Adventure lovers! Don’t let bad weather or lack of appropriate gear stop you from getting outside this year! Join us this fall at our next bi-annual Gear Swap at Curiosi-Tea House in Winona, MN on Sunday, November 3rd from 10 am - 2pm. 

This fall, we're partnering with Janky Gear out of Rochester, Minnesota for our bi-annual Gear Swap! If you have gently used gear and clothing that you would like to sell or donate, you can bring it to us a week before the sale. The Janky Gear team will take care of the selling process for you, so you don't have to worry about anything. Stay tuned for more details on drop-off times!

Gear swaps are a fantastic alternative to traditional purchasing and selling methods. They provide a more ethical option for selling outdoor gear because they promote reuse and reduce waste. By participating in a gear swap, you can give your unused gear a second life and ensure that it will be used and appreciated by someone else.

Looking for affordable and gently used items? Check out our Gear Swap! We have a wide range of fall and winter clothing, gear, off-season items, and dollar bins. And while you're here, don't forget to grab a cup of coffee, tea, or a bite to eat at Curiosi-Tea House. We want you to have the best experience possible!

What’s Included

Access to affordable, thrifted outdoor clothing and gear as well as a range of organizations/businesses sharing resources or sellable materials with attendees. Coffee, tea and food available for purchase at Curiosi-Tea to enjoy while shopping

Parking Instructions

Park either alongside 5th Street or Baker. Keep an eye out for passing vehicles and enter into Curiosi-Tea House either using the wheelchair accessible ramp on Baker Street or the front door entrance on 5th Street.

Are there bathrooms available?

Yes! There are gender-free bathrooms at Curiosi-Tea that are ADA accessible and provide space for families with care needs for young children.

If you have gently used gear and clothing that you would like to sell or donate, you can bring it to us a week before the sale. Our team will take care of the selling process for you, so you don't have to worry about anything.

Gear swaps are a fantastic alternative to traditional purchasing and selling methods. They provide a more ethical option for selling outdoor gear because they promote reuse and reduce waste. By participating in a gear swap, you can give your unused gear a second life and ensure that it will be used and appreciated by someone else.

Intake Process - Week Before Event

We'd be grateful if you could drop off your items with the Janky Gear team members during the week leading up to the sale. Doing so gives them enough time to inspect and price the items before the big day. You can collect your items and drop them off at 356 E Sanborn St in Winona, Minnesota. We'll collect gear swap items on Sunday, October 27th from 1-3 pm and Monday, October 28th from 4-6 pm. If this timing does not work for you, reach out to jankygear@gmail.com to schedule a separate drop-off. 

We will have a variety of organizations and businesses present at the event, showcasing resources and merchandise for attendees to purchase. If you're interested in selling items or setting up a table, please contact us for more information by sending an email to info@winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com.

Join us for our upcoming members-only meetup at Aghamming Park on Latch Island. We'll be experiencing the revitalizing and calming practice of forest bathing.

Get ready to unwind and relax with the rejuvenating and peaceful practice of forest bathing. It's the perfect opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in nature. So come join us as we slow down and connect with the natural world around us in a gentle and intentional way.

This event is exclusively for members. If you're not a member yet, don't worry! You can easily become one by visiting our membership page.

Aghaming Park and Preserve contains over 1,950 acres of some of the best-preserved floodplain forests in the country. The park preserve also is an excellent site for birdwatching, along the Mississippi Flyway - the largest migratory route in the United States.

What to Bring?

• Water Bottle

• Comfortable Clothing

Accessibility Information

• Park at the trailhead beyond the wagon bridge. Please arrive by 9:55 am to settle in and prepare.

• Please reach out to us via email for additional accommodations

Join us and Happy Dancing Turtle for an evening of environmental education! Each organization will present on environmental education, followed by an open house-style event to engage with activities and materials provided.

*The Carl & Verna Schmidt Foundation funds this program.

Accessibility Information

• Free to Attend/No Cost

• Restrooms Available

• Parking Available

• Please reach out to us via email for additional accommodations (info@winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com)

*Registration is capped at 30 participants

Adventure lovers! Don’t let bad weather or lack of appropriate gear stop you from getting outside this year! Join us this spring at our next bi-annual Gear Swap at Curiosi-Tea House in Winona, MN. With all the stoke for an early spring, this is your chance to browse our selection of gently used outdoor gear and clothing. Make the most of your outdoor adventures!

