Minnesota Master Naturalist Program

Minnesota Master Naturalist is a program that is part of the University of Minnesota Extension.

For years, the Fall Color Finder has helped hundreds of people plan their autumn adventures across Minnesota. But have you ever wondered how it works?

The iconic map is actually powered by park staff like Sean! Their observations on the trails, knowledge of tree species and understanding of the area's phenology helps them report a rough percentage of peak fall color every week to update the Fall Color Finder map. Their hard work is the reason the Fall Color Finder map is what it is today!

Head to the link in our bio to see the Fall Color Finder map. #mnstateparks #fallcolors

10/01/2025

DNR shares how they make the fall color maps.....

For years, the Fall Color Finder has helped hundreds of people plan their autumn adventures across Minnesota. But have you ever wondered how it works? The iconic map is actually powered by park staff like Sean! Their observations on the trails, knowledge of tree species and understanding of the area's phenology helps them report a rough percentage of peak fall color every week to update the Fall Color Finder map. Their hard work is the reason the Fall Color Finder map is what it is today! Head to the link in our bio to see the Fall Color Finder map. #mnstateparks #fallcolors

09/19/2025

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Keeping invaders out of Minnesota waters

05/27/2025

Congrats to our AIS colleagues for their outstanding and impactful work.

Keeping invaders out of Minnesota waters In 2024, Minnesota deployed more than 800 watercraft inspectors to public boat launches around the state to help staunch the spread of zebra mussels, spiny waterflea, and other aquatic invaders.

05/12/2025

Interpretive naturalist at Fort Snelling State Park Kao Thao remembers the beauty of nature in Laos before he and his family fled. In Minnesota, he has spent his career teaching fishing, birding and canoeing for the Department of Natural Resources.