Courses Available
Upcoming Big Woods, Big Rivers
| Course Title | Course Dates | Course Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWBR - Saint Johns Outdoor University, Collegeville | 2027-02-01 to 2027-02-05 | 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. | Saint Johns Outdoor University, Collegeville | open |
Upcoming Northwoods, Great Lakes
No courses are currently listed.
Upcoming Prairies and Potholes
No courses are currently listed.
Upcoming Instructor Training
No courses are currently listed.
Upcoming Advanced Training
Annual Conference
No courses are currently listed.
Regular Courses
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| Course Title | Course Dates | Course Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADV - NE - Wild Rice Field Day, McGregor | 2026-09-11 to 2026-09-11 | 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. | NE - Wild Rice Field Day, McGregor | closed |
| ADV - NE - Mushroom Field Day, Cloquet | 2026-09-12 to 2026-09-12 | 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. | Cloquet Forestry Center | closed |
| ADV - NW - Community Climate Leaders, Pine River | 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-30 | 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. | NW - Community Climate Leaders, Pine River | open |
| ADV - NE - Astronomy Retreat, Smores & Stars, Palisade | 2026-09-18 to 2026-09-20 | 3:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. | NE - Astronomy Retreat, Smores & Stars, Palisade | open |
| ADV - NE - Community Climate Leaders, Grand Marais | 2026-09-28 to 2026-11-04 | 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. | NE - Community Climate Leaders, Grand Marais | open |
| ADV - Lichen Love - Scientific Fungal Retreat Hubachek Wilderness Research Center, Ely | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-04 | 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. | Lichen Love - Scientific Fungal Retreat Hubachek Wilderness Research Center, Ely | closed |
| ADV - MPS - Coming to our Senses: Creating Mindful Connections to Nature, Minnetrista | 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-09 | 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. | MPS - Coming to our Senses: Creating Mindful Connections to Nature, Minnetrista | open |
| ADV - MPS - Intro to Animal Tracking at Bdote, St Paul | 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-10 | 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. | MPS - Intro to Animal Tracking at Bdote, St Paul | open |
| ADV - CE- 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
| Course Title | Course Dates | Course Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOL - NPLD - Lost Valley SNA - Hastings | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | NPLD - Lost Valley SNA - Hastings | closed |
| VOL - NPLD Indian Heights Rochester | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD Indian Heights Rochester | open |
| VOL - NPLD Quarry Hill Nature Center, Rochester | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. | NPLD Quarry Hill Nature Center, Rochester | open |
| VOL - NPLD Fort Snelling State Park, Saint Paul | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | NPLD Fort Snelling State Park, Saint Paul | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Wild & Free Wildlife rehab program, Garrison | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. | NPLD - Wild & Free Wildlife rehab program, Garrison | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Red River Natural History Area, Crookston | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - Red River Natural History Area, Crookston | open |
| VOL - NPLD - USFWS Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - USFWS Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington | closed |
| VOL - NPLD - USFWS Edwards WPA, Morris | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. | NPLD - USFWS Edwards WPA, Morris | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center, Lake Elmo | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center, Lake Elmo | closed |
| VOL - NPLD - Rochester Parks & Rec, Rochester | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - Rochester Parks & Rec, Rochester | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Riverfront Park, Fridley | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - Riverfront Park, Fridley | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Ney Nature Center, Henderson | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - Ney Nature Center, Henderson | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Minneopa State Park, Mankato | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - Minneopa State Park, Mankato | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Memorial Park, Granite Falls | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. | NPLD - Memorial Park, Granite Falls | open |
| VOL - NPLD Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Dakota County Parks, Farmington | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. | NPLD Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Dakota County Parks, Farmington | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Fargo Parks North Softball complex- Fargo, ND | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - Fargo Parks North Softball complex- Fargo, ND | open |
| ADV - NPLD - Eastman Nature Center, Osseo | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - Eastman Nature Center, Osseo | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Hazelnut Park- Great River Greening, Arden Hills | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-22 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - Hazelnut Park- Great River Greening, Arden Hills | open |
| VOL - NPLD - USACE Cross Lake Recreation Area (NLC), Crosslake | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - USACE Cross Lake Recreation Area (NLC), Crosslake | open |
| VOL - NPLD - William Berry Woods, Mpls | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - William Berry Woods, Mpls | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Northland Arboretum, Brainerd | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - Northland Arboretum, Brainerd | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Oxbow Park-Zollman Zoo, Byron | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. | NPLD - Oxbow Park-Zollman Zoo, Byron | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Pipestone National Monument, Pipestone | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - Pipestone National Monument, Pipestone | open |
| VOL - NPLD - River Bend Nature Center | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. | NPLD - River Bend Nature Center | open |
| VOL - NPLD - The Preserve Association (Afternoon), Eden Prairie | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD - The Preserve Association (Afternoon), Eden Prairie | open |