Looking for affordable and gently used items? Check out our Gear Swap! We have a wide range of spring and summer clothing, gear, off-season items, and dollar bins. And while you're here, don't forget to grab a cup of coffee, tea, or a bite to eat at Curiosi-Tea House. We want you to have the best experience possible!

Enlightened Equipment, a Minnesota-based camping gear company, has donated a handful of ultralight sleeping quilts to the Gear Swap. Proceeds from the sale of these items will be donated to our organization! (Thank you, EE!)

Winona Hatchery, an independently-owned clothing and gear store in Winona, will be tabling at the event and selling discounted merchandise.

Rose Colored Glass will also be tabling the event, showcasing its services, and selling nature-themed merchandise.

What’s Included

Access to affordable, thrifted outdoor clothing and gear as well as a range of organizations/businesses sharing resources or sellable materials with attendees. Coffee, tea and food available for purchase at Curiosi-Tea to enjoy while shopping

Parking Instructions

Park either alongside 5th Street or Baker. Keep an eye out for passing vehicles and enter into Curiosi-Tea House either using the wheelchair accessible ramp on Baker Street or the front door entrance on 5th Street.

Are there bathrooms available?

Yes! There are gender-free bathrooms at Curiosi-Tea that are ADA accessible and provide space for families with care needs for young children.

If you have gently used gear and clothing that you would like to sell or donate, you can bring it to us a week before or the day of the sale. Our team will take care of the selling process for you, so you don't have to worry about anything.

Gear swaps are a fantastic alternative to traditional purchasing and selling methods. They provide a more ethical option for selling outdoor gear because they promote reuse and reduce waste. By participating in a gear swap, you can give your unused gear a second life and ensure that it will be used and appreciated by someone else.

Intake Process - Week Before Event

We'd be grateful if you could drop off your items with our team members during the week leading up to the sale. Doing so gives us enough time to inspect and price the items before the big day. You can collect your items and drop them off at 366 E 3rd Street, Winona, MN - just remember to park in the Watkin's Parking lot before heading to the garage entrance. We'll collect gear swap items from Monday, April 15th, to Friday, April 19th, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Intake Process - Day of Event

If you can't make it to the drop-off zone a week before the swap, don't worry! You can still drop off your items on the day of the sale. Simply drop off your items at Curiosi-Tea House in Winona, MN between 10 AM to 1 PM. However, please note that we will not accept consignment items during the last hour.

We will have a variety of organizations and businesses present at the event, showcasing resources and merchandise for attendees to purchase. If you're interested in selling items or setting up a table, please contact us for more information by sending an email to info@winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com.

Join our next Wilderness Weekend program for a beginner look at wildlife ecology as we observe landscapes within the driftless region and hypothesize about what animal survival has looked like over time. This family friendly event will take place at Farmers Park in Stockton, MN where we will observe the environment around us, discuss different animals found in the area, and determine what factors impact animal populations and the important role each species plays in an ecosystem.

The goal of this program is to engage children, families, and active adults by discussing wildlife populations throughout time, observing the surrounding landscapes, and determining the four basic needs for animal survival. During this program, attendees will gain knowledge regarding animals' access to resources in the driftless region and will be given the opportunity to hypothesize how animal survival has changed over time and what factors may influence those changes.

Meeting Location: The park's address is Farmers Community Park, 23011 County Road 120, Winona, MN 55987. You can find us at the first shelter on the left-hand side as you enter the park.

Free to Attend!

Inclusions

• Equipment

Exclusions

• Personal Items

Accessibility Information

• Free/No Cost

• Parking

• Bathroom Access (best case - visitor center; worst case - portapotties!)

• Please reach out to us via email for additional accommodations.

*Registration is capped at 20 participants.

Join us for an exciting day of outdoor exploration and play at our upcoming event! We will be providing multiple stations that offer different activities to engage in and encourage outdoor play.

• Take a hike or snowshoe (depending on the weather) on one of our three trails that increase in intensity depending on your interests and abilities.

• Participate in a nature-based scavenger hunt that is self-guided and full of fun surprises.

• Take part in our mindfulness walk and inner child play, where you can engage with a series of prompts along the trail that encourage interactive and gentle play with nature.

• And, if you're feeling crafty, we have environmentally-focused crafts and activities that provide interactive play with nature-based elements.

