Morels & Memories Mushroom Hunt & Alzheimer’s Fundraiser – Watertown, MN

Morels & Memories Mushroom Hunt & Alzheimer’s Fundraiser – Watertown, MN

Morels & Memories Mushroom Hunt & Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

Join the Morel Madness!

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure into the heart of Minnesota’s Big Woods to hunt for the elusive Morel mushroom! Guided by expert foragers and culinary legends, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, learn new skills, and support a worthy cause.

Highlights

Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned professionals like Jaime Rockney (Chick of the Woods), Maria Wesserle (Four Season Foraging), Alison Cromie (Lesbian Forager),

Olena Johnson (Olena the Mushroom Lady), and Matt Mosher (Matt’s Mushrooms and More).

Celebrity Chef: Taste a delicious Morel dish prepared by renowned Forager Chef, Alan Bergo.

Prizes and Fun: Compete in the hunt for prizes, enjoy live music, savor comfort food, play games, and bid on exciting items in our silent auction.  Raise the most funds prior to the event and win a prize!

Give Back: Support Alzheimer’s research by participating in this heartwarming fundraiser.

What to Expect

Explore private property just 45 minutes from the Twin Cities.

Discover tips and tricks for finding, identifying, cleaning, and cooking Morels.

Keep what you find!

Enjoy a memorable day surrounded by nature and like-minded enthusiasts.

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Event

 Morels & Memories Mushroom Hunt & Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

Saturday, May 17th, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Register

General Admission: $50/adult, kids 12 and under are a donation of choice.

Philanthropist Package: $80/person, includes exclusive swag.

Pick your Forager: $100/person

Don’t miss out on this incredible experience! Register now and be part of the Morel Madness.

The participant who raises the most funds prior to the event wins our gratitude AND a pound of dried morels!

Location

Recuperacres

98880 Swede Lake Road

Watertown, MN

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Art-A-Whirl 2025 – Northeast Minneapolis, MN

Art-A-Whirl 2025 – Northeast Minneapolis, MN

Art-A-Whirl 2025

2025 is the 30th Year of Art-A-Whirl

The largest open studio tour in the country, Art-A-Whirl happens annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis the third weekend of May. Over 1,600 NEMAA member artists, galleries, and businesses participate across all of Northeast Minneapolis at 100+ locations. Art-A-Whirl is a fantastic way to connect with artists in their own spaces, enjoy demonstrations and interactive activities, listen to live music, and enjoy local restaurants and breweries. Art-A-Whirl is free and open to the public.

Event

Art-A-Whirl® 2025

Friday, May 16th, 5:00–10:00pm

Saturday, May 17th, 12:00–8:00pm

Sunday, May 18th, 12:00–5:00pm

Map

Location

Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association

1101 NE Central Avenue
Northeast Minneapolis, MN
    
DNMI: The Minnesota Zoo Farm Babies – Apple Valley, MN

DNMI: The Minnesota Zoo Farm Babies – Apple Valley, MN

Farm Babies

Are you ready to welcome the little ones? Then be here for Farm Babies, a beloved springtime tradition at the Minnesota Zoo!

Farm Babies arriving is the beloved springtime tradition that welcomes lambs, kids, calves, chicks and piglets – and your whole family to the Zoo!  Special weekend activities on Saturdays and Sundays, including farm demos, live music, and photo ops all included with regular zoo admission.

What to Expect at Farm Babies

Every day, you can meet babies and their hardworking moms. Saturdays and Sundays, you can also kick up your heels with live music, activities and learning from the Farmkeepers about the agriculture and animals. The Wells Fargo Family Farm is a small demonstration farm featuring heritage and rare breeds – come meet them and learn what makes them so special:

Goat and Sheep Barn
– Pygmy goats
– Nigerian Dwarf goats
– Shetland sheep
Horse Barn and pasture
– Clydesdale horses Frank and Ritchie
Cow Barn and pasture
– Dutch Belted cows, a heritage breed
Pig Barn
– Kunekune pigs, a heritage breed from New Zealand
Chicken Barn
– Buckeye chickens, a heritage breed
Farm House – Lower Level
– Buckeye chicks – learn about the 3-week process of incubating an egg from when it’s laid to a hatched chick

Weekend Activities

Enjoy special activities every Saturday and Sunday during the Farm Babies season.

• Farm Animal Demonstrations
– Goat & Sheep Demo | 11:30 a.m.
– Pig and Chicken Feeding | 2:30 p.m.
• Photo ops with the Clydesdale horses | 10 – 11 a.m.; 1 – 2 p.m.
• Live Music
• Special Presentations, Activity Stations, Lawn Games, Story Time
For an additional fee:
• Goat feeding
• Facepainting

Music Schedule

Saturday, May 10th & Sunday, May 11th
School of Rock House Band (Saturday, 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm)
School of Rock Youth Road Crew (Sunday, 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm)
Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th
Silk & Sandpaper (Saturday, 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm)
Argyle Street Trio (Sunday, 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm)

Event

Farm Babies

On view now thru Sunday, May 18th

Rise and shine and head over to the Minnesota Zoo for the annual tradition of Farm Babies.

 

Tickets

Location

Minnesota Zoo

1300 Zoo Blvd

Apple Valley, MN

 
By the Numbers: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Tulip Gardens – Chaska, MN

By the Numbers: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Tulip Gardens – Chaska, MN

Photograph by Caitlin Abrams

This spring, visitors in droves will make a pilgrimage to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum looking for the sorely needed color explosion that only MLA’s sprawling tulip displays can provide.

Location

 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

3675 Arboretum Drive

Chaska, MN

May Star Party – St. Paul, MN

May Star Party – St. Paul, MN

Duluth Junk Hunt – Duluth, MN

Duluth Junk Hunt – Duluth, MN

The best junk you’ll find anywhere! Mark your calendars and don’t miss it. And yes, finding junk like this junk is worth a trip to Duluth!

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