EXPLORING THE ST. CROIX RIVER VALLEY virtual event with Ramsey County Libraries and Angie Hong
February 19 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm CST
Angie Hong will join Ramsey County Libraries virtually on Wednesday, February 19, for a presentation on her new book Exploring the St. Croix River Valley: Adventures on and off the Water, at 2:30 p.m. CST.
This event is a part of the Winter Wednesday with a Scholar Series from Ramsey County Libraries in conjunction with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Minnesota. This event is free and open to the public, but registration for the entire series is required.
From headwaters to tributaries, Exploring the St. Croix River Valley is a comprehensive guide to the St. Croix Riverway and its 8,000-square-mile watershed. As readers learn about the landscape, its history, and the local flora and fauna, environmental educator Angie Hong recommends specific places to explore the varied habitats—including prairies, forests, and lakes—and shares countless ways to get out and enjoy them.
“One of the most beautiful landscapes of the Midwest is captured in this accessible and colorful guide to the St. Croix Riverway and its 8,000-square-mile watershed.” —Minnesota Monthly
“In Exploring the St. Croix River Valley (University of Minnesota Press), outdoor educator Angie Hong proves an especially spirited and knowledgeable guide to the scenic region. She provides a wealth of lived-in tips for outdoor adventures of all kinds, from beginner to advanced, in the place where she and her family ‘have woven ourselves into the fabric of the St. Croix.’” —Minnesota Conservation Volunteer
