section | 2026-05-27 to 2026-08-05 | 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. | BWBR - Online Summer 2026 PM Section | closed |
| BWBR - Big Woods Big Rivers at the Bell Museum, St Paul | 2026-06-10 to 2026-09-02 | 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. | Big Woods Big Rivers at the Bell Museum, St Paul | closed |
| BWBR - Explore the Big Woods, Big Rivers in the heart of the biome! Maple Lake, MN | 2026-08-17 to 2026-08-22 | 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. | Explore the Big Woods, Big Rivers in the heart of the biome! Maple Lake, MN | open |
| BWBR - Eastman Nature Center, Maple Grove | 2026-08-18 to 2026-10-27 | 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. | Eastman Nature Center, Maple Grove | open |
Upcoming Northwoods, Great Lakes
| Course Title | Course Dates | Course Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWGL - North House Folk School, Grand Marais | 2026-05-27 to 2026-05-31 | 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. | North House Folk School, Grand Marais | closed |
| NWGL - North Shore Exploration at Wolf Ridge, Finland MN | 2026-08-17 to 2026-08-21 | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. | North Shore Exploration at Wolf Ridge, Finland MN | closed |
| NWGL - North Woods, Great Lakes in the Sax-Zim Bog, Meadowlands, MN | 2026-08-17 to 2026-08-21 | 9:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. | North Woods, Great Lakes in the Sax-Zim Bog, Meadowlands, MN | open |
Upcoming Prairies and Potholes
| Course Title | Course Dates | Course Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP - Lac qui Parle Area, Watson | 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. | Lac qui Parle Area, Watson | open |
| PP - PP on the Western Plains, Glyndon, MN | 2026-07-27 to 2026-07-31 | 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. | PP on the Western Plains, Glyndon, MN | open |
| PP - Prairies and Potholes - Saint Johns Outdoor University, Collegeville | 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07 | 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. | Prairies and Potholes - Saint Johns Outdoor University, Collegeville | closed |
| PP - Prairie & Potholes at Ney Nature Center, Henderson | 2026-08-04 to 2026-10-13 | 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. | Prairie & Potholes at Ney Nature Center, Henderson | open |
| PP - Prairies and Potholes of West Central Minnesota, Spicer, MN | 2026-08-17 to 2026-08-21 | 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. | Prairies and Potholes of West Central Minnesota, Spicer, MN | open |
Upcoming Instructor Training
No courses are currently listed.
Upcoming Advanced Training
Annual Conference
| Course Title | Course Dates | Course Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADV - Gathering Partners Conference - 2026, St. Peter | 2026-05-15 to 2026-05-17 | 12:30 P.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Gathering Partners Conference - 2026, St. Peter | closed |
Regular Courses
Pro tip: to sort by region (e.g. SE, NW), click on the `Location` or `Course Title` headers.
| Course Title | Course Dates | Course Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADV - MPS - Mississippi Muse: River Geology and Wild Clay | 2026-05-19 to 2026-05-19 | 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. | MPS - Mississippi Muse: River Geology and Wild Clay | open |
| ADV - NW - Loon-Friendly Shorelines Pontoon Workshop, Crosslake | 2026-05-21 to 2026-05-21 | 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. | NW - Loon-Friendly Shorelines Pontoon Workshop, Crosslake | open |
| ADV - NW - Loon-Friendly Forests Pontoon Workshop, Crosslake | 2026-05-22 to 2026-05-22 | 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. | NW - Loon-Friendly Forests Pontoon Workshop, Crosslake | open |
| ADV - NW - Loon Watcher Training on Cross Lake, Crosslake | 2026-05-27 to 2026-05-27 | 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. | NW - Loon Watcher Training on Cross Lake, Crosslake | open |
| ADV - NW - Loon-Friendly Waters Pontoon Workshop, Crosslake | 2026-05-28 to 2026-05-28 | 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. | NW - Loon-Friendly Waters Pontoon Workshop, Crosslake | open |
| ADV - NW - Loons & Watersheds Pontoon Workshops, Crosslake | 2026-05-29 to 2026-05-29 | 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. | NW - Loons & Watersheds Pontoon Workshops, Crosslake | open |
| ADV - MPS - Book Group - How to Read Water, Wayzata | 2026-05-31 to 2026-05-31 | 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. | MPS - Book Group - How to Read Water, Wayzata | open |
| ADV - MPS - Carex(Sedge) of Minnesota Identification Workshop | 2026-06-10 to 2026-06-12 | 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. | MPS - Carex(Sedge) of Minnesota Identification Workshop | open |
| ADV - SW - Explore the Prairie, Watson, MN | 2026-06-12 to 2026-06-12 | 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. | SW - Explore the Prairie | open |
| ADV - NE- Aquatic Ecology and Biodiversity, Sax-Zim Bog | 2026-06-21 to 2026-06-21 | 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. | NE- Aquatic Ecology and Biodiversity, Sax-Zim Bog | open |
| ADV - NE - Naturalist Retreat at Wolf Ridge, Finland | 2026-06-26 to 2026-06-28 | 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. | NE - Naturalist Retreat at Wolf Ridge, Finland | open |
| ADV - NE- Bog Specialist Bugs, Sax-Zim Bog | 2026-08-08 to 2026-08-08 | 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. | NE- Bog Specialist Bugs, Sax-Zim Bog | open |
| ADV - NE - Nighttime Neighbors: Minnesota's Bats, Sax-Zim Bog | 2026-09-05 to 2026-09-05 | 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. | NE - Nighttime Neighbors: Minnesota's Bats, Sax-Zim Bog | open |
| ADV - Exploring the Wonder and Controversy of Wolves | 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-07 | 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. | Exploring the Wonder and Controversy of Wolves | open |
Online Courses/Webinars
No courses are currently listed.