We will have an indoor space available to warm up and dry off and refreshments for folks as they spend time with us at the event. This is an open-house-style event, so come and go as you please! We can't wait to see you there and spend a day full of fun and adventure together.

This program is possible thanks to funding from the Carl & Verna Schmidt Foundation.

• Parking: Parking is available at Holzinger Lodge. For additional parking, head to the south overflow lot or park alongside the road.

• Bathroom Access: Yes

• Cost: Free

• Inclusions: Refreshments, indoor bathrooms, all materials to engage with activities, including snowshoe rentals (all sizes, including youth).

Registration is REQUIRED for this event. Please complete a waiver/photo release - the link is provided below.

Please send us an email for additional accommodations at info@winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com

This adaptive cross-country ski program is for youth ages 4 - 17 with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. We are providing adaptive teaching and instruction techniques as needed. We recognize that each individual has different needs, so don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or equipment modification requests.

This is a six-week program focused on individualized skill progression for your child. We’ll determine any adaptive equipment needs and set individual goals and objectives for the season. Each week, your child will be placed into a small group (typically one instructor with two participants) with the ability to move to a 1:1 ratio for specific skill work as needed. We’ll play games, explore the backwaters, and work to get comfortable on skis by the end of the season!

This program is sponsored by Celanese through our corporate partners program and funded by the BK5K Youth Fund of the Winona Community Foundation.

Program Dates: 12 hours over six classes

Wed, Jan 17, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Jan 24, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Jan 31, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 14, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Weather Date: Wed, Feb 28, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm (in case of weather-related cancellations)

Cost: $240 (A payment plan option is available with a down payment of $100)

Payment Plan Details: Four installments, $100 deposit at Registration, $50 by Jan 15, $50 by Feb 1, $40 by Feb 15

Inclusions: All Equipment, including Skis, Boots, Poles, and Adaptive Equipment (as needed)

Exclusions: Transportation and Appropriate Winter Gear

Registration is REQUIRED for this event and will open on Friday, December 15.

Please complete a waiver/photo release - the link is provided below.

This adaptive cross-country ski program is for youth ages 4 - 17 with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. We are providing adaptive teaching and instruction techniques as needed. We recognize that each individual has different needs, so don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or equipment modification requests.

This is a six-week program focused on individualized skill progression for your child. We’ll determine any adaptive equipment needs and set individual goals and objectives for the season. Each week, your child will be placed into a small group (typically one instructor with two participants) with the ability to move to a 1:1 ratio for specific skill work as needed. We’ll play games, explore the backwaters, and work to get comfortable on skis by the end of the season!

This program is sponsored by Celanese through our corporate partners program and funded by the BK5K Youth Fund of the Winona Community Foundation.

Program Dates: 12 hours over six classes

Wed, Jan 17, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Jan 24, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Jan 31, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 14, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Weather Date: Wed, Feb 28, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm (in case of weather-related cancellations)

Cost: $240 (A payment plan option is available with a down payment of $100)

Payment Plan Details: Four installments, $100 deposit at Registration, $50 by Jan 15, $50 by Feb 1, $40 by Feb 15

Inclusions: All Equipment, including Skis, Boots, Poles, and Adaptive Equipment (as needed)

Exclusions: Transportation and Appropriate Winter Gear

Registration is REQUIRED for this event and will open on Friday, December 15.

Please complete a waiver/photo release - the link is provided below.

Join us for a snowy Saturday morning filled with exploration! We will hike along the beautiful Holzinger trails while learning about and identifying various animal signs we find along the way. This family-friendly event is a great way to get outside and learn during the winter season!

Wilderness Weekends is a program led by environmental educator Emily Gorman, designed to explore and educate participants about the diverse ecosystems and environmental treasures surrounding Winona County, Minnesota. This program offers an exciting opportunity for nature enthusiasts, students, families, and anyone passionate about environmental education to engage with the natural world through immersive activities that invite us to dive deeper into our understanding of nature.

Participants of Wilderness Weekends will have the chance to explore scenic landscapes while immersing themselves in an educational experience led by Emily. While these events are similar to our monthly meet-ups in that they are free and available to the public, Wilderness Weekends will provide more of an intentional look at the science and ecosystems behind our outdoor exploration. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or someone eager to learn more about the local environment, Wilderness Weekends promises an enriching and inspiring experience. Join Emily Gorman on this journey to discover, appreciate, and protect the natural wonders of Winona County and The Driftless Region.

