Join us for Creek Week 2026

It's Creek Week time!

Join us for our 4th Annual Creek Week, June 7th - June 13th, 2026. Creek Week celebrates the 3 creeks, 13 lakes and 25 parks within our 50 square mile watershed and the recreation opportunities they offer. There's something for everyone in this week-long bash!

The image promotes RPBCWD Creek Week, featuring events like cycling, photography, and workshops from June 7-13, 2026.

Schedule Of Events:

Creek Week Kick-off

Sunday, June 7th, 11am - 2pm
Stop by Lake Ann between 11-2 on Sunday, June 7th to help us kick off Creek Week 2026! We will have art activities, yard games, free ice cream and more. Come early for community yoga starting at 10am.

Cycle the Creek

Sunday, June 7th, 11am - 12:30pm
Join us 11am on Sunday, June 7th at Lake Ann Park for an 11-mile bike tour along Bluff Creek. At stops along the way we’ll discover new things about Bluff Creek, the work the watershed district is undertaking to keep it clean, and what you can do to help.

Workshop to build your own rain barrel on June 8th, 5:30-6:30 PM at RPBCWD Office, hosted by Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek.

Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop

Monday, June 8th, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Rain barrels help reduce the amount of runoff flowing across your property by capturing and storing rainwater from your roof, which can then be reused to water your garden or irrigate your lawn. This workshop will walk you through how to convert a retired oak wine barrel into a beautiful rain barrel of your very own. Cost: $50.

Beginner's Nature Photography Workshop

Tuesday, June 9th, 5 - 9pm
This workshop is designed for the beginner photographer. Instructor Don Tredinnick will discuss various camera settings, where it makes sense to use them, and other creative things that you can do with your camera. After the lecture, attendees will head outside to explore Staring Lake Park to practice what they've learned. Cost: $5.

A volunteer event for buckthorn removal on June 11th, 5:30-7:30 PM, in Eden Prairie, featuring various gardening tools.

Volunteer Buckthorn Bust

Thursday, June 11th, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Join us for a volunteer buckthorn bust! Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) recently purchased a 28-acre property with plans to restore the site to native prairie and other habitats. This buckthorn removal event will target a small area of woodland overgrown with invasive buckthorn. Light refreshments will be provided.

Learn-to-Canoe Night

Friday, June 12th, 6 - 8pm
Join RPBCWD and the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center for a Learn-to-Canoe Night on Staring Lake! Learn basic water safety before setting off on a lake paddle. Canoes can hold 2 adults with up to 2 children. A limited number of kayaks are available. Life jackets and equipment provided. All skill levels welcome!

Intro to Birding Guided Walk

Saturday, June 13th, 8 - 9:30am & 10 - 11:30am
Join us for an Introduction to Birding Guided Walk at Purgatory Park in Minnetonka! All levels of experience are welcome. The event begins with a brief lesson on technique and local bird diversity, followed by a group walk to observe and learn about birds.

It's Creek Week time!

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