Friends of Maplewood Nature Board members have begun a collaborative process with MAP for Nonprofits to build and develop our board, thus enhancing our capacity to fulfill our mission. We are excited to work with MAP representatives and look forward to providing you with updates as the process continues. New board members are always welcome! If you are interested in becoming a board member, send us an email or call the nature center at 651-249-2170 for more information.
The Friends group is in the process of updating our logo as well as developing and redesigning our brochure for a fresh new look. If you have any ideas or input you would like to share, send us an email through the link on this site. We would love to hear from you!
As the Friends of Maplewood Nature 2014 Calendar Photo Contest comes to a close, be sure to check back for information on contest results and opportunities to purchase the calendar later this summer!
The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11th at 5:00 p.m. at Maplewood Nature Center.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Board Meeting News
The Friends of Maplewood Nature Board members are pleased to welcome new board
member, Arturo Leyva. Arturo has previously shared his talents as a volunteer for the nature center and we are excited to have him join the board.
Friends of Maplewood Nature membership renewal letters were sent out to members in January of this year. If you renewed your membership - Thank You! If you have not yet done so but plan to and have misplaced your form, a link to information on membership is located here on this website. If you are not yet a member but are thinking about joining and would like more information, you can contact the nature center at 651-249-2170.
The Friends of Maplewood Nature Board is excited about our upcoming program, co-sponsored with Maplewood Nature Center and the Ramsey County Library - Maplewood branch: The Lives of Wolves, Coyote and Fox by author Stan Tekiela. The program is scheduled for March 14th at 7:00 p.m. The program is free but seating is limited so pre-registration is required - contact the nature center at 651-249-2170 to register.
Our photography contest deadline is fast approaching (April 15, 2013). Make sure you take this opportunity to get out to one of the preserves and shoot some beautiful winter photos to submit for consideration in the Friends of Maplewood Nature 2014 calendar. Information about the contest and calendar is listed here on our website.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th at 5:00 p.m. at the Maplewood Nature Center. We are currently looking for additional board members and would love to have you join us. Feel free to come to the next board meeting, or call the nature center at 651-249-2170 for more information.
Friends of Maplewood Nature membership renewal letters were sent out to members in January of this year. If you renewed your membership - Thank You! If you have not yet done so but plan to and have misplaced your form, a link to information on membership is located here on this website. If you are not yet a member but are thinking about joining and would like more information, you can contact the nature center at 651-249-2170.
The Friends of Maplewood Nature Board is excited about our upcoming program, co-sponsored with Maplewood Nature Center and the Ramsey County Library - Maplewood branch: The Lives of Wolves, Coyote and Fox by author Stan Tekiela. The program is scheduled for March 14th at 7:00 p.m. The program is free but seating is limited so pre-registration is required - contact the nature center at 651-249-2170 to register.
Our photography contest deadline is fast approaching (April 15, 2013). Make sure you take this opportunity to get out to one of the preserves and shoot some beautiful winter photos to submit for consideration in the Friends of Maplewood Nature 2014 calendar. Information about the contest and calendar is listed here on our website.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th at 5:00 p.m. at the Maplewood Nature Center. We are currently looking for additional board members and would love to have you join us. Feel free to come to the next board meeting, or call the nature center at 651-249-2170 for more information.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Friends 2013 Calendar just reduced!
Friends has produced another breathtaking calendar filled with images from
the Maplewood Nature Center and also the Maplewood Nature Preserves.
These calendars are now available for a reduced price of $7.00 each!
Please attach cash or check payable to Friends of Maplewood Nature.
Deliver or mail order form and remittance to:
Maplewood Nature Center
2659 East Seventh Street
Maplewood, MN 55119
(Due to the MN sales tax exemption rules, calendars are only mailed out once a month.)
If more information is desired please call (651) 249-2170
Maplewood Nature Center
2659 East Seventh Street
Maplewood, MN 55119
(Due to the MN sales tax exemption rules, calendars are only mailed out once a month.)
If more information is desired please call (651) 249-2170
To download an order form please click below:
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Fish Creek's Minnesotan Get Together
Fish Creek's Minnesotan Get Together
Friday, February 22, 2013
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Maplewood Community Center
Friday, February 22, 2013
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Maplewood Community Center
Friends of Maplewood Nature is proud to be a sponsor of this exciting event!
Join us for an evening of preservation, good food, and great times as we gather to preserve the Fish Creek Natural Area and celebrate all that is Minnesotan. Enjoy naturalist, outdoor author and Minnesota native, Chris Niskanen as he talks about his new book, “The Minnesota Book of Skills,” in which he outlines the true skills all Minnesotans should have! Fill up on a delicious pasta dinner, bid on some great items in the silent auction, and take part in a hands-on Minnesota challenges held throughout the night.
Join us for an evening of preservation, good food, and great times as we gather to preserve the Fish Creek Natural Area and celebrate all that is Minnesotan. Enjoy naturalist, outdoor author and Minnesota native, Chris Niskanen as he talks about his new book, “The Minnesota Book of Skills,” in which he outlines the true skills all Minnesotans should have! Fill up on a delicious pasta dinner, bid on some great items in the silent auction, and take part in a hands-on Minnesota challenges held throughout the night.
All event proceeds will benefit the preservation of Fish Creek Natural Area.
Purchase your ticket today by calling 651.249.2230.
Tickets: $35, registration required by February 15; $30 if purchased by January 25
Tickets: $35, registration required by February 15; $30 if purchased by January 25
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