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What is a Rain Garden?
Join us for an informational session with Douglas County Soil and Water Conservation District. They'll go over what rain gardens are and give you information on how you can start your own. This is a free event and will be held in the Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse.
Find out more »Gallery Talk: Steamboat Minnehaha
The Legacy of the Lakes Museum is pleased to host representatives from the Museum of Lake Minnetonka who will take us through the history of the Steamboat Minnehaha, from its years of service to its scuttle and resurrection. This event will be held in person at the Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse. Free and open to the public to attend.
Find out more »Music in the Gardens: Mick Sterling
Join us for a fantastic evening of great music and good times with Mick Sterling! Gates open at 6:00 pm and the music starts at 6:30. Gar Wood Tickets ($20) are nearest the stage and a chair is provided. Grasslands Tickets ($10) are bring your own chair and first come, first serve seating. Kids 12 & under are free! Tickets can also be purchased at the gate. Tickets are refundable up until 5:00 pm, July 28, 2022. Thank you to Alomere…
Find out more »Water Fowl Excursion
The Legacy of the Lakes Museum and the Prairie Lakes Audubon chapter have teamed up to present Water Fowl Bird Watching. This is a free event, but space is limited so advance registration is required. Visit https://lolm.betterworld.org/events/water-fowl-excursion to reserve your spot! The excursion will last from 9:00 to 11:00 am and will take place at Battle Point Park on Lake Osakis. Transportation to the event is on your own or via carpool from the museum. Those who wish to carpool should…
Find out more »Lake Brophy Paddle Excursion
We're partnering with Douglas County Parks and Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center to provide a paddle excursion on Lake Brophy on August 3! It's the perfect chance to get out and paddle, see the lake, and learn a little lake history along the way. There are two time slots available, 6-7 pm and 7-8 pm. This event is free but as space is limited in the canoe, advance registration is required. Adults and children of all ages are welcome, but…
Find out more »Story Time at the Museum
Free water-themed story time at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum for ages 2-5 with the Douglas County Public Library. Story time begins at 1:00 and goes until 1:30. The dates for story time are: August 4 & 18
Find out more »Music in the Gardens: Davina and the Vagabonds
The Legacy of the Lakes Museum is pleased to welcome back Davina & the Vagabonds to the Legacy Gardens! “Davina Sowers creates her own Americana mishmash — a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.”-Rolling Stone Magazine Gates open at 6:00 pm and the music starts at 6:30. Peppa & Poppy's Kitchen Food Truck will be on site serving up delicious food for purchase and there will be adult beverages for sale inside the event.…
Find out more »Water Talks: The Value of Water
Peg Furshong of CURE will give a talk on the value of water and lead a story group where individuals will share their experiences and memories with water.
Find out more »Story Time at the Museum
Free water-themed story time at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum for ages 2-5 with the Douglas County Public Library. Story time begins at 1:00 and goes until 1:30. The dates for story time are: August 4 & 18
Find out more »Gallery Talk: So Terrible a Storm
During Thanksgiving week, 1905, the Mataafa Storm swept over Lake Superior, damaging or destroying 29 ships, claiming dozens of lives, and causing millions of dollars in damages. Curt Brown, author of So Terrible a Storm: A Tale of Fury on Lake Superior, will present on the storm and its aftermath. “Not since Sebastian Junger in The Perfect Storm has a writer captured so well the fury of the seas as Curt Brown.” —The Maritime Executive This talk is free and open to…
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