This program is funded by the John Latsch Memorial Fund.

Parking Instructions: Lower trailhead and parking are available at Holzinger Lodge. Upper trailhead with a small amount of on-street parking is available on Wincrest Drive.

Bathroom Access: Porta-potty

Cost: Free to Attend

Inclusions: All equipment and instruction

Exclusions: Personal items like layers, water bottles, and snacks

Registration is REQUIRED for this event and will open on January 10.

Please complete a waiver/photo release - the link is provided below.

Please send us an email for additional accommodations at info@winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com

This adaptive cross-country ski program is for youth ages 4 - 17 with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. We are providing adaptive teaching and instruction techniques as needed. We recognize that each individual has different needs, so don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or equipment modification requests.

This is a six-week program focused on individualized skill progression for your child. We’ll determine any adaptive equipment needs and set individual goals and objectives for the season. Each week, your child will be placed into a small group (typically one instructor with two participants) with the ability to move to a 1:1 ratio for specific skill work as needed. We’ll play games, explore the backwaters, and work to get comfortable on skis by the end of the season!

This program is sponsored by Celanese through our corporate partners program and funded by the BK5K Youth Fund of the Winona Community Foundation.

Program Dates: 12 hours over six classes

Wed, Jan 17, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Jan 24, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Jan 31, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 14, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Weather Date: Wed, Feb 28, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm (in case of weather-related cancellations)

Cost: $240 (A payment plan option is available with a down payment of $100)

Payment Plan Details: Four installments, $100 deposit at Registration, $50 by Jan 15, $50 by Feb 1, $40 by Feb 15

Inclusions: All Equipment, including Skis, Boots, Poles, and Adaptive Equipment (as needed)

Exclusions: Transportation and Appropriate Winter Gear

Registration is REQUIRED for this event and will open on Friday, December 15.

Please complete a waiver/photo release - the link is provided below.

This adaptive cross-country ski program is for youth ages 4 - 17 with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. We are providing adaptive teaching and instruction techniques as needed. We recognize that each individual has different needs, so don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or equipment modification requests.

This is a six-week program focused on individualized skill progression for your child. We’ll determine any adaptive equipment needs and set individual goals and objectives for the season. Each week, your child will be placed into a small group (typically one instructor with two participants) with the ability to move to a 1:1 ratio for specific skill work as needed. We’ll play games, explore the backwaters, and work to get comfortable on skis by the end of the season!

This program is sponsored by Celanese through our corporate partners program and funded by the BK5K Youth Fund of the Winona Community Foundation.

Program Dates: 12 hours over six classes

Wed, Jan 17, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Jan 24, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Jan 31, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 14, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Weather Date: Wed, Feb 28, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm (in case of weather-related cancellations)

Cost: $240 (A payment plan option is available with a down payment of $100)

Payment Plan Details: Four installments, $100 deposit at Registration, $50 by Jan 15, $50 by Feb 1, $40 by Feb 15

Inclusions: All Equipment, including Skis, Boots, Poles, and Adaptive Equipment (as needed)

Exclusions: Transportation and Appropriate Winter Gear

Registration is REQUIRED for this event and will open on Friday, December 15.

Please complete a waiver/photo release - the link is provided below.

This adaptive cross-country ski program is for youth ages 4 - 17 with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. We are providing adaptive teaching and instruction techniques as needed. We recognize that each individual has different needs, so don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or equipment modification requests.

This is a six-week program focused on individualized skill progression for your child. We’ll determine any adaptive equipment needs and set individual goals and objectives for the season. Each week, your child will be placed into a small group (typically one instructor with two participants) with the ability to move to a 1:1 ratio for specific skill work as needed. We’ll play games, explore the backwaters, and work to get comfortable on skis by the end of the season!

This program is sponsored by Celanese through our corporate partners program and funded by the BK5K Youth Fund of the Winona Community Foundation.

Program Dates: 12 hours over six classes

Wed, Jan 17, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Jan 24, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Jan 31, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 14, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Weather Date: Wed, Feb 28, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 pm (in case of weather-related cancellations)

Cost: $240 (A payment plan option is available with a down payment of $100)

Payment Plan Details: Four installments, $100 deposit at Registration, $50 by Jan 15, $50 by Feb 1, $40 by Feb 15

Inclusions: All Equipment, including Skis, Boots, Poles, and Adaptive Equipment (as needed)

Exclusions: Transportation and Appropriate Winter Gear

Registration is REQUIRED for this event and will open on Friday, December 15.

