Nature Novice: Nature Photography | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

A student laying in the prairie with his field journal, photographing the fall colors of a prairie rose plant

Spring is a great time to get outside and capture some photos of the outdoors! Join us for an introductory program where staff will discuss camera tips and tricks and lead a photography hike outside. You'll have the opportunity to pick out and print your favorite photo! This program is designed for beginner and casual photographers and will cover the basic skills using digital cameras. We’ll be providing digital cameras for all to use, but if you prefer, feel free to snap away with your phones too! Just keep in mind, the printer will only work with digital cameras, so if you want to print those awesome memories, make sure to borrow one!

Date and Time: Saturday, March 15^th from 1:00-2:00pm

Location: Rapids Lake Visitor Center - 15865 Rapids Lake Rd, Carver, MN 55315

Registration Information: Registration required on Signup.com. This program is capped at 25 participants.

Activity Level: Easy-active

Meet Us: Meet inside the Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center.

What to Bring: Clothing and shoes you can comfortably move around in. This program has indoor and outdoor portions. Please bring outerware appropriate for the weather.

Accessibility: Outdoor and indoor restrooms are located at the visitor center, with a water bottle filler available at this site. The site does not have a traditional water fountain. This walk takes place on mostly flat ground on a paved trail and natural surface paths. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may not be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Participants will navigate a short, paved decline from the parking lot to the river valley. There are no benches or rest areas along the route.

Program Leader: This program is led by refuge staff.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.