| VOL - NPLD - Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, Fergus Falls | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | NPLD USFWS Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, Fergus Falls | open |
| VOL - NPLD - USFWS Sherburne NWR, Zimmerman | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. | NPLD - USFWS Sherburne NWR, Zimmerman | open |
Other Volunteer Opportunities
| Course Title | Course Dates | Course Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOL - Be a Monarch Educator at the 2026 Minneapolis Monarch Festival! | 2026-09-12 to 2026-09-12 | 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. | Be a Monarch Educator at the 2026 Minneapolis Monarch Festival! | open |
| VOL - Be a Monarch Educator at the 2026 Minneapolis Monarch Festival! | 2026-09-12 to 2026-09-12 | 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. | Be a Monarch Educator at the 2026 Minneapolis Monarch Festival! | open |
| VOL - Be a Monarch Educator at the 2026 Minneapolis Monarch Festival! | 2026-09-12 to 2026-09-12 | 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. | Be a Monarch Educator at the 2026 Minneapolis Monarch Festival! | open |
| VOL - Volunteer Stewardship Project: Seed Collection | 2026-09-13 to 2026-09-13 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | Volunteer Stewardship Project: Seed Collection | open |
| VOL - Owatonna Tree Planting at Lake Chase Dog Park | 2026-09-15 to 2026-09-15 | 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. | Owatonna Tree Planting at Lake Chase Dog Park | open |
| VOL - Dual Stewardship Project: Seed Collection and Buckthorn Removal-Spring Creek Prairie- Red Wing | 2026-09-15 to 2026-09-15 | 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. | Dual Stewardship Project: Seed Collection and Buckthorn Removal-Spring Creek Prairie- Red Wing | open |
| VOL - Bat Night at Minnesota Point | 2026-09-16 to 2026-09-16 | 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. | Bat Night at Minnesota Point | open |
| VOL - Volunteer Tree Planting in Superior National Forest | 2026-09-19 to 2026-09-19 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Volunteer Tree Planting in Superior National Forest | open |
| VOL - Avon Hills Forest SNA Invasive BioBlitz- Albany | 2026-09-20 to 2026-09-20 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Avon Hills Forest SNA Invasive BioBlitz- Albany | open |
| VOL - Habitat Stewards - Garlough Environmental Magnet School Forest | 2026-09-20 to 2026-09-20 | 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. | Habitat Stewards - Garlough Environmental Magnet School Forest | open |
| VOL - Tree Planting at Willow Creek Park | Waite Park | 2026-09-22 to 2026-09-22 | 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. | Tree Planting at Willow Creek Park | Waite Park | open |
| VOL - Waite Park Tree Planting | 2026-09-22 to 2026-09-22 | 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. | Waite Park Tree Planting | open |
| VOL - September Stewardship Event- Lost Valley Prairie SNA- Hastings | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-26 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | September Stewardship Event- Lost Valley Prairie SNA- Hastings | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration-MPLS | 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 - Volunteer Stewardship Project: Seed Collection-Oronoco Prairie SNA- Oronoco | 2026-09-27 to 2026-09-27 | 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. | Volunteer Stewardship Project: Seed Collection-Oronoco Prairie SNA- Oronoco | open |
| VOL - Bemidji Tree Planting along Conifer Avenue | 2026-09-30 to 2026-09-30 | 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. | Bemidji Tree Planting along Conifer Avenue | open |
| VOL - Volunteer Stewardship Project: Buckthorn Removal | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-01 | 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. | Volunteer Stewardship Project: Buckthorn Removal | open |
| VOL - Fargo and Moorhead Drain Cleanups | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-01 | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. | Fargo and Moorhead Drain Cleanups | open |
| VOL - Red River Bank Cleanups | 2026-10-01 to 2025-10-01 | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. | Red River Bank Cleanups | open |
| VOL - Native Seed Harvesting at Frontenac State Park | 2026-10-03 to 2026-10-03 | 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. | Native Seed Harvesting at Frontenac State Park | open |
| VOL - Forest and Pollinator Habitat Restoration Planting | 2026-10-03 to 2026-10-03 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Forest and Pollinator Habitat Restoration Planting | open |
| VOL - Mankato Tree Planting at Jaycee Park | 2026-10-07 to 2026-10-07 | 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. | Mankato Tree Planting at Jaycee Park | open |
| VOL - Volunteer Stewardship Project: Buckthorn Removal | 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-09 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | Volunteer Stewardship Project: Buckthorn Removal | open |
| VOL - River Bluff Restoration at Arcola Mills | Stillwater | 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-10 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | River Bluff Restoration at Arcola Mills | Stillwater | open |
| VOL - Volunteer Stewardship Project: Buckthorn and Honeysuckle Removal | 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-17 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | Volunteer Stewardship Project: Buckthorn and Honeysuckle Removal | open |
| VOL - Volunteer Stewardship Project: Buckthorn Removal | 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-17 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | Volunteer Stewardship Project: Buckthorn Removal | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration-MPLS | 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 - Wargo Restoration Day | 2026-10-24 to 2026-10-24 | 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. | Wargo Restoration Day | open |
| VOL - October Stewardship Event | 2026-10-24 to 2026-10-24 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | October Stewardship Event | open |
| VOL - Mississippi River Father Hennepin Bluff Park Restoration-MPLS | 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- MPLS | 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 - November Stewardship Event | 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-21 | 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | November Stewardship Event | open |
| VOL - ONGOING DNR Adopt-A-WMA - ONGOING- Statewide | 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-Statewide | 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 Outreach Ambassador- Fargo/Moorhead | 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 |
| VOL - ONGOING - River Keepers Monthly Volunteer Series-Fargo/Moorhead | 2027-03-01 to 2028-12-31 | 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. | ONGOING - River Keepers Monthly Volunteer Series | open |