Wright County Parks & Recreation Programs and Activities
Spring/Summer Programs
Join us as the weather warms up for some fun in the outdoors. We are excited for our spring/summer programs as we have something for just about everyone. As always, you are encouraged to "Explore the Opportunities" as much as you possibly can with Wright County Parks & Recreation. Registration is required for all programs.
Fungus Among Us
Can you tell a lichen from a fungus? Have you ever wanted to learn how to distinguish the different types of mushrooms? If either of these interests you, then join us for The Fungus Among Us - Spring Edition. This introductory class, led by Park Commissioner Martyn Dibben, will teach about character identification and the biology & ecology of lichens and fungi in central Minnesota.
- Saturday, May 14, 2022
- All ages
- 9 - 11:30 a.m.
- $5 per person
Hiking Wright - Spring Flowers
- Saturday, May 21, 2022
- All ages
- 10 - 11 a.m.
- $5 per person
Paddle On!
Paddle On! @ The campgrounds! A two-hour guided tour of each lake! Learn about animals, plant life, and the great history of these lakes. For ages eight and older, 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. All experience levels are welcomed!
- Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park - June 4, 2022
- Collinwood Regional Park - July 2, 2022
- Schroeder County Park - August 20, 2022
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Ages 8 & up
- $15 per person
Little Naturalist - Tadpoles
For the little naturalist in your home! Start the morning at the Robert Ney Nature Center for Storytime, followed by nature play and crafts! This session will be themed after tadpoles! This program is for kids 1-5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.- Wednesday, June 15, 2022
- 10 - 11 a.m.
- Ages 1 - 5
- $5 per person
- Robert Ney Regional Park
Little Naturalist - Chipmunks
For the little naturalist in your home! Start the morning at the Robert Ney Nature Center for Storytime, followed by nature play and crafts! This session will be themed after the small but mighty woodland creature, the Chipmunk! This program is for kids 1-5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.
- Wednesday, July 6, 2022
- Ages 1 - 5
- 10 - 11 a.m.
- $5 per person
- Robert Ney Regional Park
Little Naturalist - Caterpillars
For the little naturalist in your home! Start the morning at the Robert Ney Nature Center for Storytime, followed by nature play and crafts! This session will be themed after the hungry, hungry caterpillar! This program is for kids 1-5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult. Park
- Wednesday, August 17, 2021
- Ages 1 - 5
- 10 - 11 a.m.
- $5 per person
- Robert Ney Regional Park
Fly Tying with MN Trout
Minnesota Trout Unlimited is excited to partner with Wright County Parks and Recreation to provide a fly tying program this summer. Join us at Robert Ney Nature Center for a few hours of fun, learning, and meeting other anglers. This program will teach the basics of fly tying. Learn the different types of equipment and flies used. All equipment is provided.- Saturday, June 18, 2022
- Ages 10 and Up
- 4 - 7 p.m.
- $8 per person
- Robert Ney Regional Park
Day Camp - Wonders of Water
Water is the thread that connects us all! Investigate the ecology of the river, the upland forests, and the soggy wetlands that are home to many birds and animals. This day camp is for kids ages 6-12 years old.- Friday, June 24, 2022
- Ages 6 - 12
- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- $30 per person
- Robert Ney Regional Park
Base Camp - Family Camping
An introductory family camping experience at Beebe Lake Regional Park where we will go over all the basics of camping! What gear is the best to invest in, set up and take down camp, camp cooking such as campfire pancakes! Plus, activities include kayaking, compasses skills, plant identification, and many more family fun experience! All you need to bring is bedding, and we will provide the rest! Each family will get a six-person tent, cook wear, sleeping pads, and a lantern!- Saturday, July 23 - Sunday, July, 24
- All Ages
- 10 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- $60 per family
- Beebe Lake County Park
Fly Fishing with MN Trout
Minnesota Trout Unlimited is excited to partner with Wright County Parks and Recreation to provide fly fishing programs this summer. Join us at Fairhaven Mill County Park for a few hours of fun, learning, and meeting other anglers. This program will teach the basics of fly fishing. Learn the different types of equipment and flies used, set up a rod and cast like a pro, and take fish off your hook. All equipment is provided. Guardians and youth over 16 years old will need an MN fishing license.- Saturday, July 30, 2022
- Ages 10 and Up
- 2 - 4 p.m.
- $8 per person
- Fairhaven Mill County Park
Women, Wine, and Water
Spend the evening kayaking, followed by a wine tasting and charcuterie boards at sunset. The guide kayak tour of the Bertram Chain of Lakes will be about an hour long. A local winery Fountain Hill Winery will provide wine. You must be 21+ to attend this event.- Friday, August 19, 2022
- Ages 21 and Up
- 6 - 8 p.m.
- $25 per person
- Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park