Celebrate the 25th annual Ice Harvesting Day at Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington, Minnesota... with Brave the Snow kicksleds!

Sat., Jan. 21, 2023. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. FREE. Drop in!

Richardson Nature Center
8737 East Bush Lake Road
Bloomington, MN 55438

Lots to do:

• Try a kicksled with Brave The Snow
  
• Experience the adventures of Minnesota’s hardy ice harvesters. Cut blocks of ice out of the pond with a vintage ice saw and pull an antique ice plow. Weigh blocks of ice, use chipping tools and make ice cubes.
• Throw a snow snake.
• Watch an ice rescue demonstration by Bloomington Fire and Rescue.
• Keep warm by a campfire.
• Discover food preservation techniques with historical interpreters from The Landing and hear stories from ice harvesting historians.

This is a great event for families, grandparents and all people looking for a unique way to celebrate Minnesota winters. Drop-ins welcome.

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