African Drum and Dance Workshop at Buffalo River

Join the members of the MSUM Percussion Ensemble as they present a West African Drum and Dance Workshop at Buffalo River State Park (20 min from campus down Highway 10). Directed by Dr. Kenyon Williams, new and experienced participants will learn basic dances, rhythms, and songs Dr. Williams learned while studying in Ghana this past spring during his sabbatical. The […]

Inaugural Buffalo River 5K/10K Trail Run is June 4

The MSUM Regional Science Center and Minnesota’s Buffalo River State Park are co-hosting the 2011 Inaugural Buffalo River 5K/10K Trail Run on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Race information and registration is available online. This is a great opportunity to support science and environmental education and enjoy the beautiful prairie, woods and river landscape. If you have any questions, check out the […]

Candlelight Cross-Country Skiing Jan. 30 & Feb. 6

Candlelight Cross-Country Skiing, in cooperation with Buffalo River State Park and the Regional Science Center, will be held January 30 & February 6, 6-8:30 p.m. Bring your cross-country skis or snowshoes and enjoy an evening on a candlelight ski trail. A hot beverage and a fire to warm your fingers and toes will await your return. In case of poor weather or snow conditions, event will be canceled. A Minnesota ski pass is required and can be purchased this evening. For more information on the trails, call (218)-498-2124. Meet at the Regional Science Center’s interpretive center or at Buffalo River State Park’s warming house located in the park’s picnic grounds.