Explore science through creativity with a national park ranger and take home a project about what you discover.

These free drop-in experiences take place at the art benches on the St. Croix River Valley Art Bench Trail. Pop-Up activities were developed through a partnership between The Phipps Center for the Arts and Belwin Conservancy.

Marine on St. Croix, Minn.
Sunday, May 21, noon – 2 p.m. (Mill Stream Day)

Osceola, Wis.
Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. – noon (Rhubarb Days)

St. Croix Falls, Wis.
Saturday, June 10, 2 – 5 p.m. (Wannigan Days)

Somerset, Wis.
Monday, June 19, 10 a.m. – noon (Books & Benches)
Monday, June 26, 10 a.m. – noon (Books & Benches)
Saturday or Sunday, July 15 or 16, time tbd (baseball tournament)

Hudson, Wis.
Wednesday, July 12, 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., Lakefront Park (Books & Benches)
Tuesday, July 18, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Lakefront Park (St. Croix River Fest)
Wednesday, July 26, 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., Lakefront Park (Books & Benches)

Prescott, Wis.
Friday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Books & Benches)
Wednesday, July 26, 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., Lakefront Park, (Books &p; Benches)

Bayport, Minn.
Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Books & Benches)
Friday, August 25, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Fair Day)

Hastings, Minn.
Sunday, October 8, 12 noon – 2:00 p.m. (Apple Fest)

More events are being planned, please check back!