Please complete a waiver/photo release - the link is provided below.

Get ready to embrace the winter wonderland right here in Winona! The Winona Outdoor Collaborative welcomes you to a breathtaking snowshoe hike through the picturesque backwaters of the Mississippi River.

Our group will embark on a 2 - 3 mile trek deep into the stunning backwaters, where tranquility meets an untouched winter landscape. Our goal is to explore and immerse ourselves in the serene beauty of this hidden gem. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a novice explorer, this hike suits all abilities and ages. Bring your friends, family, and curiosity for a memorable winter expedition!

We are grateful to Merchants Bank for sponsoring this program through our corporate partners program.

Parking Instructions: Parking is available at Mertes Slough. Turn into the Mertes Slough boat landing and find parking at any available stall. If the lot is full, additional parking can be found alongside the road leading in and out of Winona east of the Winona Bridge.

Bathroom Access: None

Cost: Free to Attend

Inclusions: Snowshoes, trekking poles, microspikes

Exclusions: Personal items for warmth and comfort

Registration is REQUIRED for this event and will be open on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Send us an email for additional accommodations at info@winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com

Registration will close on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Please complete a waiver/photo release - the link is provided below.

Is your puffy loosing insulation, or have you found an extra hole or two in your favorite pair of mittens? Now’s the time to gear up before snow begins to blanket the bluffs!

Join the Winona Outdoor Collaborative, in partnership with Curiosi-Tea House, at their second annual Gear Swap this November. This season’s gear swap will focus on winter clothing and gear to help fuel you for your cold-season adventures. We will also have some out-of-season items available for sale. Don’t forget to check out our dollar bins where you can find outdoor clothing at affordable prices ($2 - $5), and swing by our gear table to find some great deals on thrifted outdoor equipment waiting for it’s second chance at life.

Are you looking to sell some of your gently used outdoor gear and clothing? Let us take the hassle out of selling your gear by dropping it off at our shop the week before the sale.

1. Collect your gently used or new gear or outdoor clothing and drop it off at 366 E 3rd Street (GARAGE ENTRANCE PLEASE!!) the week before the sale. Park in the Watkin’s Parking lot before heading to the garage where we will be collecting gear swap items. Collection times are Monday, October 30 to Friday, November 3 between 4 - 6 pm.

2. When you arrive, a WOC staff member will fill out an intake form with you, noting which equipment you brought to the gear swap and collecting your contact information. To sell gear, there is a $3/item charge with a maximum charge of $18/household. If you would prefer to donate your gear to the gear swap, you will receive a tax receipt for the estimated total value of the gear.

3. From there, your items will be inspected and priced by a WOC staff member and added to the gear swap inventory. All equipment is tagged with a number that is associated with your intake form so we can properly provide payment for items following the gear swap.

4. As customers shop and purchase items, WOC staff members will match all sold items with the proper intake form. All sales will be reimbursed as a check payment within a month of the gear swap.

5. After the gear swap, anyone who has items left in the swap that DID NOT sell will be contacted with a deadline to pick up their gear. If gear is not picked up by this date, it will be considered a donation.

What’s Included: Access to affordable, thrifted outdoor clothing and gear as well as a range of organizations/businesses sharing resources or sellable materials with attendees. Coffee, tea and food available for purchase at Curiosi-Tea to enjoy while shopping

Parking Instructions: Park either alongside 5th Street or Baker. Keep an eye out for passing vehicles and enter into Curiosi-Tea House either using the wheelchair accessible ramp on Baker Street or the front door entrance on 5th Street.

Are there bathrooms available? Yes! There are gender-free bathrooms at Curiosi-Tea that are ADA accessible and provide space for families with care needs for young children.

Join us for an afternoon of biking. The fun kicks off at Island City Brewing Company where our skilled volunteers will guide you through a bike tune-up to ensure a smooth ride. So, BYOB (bring your own bike) and embark on a group “no drop ride” to the Flyway Trail to explore and learn about local birdlife and sloughs. You might be wondering what “no drop” means. This is a ride where no one gets left behind if a rider isn’t able to hold the pace or have a mechanical issue. This is a great opportunity to try out biking because it’s more conducive to learning how to safely ride in a group. The ride ends back at Island City with a community social, featuring insights from folks in the biking community. All skill levels are invited and welcome!

