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The Anoka County Adult Mental Health and Children's Mental Health Advisory & Coordination Council's both serve as advisory committees to the Anoka County Board through the Human Services Committee.

Finishing grades K-2, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to shrink down and see the world through the eyes of an ant? Or a bird? Or a fish? During this camp we’ll stretch our minds and discover all the different worlds of Wargo through creative play, stories, and nature exploration. Bring your favorite costume, stuffed animal, and your imagination to this adventure-filled camp!

Night to Unite is held each year on the first Tuesday in August. Neighborhoods are asked to turn on their outside lights and spend the evening getting acquainted with each other. Whether you are an organized Neighborhood Crime Watch (NCW) group, or just thinking about organizing - it is important to talk with your neighbors to find out what is going on.

Finishing grades K-2, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to shrink down and see the world through the eyes of an ant? Or a bird? Or a fish? During this camp we’ll stretch our minds and discover all the different worlds of Wargo through creative play, stories, and nature exploration. Bring your favorite costume, stuffed animal, and your imagination to this adventure-filled camp!

The Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Fishing for Life to host this kid’s fishing day and tournament. This event is open to children ages 5 to 15. Participants will be paired up with a Fishing Guide and taken out in a boat to fish. Trophies will be given for the largest Bass, Northern, Pan Fish and more. Join the members of our office for this fun event; bait, lunch, and all equipment is provided. If you have a life jacket, bring it.

Finishing grades 5-7, Do want to take your outdoor sports to the next level? Are you ready for a fun-filled week of testing your outdoor skills and learning new ones? We’ll beef up our survival skills by learning how to build fires, create temporary shelters, and make the right decisions in tough situations. All the while we’ll be fat tire biking, paddling, and hiking!

MEMBERS OF THE ANOKA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL BE ATTENDING A COMMISSIONERS WORKSESSION ON AUGUST 13, 2019 AT 12:30 PM IN MASTER CONFERENCE ROOM 772 ANOKA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 2100 3RD AVE ANOKA MN 55303

Finishing grades 5-7, Do want to take your outdoor sports to the next level? Are you ready for a fun-filled week of testing your outdoor skills and learning new ones? We’ll beef up our survival skills by learning how to build fires, create temporary shelters, and make the right decisions in tough situations. All the while we’ll be fat tire biking, paddling, and hiking!

Finishing grades 5-7, Do want to take your outdoor sports to the next level? Are you ready for a fun-filled week of testing your outdoor skills and learning new ones? We’ll beef up our survival skills by learning how to build fires, create temporary shelters, and make the right decisions in tough situations. All the while we’ll be fat tire biking, paddling, and hiking!

Finishing grades 3-6, Have you ever dreamed of living out in the woods with nothing but a stick shelter and a campfire? In this camp, we’ll spend our week learning the skills needed to feel comfortable in the forest and what humans need to survive. We’ll make shelters, build fires, purify water, and cook some tasty campfire treats! Test your knowledge and discover new skills in this hands-on camp.

Ages 16+ The Rice Creek flows 22 beautiful miles on its way to the Mississippi River. We will be paddling 7 miles of the most scenic and wild sections of the creek. Bring your own boat or rent one from us. Space and boats are limited. Pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is required. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Ages 4+ Join us for a leisurely Friday evening paddle on beautiful George Watch Lake at Wargo Nature Center. Canoes and kayaks are available and are included with the registration fee. No paddling experience required but pre-registration is required. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Ages 12+ Help restore the natural environment here at Wargo Nature Center! We’ll tackle different challenges each month, such as removing invasive species like buckthorn and garlic mustard, cleaning up our woodland wildflower gardens, or gathering native plant seeds – depending on needs and group size each month. Meet inside the building before heading out to work on the morning’s project. Pre-registration requested; drop-ins allowed.

Ages 16+ Join us for a ride on one of our new fat tire bikes as we cover basic riding skills. Riders will get a chance to ride off trail and explore more remote areas of the park. Pre-registration is required.

Ages 16+ Learn the basics of kayaking; boat safety, basic strokes, bracing, and which boat is best for you. Pre-registration is required Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Team up to help save lives! All blood types are needed, especially Type O.

On our birding hikes an experienced bird guide will lead the group through one of Anoka County’s beautiful parks. Along the way we will be watching and listening for birds (and really all kinds of wildlife). We will then identify and keep a list of all the bird species observed. Binoculars are available if needed. Pre-registration is required.

All Ages Join Wargo staff and other community members for a laid-back open mic night around the campfire. You’ll have the opportunity to share original poems, songs, comedy, and stories, or bring a piece of work by your favorite author or artist to share. Light refreshments and house guitar provided, no pre-registration required.