ISD 625-Saint Paul Public Schools

Wetlands are an exciting place in the spring! Hiking through the Belwin wetlands, take in the rich variety of plant and animal species these distinct ecosystems have to offer. Prepare to hike up to 2 miles on trail and off for a good share of the time. Closed toed hiking shoes or rubber boots, long pants, tick protection, binoculars, and a water bottle are highly recommended. Tour Activity Rating : 4 (Demanding - Extensive walking/stairs/standing)

Hike one of Belwin’s early restorations and learn about some of the challenges and rewards of bringing back a native habitat. We will meet in the main parking lot for the Stagecoach Prairie hiking area. Hiking is on uneven ground with some steep hills. Length of hike is up to 2 miles. Dress for the weather and wear good hiking shoes. Recommended to bring water. Binoculars are suggested but not essential. Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Demanding - Extensive walking/stairs/standing)

Bison are the largest grazing mammal in the United States and key to a healthy prairie. Learn why a bison herd exists, the benefits bison bring to a prairie, see bison artifacts, walk on the prairie, and get an up-close look at these amazing animals from the custom-made bison buggy. Wear shoes appropriate for walking off trail, bring water, dress for weather, little shade available. Tour Activity Rating: 3 (Demanding- extensive walking/stairs//standing)

Experience the legendary Cemetery Walking Tour visiting various cemeteries, reviewing the history of early Saint Paul and the men and women who made it happen. Please note there are no bathrooms and transportation is on your own between the multiple locations visited. Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Demanding - extensive walking/stairs/standing) First Night: Meet at the East Gate of Calvary Cemetery, 753 Front Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55103. (the open gate on Front Street) Second Night: Meet at Oakland Cemetery, 927 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117. (Meet in the parking lot by the office at Oakland Cemetery) Third Night: Meet at Temple Mount Zion Cemetery, 1670 Payne Avenue, St Paul, MN 55117. (NE corner of Payne and Larpenteur) We will visit other locations this night as well - transportation is on your own. *Please note there will be walking on both flat and uneven terrain each night, with few places to sit. * *Only participants listed on tour roster may attend the tour. Call our office to make substitutions.

Experience the legendary Cemetery Walking Tour, visiting various cemeteries and discovering the history of early Saint Paul and the men and women who made it happen. Transportation between locations is on your own. Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Demanding - extensive walking/stairs/standing) First Night: Meet at the East Gate of Calvary Cemetery, 753 Front Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55103. (the open gate on Front Street) Second Night: Meet at Oakland Cemetery, 927 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117. (Meet in the parking lot by the office at Oakland Cemetery) Third Night: Meet at Temple Mount Zion Cemetery, 1670 Payne Avenue, St Paul, MN 55117. (NE corner of Payne and Larpenteur) We will visit other locations this night as well - transportation is on your own. *Please note there will be walking on both flat and uneven terrain each night, with few places to sit. * *Only participants listed on tour roster may attend the tour.

Hike through and hear about the land and the history of Saint Paul’s West Side Cherokee Park. See the Mississippi River from various lookout points. Bring binoculars to observe the birds. There will be some moderate hiking through the woods, so good walking or hiking shoes are suggested. Walk is approximately 2.8 miles on uneven terrain. There will be few, if any, places to sit. Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Extensive walking, stairs, standing) Tour will begin at the corner of Chippewa Avenue and Curtice Street. See your Registration Confirmation email for more information.

Walk the West Side’s District Del Sol, including Cesar Chavez Avenue, Wellstone Center, and El Burrito Mercado. Murals, art and rich aromas galore! Learn about the waves of immigrants who shaped the community. Stay for an optional lunch at El Burrito Mercado. Tour covers approximately 2.5 miles. Lunch purchases are on your own. Activity Tour Rating of 3 (Active- able to do some steps and/or standing) Guide: B Lotterman Tour will begin from the lobby of the Wellstone Community Center - free parking available in ramp or on the street. Tour from 10:00 to 12:00 with optional lunch to follow.