The Winona Outdoor Collaborative's Pedals & Pints event was designed to bring cis women, trans women and men, and non-binary individuals together around the sport of road and gravel biking. Regardless of skill level or identity, we welcome all riders to attend this event. We are committed to bringing inclusivity and diversity to recreation here, and to creating an environment where all riders feel safe to learn and grow.

In our programs, we will not tolerate harassment, transphobia, homophobia, racism, xenophobia, body shaming, or non-consensual touch. We welcome all riders to be a part of the solution by honoring preferred pronouns and names, using consent, and respecting the unique individuality of each rider. We are here to support and uplift one another and invite you to help foster that culture with us at Pedals & Pints.

Bike Ride Information

Distance: 5.64 miles

Elevation Gain: 228 ft

Avg. speed: 6.3 mph

Ride time: 60 min

Parking Instructions: Park in the lot across the street from Island City Brewing Company

Bathroom Access: Yes, inside Island City Brewing Company

Cost: Free to Attend

Inclusions: Bike maintenance materials, youth bike helmets (by request)

Exclusions: BYOB (bring your own bike), adult bike helmets

Please register and complete a waiver/photo release - the links are provided below.

Send us an email for additional accommodations at info@winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com

Join Winona based dance/interdisciplinary artist Sharon Mansur and WOC Executive Director Alexa Shapiro for “tracings: a guided creative nature walk.” This is a guided group stroll that honors the natural environment, and walking as both an everyday shared experience, and the artistic expression of tracing an embodied line through a landscape to honor that place.

You are invited to engage in the physical act of walking through breath and body sensing. Explore and respond to your surroundings through observations, visual and written reflections and group sharings. Experience the act of slowing down, tuning into self, and being in community. Appreciate subtle details and moments that might be overlooked in daily life.

Session One: 1:00p to 2:30p

Session Two: 4:00p to 5:30p

Please wear suitable clothing and shoes, and bring water. Other supplies will be provided. This will be a small group experience so advance registration will be required. Each session will be 90 minutes, including an introduction and brief discussion at the end. We will make frequent stops along the way to engage with nature and explore our senses.

Accessibility: This will be an easy level walk at a leisurely pace, no elevation, suitable for general walkers of all levels. The Aghaming Park segment is a dirt and sand path, and the Flyway Trail is paved. Send us an email for additional accommodations at info@winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com

Parking Instructions: Park at Latsch Beach and then walk over the Wagon Bridge towards the Flyway Trail. We’ll meet at the trailhead for Aghamming Park.

Bathroom Access: Portapotty available at Latsch Beach

Cost: Free to Attend

Inclusions: Guided instruction, no equipment needed

Exclusions: Personal items like water bottles, layers for weather, sunscreen

Support: This activity is made possible through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council in cooperation with a private foundation. The development of tracings has also been generously supported by residencies at Lanesboro Arts and The YES! House.

Upcoming: Join Sharon again on Saturday, October 7th @ 2pm for “tracings: dance film screening + community sharing” at the Winona Arts Center. Free admission, no reservations needed. Presented in partnership with the Frozen River Film Festival. www.mansurdance.com/tracings

Registration is REQUIRED for this event and will close on September 8. Please complete a waiver/photo release - the link is provided below.

Join us for an evening of paddling on the beautiful Mississippi River through Blackbird Slough! We excited to host another paddle event at the Prairie Island Boat Launch in Winona, MN.

Whether you’re an experienced paddler or just starting out, this event is for you! We’ll provide everything you need, including canoes, life jackets, and paddles. All you need to bring is a sense of adventure and a willingness to have fun!

Parking Instructions: Please park in the Prairie Island Boat Launch parking lot

Bathroom Access: Yes

Cost: Free to Attend

Inclusions: Canoe, life jacket, paddle

Exclusions: Sunscreen, bug spray, water, snacks

Send us an email for additional accomodations at info@winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com

Please complete a waiver/photo release - the link is provided below.

We realize folks might have questions about how we intend to keep you safe on the water. Checkout our local experiences page and scroll down to the “paddle policies” section to learn more.