Join Friends of Chester Woods for the annual spring clean up day. Meet at the park office for coffee and doughnuts before heading out to the park to help get things ready for the busy spring and summer season!
Located just south of Rochester near Simpson, Root River has a nice 2-mile loop walking trail and a good diverse habitat for a wide variety of birds. We'll look for early blooming wildflowers, newly arriving migrants like Golden-crowned Kinglets and Yellow-rumped Warblers, and other signs of spring. Dress for the...
Free hiking event celebrating spring ephemerals (those early flowers and plants) in SE MN! Attend a free, naturalist-guided hike of the Lost Creek Trail west of Chatfield, MN for Sunday, April 27 from 1-3 pm. Learn about spring ephemerals from a naturalist, take pictures, and hike about 3 miles of...
The EarthFest Expo is the cornerstone of our organization's efforts, held annually in the Spring. This one-day event gathers local and regional environmental organizations, businesses, and community members in one place, attracting over 500 attendees each year. It serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing sustainable innovations, sharing knowledge, and...
Are you considering a heat pump to efficiently heat and cool your home with clean electricity? Join us for the second workshop in the City of Rochester’s Electrify Everything MN series, presented in partnership with the Destination Medical Center. This interactive session will walk you through the key steps to...
This year’s event takes place at the peak of spring migration so we should see a wide variety of birds. Meet in the boat landing parking lot. If you didn't go to the earlier walks, we recommend you be at Chester Woods by 7:45 am in case we arrive early....
Thinking about upgrading to electric appliances? Not sure what size water heater you need or how to switch from gas to induction? Join us for the final workshop in the City of Rochester’s Electrify Everything MN series, presented in partnership with the Destination Medical Center. This session will cover key...
