Arts, Culture, and Ecology

The Beaver Moon: Highlights from Belwin’s First Wednesday Walkabout

Early this November, Belwin hosted its inaugural First Wednesday Walkabout, a new series designed by naturalist Lynette Anderson as a way to help people get outdoors during the colder months.

Categories: Animals, Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Events, Seasonal

Belwin’s 2025 Artists in Residence: ShaVunda Brown and Joe Davis

This fall, Belwin was proud to welcome two artists as part of our 2025 Artist in Residence program: ShaVunda Brown and Joe Davis.

Categories: Artist in Residence, Arts, Culture, and Ecology

2025 Music in the Trees Lineup

The lineup and schedule for this year’s Music in the Trees on August 17 and 18.

Categories: Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Education, Events, Seasonal

How To Music in the Trees

A quick guide to getting the most out of your time at Music in the Trees.

Categories: Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Education, Events, Seasonal

2024 Music in the Trees Lineup

The lineup and schedule for this year’s Music in the Trees on August 17 and 18.

Categories: Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Education, Events, Seasonal

Storytelling at the Solstice

A history of storytelling at the Winter Solstice Bonfire, from the very first performance to now.

Categories: Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Education, Events, Seasonal

For Everything, A Season 

An in-depth look at what staff is up to during every season at Belwin.

Categories: Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Education, Events, Seasonal

What Makes Afton, Afton: An Interview with Steve Smillie

A conversation with Steve Smillie, local realtor at Edina Realty and Belwin’s 2023 Blazing Star Presenter

Categories: Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Education, Events, Seasonal

The 2023 Music in the Trees Lineup

The lineup and schedule for this year’s Music in the Trees on August 19th and 20th.

Categories: Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Education, Events, Seasonal

Being There

A recent history of poetry at Belwin Conservancy, from our first artist in resident to a community poem written this summer.

Categories: Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Education, Events, Seasonal

Light in the Darkness

On most evenings, a drive past Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields means a drive through the peaceful darkness of Hudson Road. However, on one night of the year there is an unmistakable light that, moving past the fields, you just can’t miss: the bright glow of Belwin’s annual Winter Solstice Bonfire. Katie Bloome, Belwin’s Executive… Continue Reading Light in the Darkness

Categories: Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Education, Events, Seasonal

Community Highlight: Gabrielle Horner

Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Belwin Outdoor Science, a partnership between Saint Paul Public Schools and Belwin Conservancy to provide immersive outdoor education to school children. Since 1971, over 600,000 students have visited Belwin from Saint Paul and surrounding areas. For many, the visit leaves a lasting impression. One such visitor is Gabrielle… Continue Reading Community Highlight: Gabrielle Horner

Categories: Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Education, Events, Seasonal

The Music of Restoration: Belwin Prepares for Third “Music in the Trees”

If you come out to Belwin this August, you might be surprised by what you find. Walking up the trail to the Hilltop Classroom, the first thing you’ll notice will be the music filtering down through the pines. This music won’t be coming from any stage you can see, but rather from perches overhead. Looking… Continue Reading The Music of Restoration: Belwin Prepares for Third “Music in the Trees”

Categories: Arts, Culture, and Ecology, Education, Events, Seasonal

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