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Managing Woodlands: Buckthorn and Beyond
Thursday, September 16
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Great Clips IMAX Theatre
Presenters: Kim Thomas, Minnesota Zoo Horticulture Supervisor; Janet Van Sloun Larson, Natural Resources Specialist
Register for this free lecture!
 Still have buckthorn? You're not alone. If you have buckthorn on your property or want to learn about restoring native woodland habitat, this workshop is for you. Topics include: woodland structure and why gradual, prioritized buckthorn removal is preferred over an "understory clear-cut" (especially if garlic mustard is present); how to save high-value remnant plant species; how to avoid the most common errors made during buckthorn removal; how to prevent erosion on slopes; the importance of ground cover; how to protect plants from deer; re-planting with plants native to this region.
Harvest Weekends
September 25 & 26
October 2 & 3
It's harvest time at the Wells Fargo Family Farm! Stop in and check out our corn maze, and more! These weekends will include children's crafts, musical entertainment, butter churning demonstrations and other hands-on animal opportunities.
Scarecrow Alley at the Zoo
September 25-October 31
Gather your family, friends or co-workers and design a unique animal themed scarecrow for the Minnesota Zoo's 3rd Annual Scarecrow Alley to be on public display at the Wells Fargo Family Farm at the Zoo September 25-October 31. Registration is open through September 17 online.
More details on contest and registration.
Prizes:
1st-$500 Cub Foods gift certificate
2nd-$250 Cub Foods gift certificate
3rd-$100 Cub Foods gift certificate
 We're Inside Out!
Did you know the Zoo has 3 entrances; 1 inside and 2 outside? Depending on how attendance builds over the day there may be 1, 2, or all 3 entrances open! Beginning September 7 and throughout the construction of Heart of the Zoo-Phase One, we will have only outside entrances open. The inside entry will receive an upgrade. Preparations for this change include, but are not limited to, installing a heated air curtain on the main Tropics/Minnesota Trail door. We are committed to communicating construction information to our Members and you may always visit mnzoo.org for construction updates.
What Will the New Kid's Den "BEE"?
 Aimed at confident walkers through age 5 (with accommodations for younger and older siblings), the new space will encourage exploration of a prairie setting as a pollinating bumble bee. Children will put on bee costumes and wander among flowers on their way to a hive play structure. For quieter moments, a reading nook occupies one end with comfortable seating and a soft floor for crawling.
Monday, September 6, is the last day to visit Kids' Den until the new and improved area opens next summer!
Recycle for Rainforests!
Have an old cell phone sitting in a junk drawer? You can make a difference by recycling out-of-use cell phone(s) at the Minnesota Zoo to benefit threatened animals of the African rainforests! Bins are located at all open entrances to the Zoo, or print out a mailing label and send it in for free to the Zoo's Recycle for Rainforests program. 100% of proceeds from this program go to rainforest and great ape conservation.
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Valid September 3-23, 2010
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Issue: September 2
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Zoo Hours
September 2-6
9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
September 7-30
9 a.m.-4 p.m. (weekdays)
9 a.m.-6 p.m. (weekends)
The Monorail will be closed on September 13-14 for maintenance.
KAYTEE World of Birds Show
Soaring hawks, talking parrots, majestic owls, and many more rare beautiful feathered creatures will delight and amaze you at the outdoor Weesner Family Amphitheater. Shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. weekends in September.
The Wells Fargo Family Farm
The Farm is open daily through October. Enjoy a fall stroll and cow milking demonstrations.
Where are "Duke" and "Prince"?
Our American Cream draft horses are walking in the Minnesota State Fair parade at 2 p.m. daily! You can also find them on exhibit in the horse barn at the Fair through Labor Day.
Growlin' with the Grizzlies
Get ready for some BIG fun at the Minnesota Zoo. Come growl with the grizzlies! Individuals and families are invited to learn all about these remarkable bears including what they eat, how they hunt and where they live.
For more information, click here.
Wild Links
The Year of the Farm
William David Romans Golf Classic
September 13
Aveda Butterfly Garden
Visit through Labor Day
Daycare Pass
Three different levels available for in-home daycare providers.
Renew Your Membership
Gift Memberships
Friends of the Minnesota Zoo-A Giving Society
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Animal Sponsorship
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