Outdoors

Arts in the Park brings a day of community, creativity, and song

Rachel Engstrom • August 20, 2024

Arts in the Park brought Eden Prairie together with music, art, and local talent, despite a rainy start on Saturday.

California condor’s flight back from the brink of extinction

Stan Tekiela • August 19, 2024

The California condor, once nearly extinct, is slowly recovering through captive breeding, offering hope for one of America’s rarest birds.

A splash of fun: Kids soak up the summer at Forest Hills Park

Gretchen Haynes • August 14, 2024

Eden Prairie children found relief at the Forest Hills Park Pop-up Splash Pad, enjoying water activities, meeting police, and engaging in crafts.

Ears to you: Lions Club Corn Feed delights for a good cause

Stuart Sudak • August 6, 2024

The Eden Prairie Lions Club's annual Corn Feed on Aug. 3 drew crowds to Round Lake Park, raising funds for local community initiatives.

Chasing the elusive elegant trogon in Arizona

Stan Tekiela • August 5, 2024

In scorching Arizona, Stan Tekiela searches for the rare elegant trogon, capturing stunning images and documenting its unique habitat.

Photo gallery: Senior Center Garden Party

EPLN Staff Reports • August 4, 2024

Activities included minnow racing, live music, and refreshments at the 16th annual summer celebration by the Senior Center Gardens.

Eastward on our regional trail

Jeff Strate • August 2, 2024

Segments of popular Minnesota River Bluffs and Cedar Lake trails northeast of Eden Prairie, closed since late 2019, are now reopened.

Photo gallery: Picnic on the Farm

Joanna Werch Takes • July 25, 2024

Tours of a historic home led by a former resident, live music, games and activities were part of the EP Historical Society's first Picnic on the Farm.

Taking the blame off cormorants

Stan Tekiela • July 22, 2024

A double-crested cormorant in southeastern Florida. Photo by Stan Tekiela We love to assign blame or shame, no matter the situation. For some crazy reason, this translates to our view of nature. There...