Upcoming AIS Detector Volunteer Opportunities
No courses are currently listed.
Upcoming Sponsored Volunteer Opportunities
City Nature Challenge
No courses are currently listed.
National Public Lands Day
No courses are currently listed.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
| Course Title | Course Dates | Course Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOL - Volunteer Stewardship Project: Garlic Mustard Pull | 2026-05-19 to 2026-05-19 | 4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. | Volunteer Stewardship Project: Garlic Mustard Pull | open |
| VOL - May Stewardship Event | 2026-05-23 to 2026-05-23 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | May Stewardship Event | open |
| VOL - Nokomis Naturescapes Garden Maintenance | 2026-05-23 to 2026-05-23 | 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Nokomis Naturescapes Garden Maintenance | open |
| VOL - Wargo Restoration Day | 2026-05-28 to 2026-05-28 | 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Wargo Restoration Day | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | 2026-05-30 to 2026-05-30 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | open |
| VOL - Volunteer Stewardship Project: Sumac Removal | 2026-06-10 to 2026-06-10 | 4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. | Volunteer Stewardship Project: Sumac Removal | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | 2026-06-11 to 2026-06-11 | 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. | Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | open |
| VOL - Wargo Restoration Day | 2026-06-13 to 2026-06-13 | 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Wargo Restoration Day | open |
| VOL - Community Pollinator Monitoring | Multiple Locations | 2026-06-15 to 2026-09-30 | 12:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. | Community Pollinator Monitoring | Multiple Locations | open |
| VOL - Lil Anglers Fishing Clinic & Derby | 2026-06-17 to 2026-06-17 | 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. | Lil Anglers Fishing Clinic & Derby | open |
| VOL - Lost Valley Prairie June Stewardship Event | 2026-06-20 to 2026-06-20 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | Lost Valley Prairie June Stewardship Event | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | 2026-06-25 to 2026-06-25 | 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. | Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | open |
| VOL - Volunteer at Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge | Ortonville | 2026-06-27 to 2026-06-27 | 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. | Volunteer at Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge | Ortonville | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | 2026-07-09 to 2026-07-09 | 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. | Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | open |
| VOL - Capture and Release Bumblebee Monitoring with UMN Bee Lab | Lakeville | 2026-07-10 to 2026-08-07 | 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. | Capture and Release Bumblebee Monitoring with UMN Bee Lab | Lakeville | open |
| VOL - Townsend Woods SNA: Volunteer Stewardship Project: Erect Hedge Parsley Pull | 2026-07-11 to 2026-07-11 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | Townsend Woods SNA: Volunteer Stewardship Project: Erect Hedge Parsley Pull | open |
| VOL - Wargo Restoration Day | 2026-07-18 to 2026-07-18 | 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Wargo Restoration Day | open |
| VOL - Lost Valley Prairie July Stewardship Event | 2026-07-25 to 2026-07-25 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | Lost Valley Prairie July Stewardship Event | open |
| VOL - Red River of the North On-the-Water Cleanup | 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-10 | 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. | Red River of the North On-the-Water Cleanup | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | 2026-08-13 to 2026-08-13 | 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. | Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | open |
| VOL - Twin Lakes SNA Invasive BioBlitz, Stacy MN | 2026-08-16 to 2026-08-16 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Twin Lakes SNA Invasive BioBlitz, Stacy MN | open |
| VOL - August Stewardship Event | 2026-08-22 to 2026-08-22 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | August Stewardship Event | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | 2026-08-29 to 2026-08-29 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | 2026-09-05 to 2026-09-05 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-17 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | 2026-10-24 to 2026-10-24 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-07 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration | open |
| VOL - ONGOING DNR Adopt-A-WMA - ONGOING | 2027-01-01 to 2027-12-31 | 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. | DNR Adopt-A-WMA | open |
| VOL - ON GOING - Lichen Map Project | 2027-02-19 to 2028-02-19 | 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. | ON GOING - Lichen Map Project | open |
| VOL - ONGOING - River Keepers Monthly Volunteer Series | 2027-03-01 to 2028-12-31 | 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. | ONGOING - River Keepers Monthly Volunteer Series | open |
| VOL - ONGOING River Keepers Outreach Ambassador | 2027-03-01 to 2027-10-01 | 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. | River Keepers Outreach Ambassador, 1120 28th Ave N, Suite B, Fargo, ND | open |