The Forestry Unit of Parks and Recreation is responsible for over 124,000 public property trees throughout the city. As part of this responsibility, Forestry deals with boulevard and park tree planting, maintenance and removal, trimming, wood recycling, and education.

- Nature center covering 720 acres - Storytime for ages 2-5 which includes an hour of activities including a nature story, art or craft project, exploring the outdoors, and observing live animals - Summer day camps for children including games, crafts, and nature hikes - Environmental education programs for groups on variety of topics - Several miles of walking trails through various habitats - Environmental advocacy, consulting, and education - Snowshoes available for rental with adequate snow cover - Maple syrup and honey production - Apple Orchard: Apples for sale grown in orchard using minimal spray techniques - Internship opportunities

- Adult Programs: Coffee chat with Nat and biking programs - Birthday party rental for children ages 4-11 years old - Day camps offered for children ages 4-14 years old ranging from half day to four day camp programs. Camps are based on age group and themes. - Hiking trails - Snowshoes for rent - Special events for the community such as Lantern Light Hike and Migration Celebration

Access point for Coordinated Entry housing programs Individual life strategies: - Support education and case management for youth age 15 - 18 who are at risk of not graduating high school Independent Living Skills: - Provides youth ages 16 -21 years old information and case management during the transition from high school to college Big City Mountaineers: ? - Outdoor recreational trips for youth ages 13 - 18 years old - Program intent is to help gain self-esteem, self-sufficiency, and independent living skills through day trips in canoeing and other outdoor activities

- Nature center covering 720 acres - Storytime for ages 2-5 which includes an hour of activities including a nature story, art or craft project, exploring the outdoors, and observing live animals - Summer day camps for children including games, crafts, and nature hikes - Environmental education programs for groups on variety of topics - Several miles of walking trails through various habitats - Environmental advocacy, consulting, and education - Snowshoes available for rental with adequate snow cover - Maple syrup and honey production - Apple Orchard: Apples for sale grown in orchard using minimal spray techniques - Internship opportunities

- Public school, youth, adult, and senior programs - Youth summer day camps - School field sessions - Family programs

Nature and interpretive center - 11 miles of trails - 2 wheelchairs available - 2 tour vehicles available by appointment - Kayak and canoe rental - Snowshoe and cross country ski rental - Environmental programs and summer youth adventure classes

Offers curriculum-based camp experience in interactive environment.

The Houston Nature Center offers exhibits and programs focused on the natural environment. The center offers hands-on nature exhibits, special nature-themed children's program, and special programming during the summer on Saturday evenings. The Center also includes the eastern trail head for the Root River State Trail/Harmony-Preston Trail Systems. A band shell for summer music in the park, picnic facilities, primitive campsites with showers, birding trails, observations platforms for wetland birds, and a natural playground complete with a tree house and zip line, are also part of the Nature Centers lands.

- 462 acres of land with habitats including ponds, meadows, prairies, woodlands, and marshes - After school programs - Environmental education curriculum designed for preschoolers - sixth graders - Events and birthday party rental - Facilities including meeting rooms, laboratory, and library - Field trips - Hiking trails - Orchard, vegetable garden, model farm, maple syrup building, and nature trails - Public programs on environmental topics - Summer garden program open for families - Summer, fall, and spring day camps

Youth development activities: - Arts and crafts - Athletic programs - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Dance - Digital arts and technology programs - Education/computer learning center - Healthy snack program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Rec room tournaments - Social recreation program: group games/activities - Tutoring/homework helper - Vocational exploration

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Provides the following services: - Community education on environmental issues such as recycling, solid waste, and solid waste reduction - Disposal information for household items such as appliances, batteries, electronic waste, and more. - Hazardous waste information - Management of county campgrounds, fairgrounds, lakes, parks, and trails - Recycling collection

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Offers curriculum-based camp experience in interactive environment.

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge provides 240,00 acres of wetlands, forest, river, and prairie lands for the public to explore. There are opportunities for environmental education, hunting, fishing, canoe and bike trails, and wildlife viewing. The visitor center is available providing interactive exhibits and a movie about the seasonal sights and sounds on the refuge as well as public restroom.

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

PROGRAMS THROUGH MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Nature Center & Neighborhood Preserves programming includes trails and parks - Nature programs offered by community partners - Touch and See room open at the Nature Center - Sports programs offered through community partners - Community events at various locations in Maplewood throughout the year PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA - Aquatics including swimming lessons - Physical fitness classes and facilities - Sports programs for youth and adults - Child care and day camps - Banquet room rental - Birthday parties which include use of gym and swimming facilities - Senior programming - Theater rental/performances

Offers curriculum-based camp experience in interactive environment.

Offers curriculum-based camp experience in interactive environment.

Operates youth development training, providing STEM-centered education, job readiness, and life skills training at the intersection of urban agriculture, conservation, and food entrepreneurship for youth ages 14 - 21: Market Garden Program: operates five urban vegetable, herb and flower gardens hosted at various partner locations including government property, a nursing home, a restaurant, and churches. Interns help plant and maintain the gardens, operate a farmer's market stand and sell produce to local restaurants. During the fall and winter, they develop entrepreneurial skills by creating and selling garden-related products and operating a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Conservation Program: interns work on community-based restoration projects such as building rain gardens, renovating parks, removing invasive species, and maintain 278 acres of green spaces in four parks. Cook Fresh Program: interns develop skills in food preparation and preservation, nutrition literacy, and creative cooking through collaborations with Twin Cities chefs.

Youth development activities: - Arts and crafts - Athletic programs - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Dance - Digital arts and technology programs - Education/computer learning center - Healthy snack program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Rec room tournaments - Social recreation program: group games/activities - Tutoring/homework helper - Vocational exploration

Youth development activities: - Arts and crafts - Athletic programs - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Dance - Digital arts and technology programs - Education/computer learning center - Healthy snack program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Rec room tournaments - Social recreation program: group games/activities - Tutoring/homework helper - Vocational exploration