# Winter Wildlife Tracking Series at Wargo Nature Center

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 12 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
- Ages: AGES 12+
- Price: Fee per session (amount on registration page); discount for enrolling in all four
- Organizer: Anoka County Parks
- Official page: https://mnanokactyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=88254130
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A winter series at Anoka County's Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes for ages 12 and up. Participants head out with one of Wargo's three wildlife trackers certified by Tracker Certification North America to read the tracks, trails and other sign that local animals leave in the snow, and learn to tell the many local species apart. Each session is different because the landscape and animal activity change through the winter, and enrolling in all four sessions (December through March) earns a discounted rate. Each outing lasts two and a half hours. Registration is through Anoka County Parks' online system.

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