Minnesota Parks Artist-in-Residence (MnPAiR)

a project by Lindsay Buck, @_freshlypressed

logo illustration by Arabella Howell

Join us to celebrate the launch of the heart+land interpretive trail at Two Inlets at Bde Heḣaka - Omashkooz Zaaga’igaans Regional Park. Hike the Lower Prairie Loop Trail and connect through featured activities.

Saturday, August 23rd 10:00am- noon

(park website)

interpretive trail introduction and app demonstration

traditional game demo: Tony Drews, Nashke Native Games

https://www.nashke.com/

wild foraged teas

https://deertrailteas.com/

locally sourced sweeteners and baked goods

coloring and pressed plant activities for children of all ages

native plant and landscape resources

provided by Wild Ones: https://stcroixoaksavanna.wildones.org/

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required but appreciated!
Scan the QR code or click below to let us know you will attend; all registrants will receive a link to the app download once it is live.

logo illustration and app graphics: Arabella Howell

artist bio: Arabella Howell is a 19-year-old emerging artist from Pezihutazizi Oyate (Upper Sioux, MN).  “I chose watercolor as the medium for all my work in this project, drawn to its natural fluidity and its deeper connection to life itself. In my language we say Mni Wiconi – “Water is Life” – a reminder that water sustains all living things. Using watercolor felt like a powerful way to honor that truth and bring all my pieces to life.”

The 2024-2025 Minnesota Parks Artist-in-Residence Program (MnPAiR) is an initiative of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission in partnership with Sherburne and Wright County Parks and Recreation Departments, with funding from the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment. More about the MnPAiR program can be found here.