*Note- When you register for this course you are registering to have a electronic brochure with registration information emailed to you; you are not registering for an actual tour. St. Paul Community Education is pleased to offer a number of extended tours in cooperation with Landmark Tours. A local, family-owned tour operator, Landmark’s inclusive packages feature round-trip airfare, quality accommodations in great locations, many enjoyable meal experiences, admission to all itinerary attractions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, and the services of a professional Tour Manager. Upcoming travel opportunities include Chicago: Summer in the Windy City Oregon Coast with Crater Lake National Park Alaska- Two Unique Itineraries: Land & Sea or Glaciers & Trains Canadian Rockies with Banff & Yoho National Park Nova Scotia & The Islands of Eastern Canada Historic Trains of Colorado Greece & The Aegean Sea Cruise New Mexico with Taos, Santa Fe, & the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta American West with Monument Valley Australia Adventure Kenya: African Safari Autumn in New England Iceland with the Golden Circle & South Coast Tuscany: Culture & Cuisine Thanksgiving in New York City Nashville Country Christmas Tournament of Roses Parade with Catalina Island Florida Keys Hawaii: 4 Island Cruise & Tour To inquire about these tours and receive detailed tour information, do the following: Click the 'Enroll Now' button on this page to register and receive a link to the full Landmark catalog in your confirmation email.

Within just a few square miles in Saint Paul's Summit Hill neighborhood, F. Scott Fitzgerald met people and experienced things that would shape his life and career as a writer. Stroll this historic neighborhood while hearing tales of how he spent his formative years. Tour will begin from: 25 North Dale, St Paul 55102, one block north of Summit Avenue. Participants must be able to walk approximately 3 miles on fairly flat terrain without places to sit. Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Demanding - Extensive walking/stairs/standing)

Mark your calendars to join St. Paul Community Education and learn more about the upcoming 2024 tour opportunities with our local partner. Also, hear about other day trips and walking tours through SPPS Community Education.

Early Saint Paul was formed in Lowertown on the banks of the Mississippi. Hear about Lowertown’s evolution from whiskey stop to steam whistles to today’s hotspot (old Pig’s Eye would be amazed at the transformation!). Tour covers approximately 2 miles with limited places to sit. Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Demanding- extensive walking/stairs//standing) Tour begins from Saint Paul's Union Depot, 214 4th Street East (inside the front entrance of Union Depot on 4th Street/Light Rail stop side).

Visit the Cass Gilbert State Capitol grounds; a mall of memorials, sculptures, carved walkways and hidden treasures. Hear stories not told in books, but brought to life through art with bronze, woven metal trellises, spiraling pyramids, paving stones and hammered steel. This tour is of the grounds only; we will not be going inside the Capitol. Tour will begin from the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol: 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55155. Most of the walking tour is on paved walkways, and please note there are very few places to sit. Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Demanding - Extensive walking/stairs/standing)

Unearth Minnesota history while trekking through the city of Mendota. Learn about the geological history of the land, the abundant wildlife, and the various people who have called it home. Take in sites including St. Peter's Catholic Church, the Sibley Historic Site, and the main street buildings of Mendota. Tour covers approximately 1.5 - 2 miles. Wear good hiking shoes as the banks of the river can be muddy. Tour will begin from the public lot just down the hill from St Peter's Catholic Church, Between 1357 and 1405 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota Heights, MN 55150. https://goo.gl/maps/JAZhLUMWon7aPkMA6 Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Demanding - Extensive walking/stairs/standing)

Journey through Twin Cities Scandinavian heritage guided by Ole and Lena! It’s history mixed with humor, facts and fun! Why did so many Norwegians and Swedes decide to come to Minnesota? What is their influence on the state, and what does lutefisk have to teach us about life? Take this two-hour bus tour to find out. Tour includes: Step on Guide, & motorcoach transportation Tour Activity Rating 2 Tour will begin from the Wabasha Street Cave, 215 Wabasha St S, St Paul, MN 55107

Imagine a time when the Saintly city wasn’t always so saintly. Stroll through downtown and discuss the local impact of Prohibition, when Saint Paul was a hot spot for bootleggers and familiar landmarks took on a new life. Learn about Saint Paul’s beer history, and today’s boom in craft beer. Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Demanding - extensive walking/stairs/standing) Meet at the Science Museum of Minnesota Plaza at 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55102. See your Class Confirmation email for more information.