Community Corner
Patch Picks: Earth Day in the Mendota Heights Area
April 22 is Earth Day, so here are some ideas to celebrate the day and the planet.
Free Coffee at Caribou on Earth Day
Get that extra caffeine you need to go out and make a difference. This Friday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Caribou Coffee will be giving a free cup of coffee to all who bring in reusable drinkware. The offer is good at all locations, including in Mendota Heights and 1193 S. Robert Street in West St. Paul.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park Earth Day Celebration
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Enjoy this popular Dakota County park and do your part to help keep it clean on April 23. The day begins at 10 a.m. and if you fill a trash bag, you will be eligible to receive a coupon good for a one-hour canoe or kayak rental at Lebanon Hills this summer. Bring your lunch and enjoy a break from noon- 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center. In the afternoon, there will be hands-on activities for kids, fitness walks, a raffle and live music around the campfire from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.co.dakota.mn.us or call the Visitor Center at 651-554-6530.
Clean Up in Mendota Heights
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Be a good citizen in your own neighborhood and grab a trash bag to pick up garbage, cans and other items that have been hiding under the snow piles all winter. Whether you visit Veterans Park in Mendota, or any of the other local parks, you'll be doing your part to be a good citizen of the community.
Como Zoo Party for the Planet: Cats and Kilowatts
At this annual Earth Day event, your family can see some zoo favorites up close, meet a zookeeper, participate in games, activities and more. Find out how to save money, energy and the planet from Xcel Energy. April 22-24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.comozooconservatory.org or call 651-487-8200.
Time for Turtles at Dodge Nature Center
This "Woolly Bears" event on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. will bring your preschooler up close and personal with their favorite hard-shelled friends. Stories, puppets, music and more. For ages 3-5 with an adult; pre-registration required. Visit www.dodgenaturecenter.org for information.