FIELD TRIP 2025: Art and Nature Festival

Name: FIELD TRIP 2025: Art and Nature Festival
Start: 2025-09-13T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-13T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 2500 County Road E W, Saint Anthony, MN, United States, Minnesota 55421

Schedule

Sat Sep 13 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2500 County Road E W, Saint Anthony, MN, United States, Minnesota 55421 | Minneapolis, MN

Bring your family and join in the 16th annual celebration of arts and nature at Silverwood’s FIELD TRIP event taking place Saturday, September 13th from 12 to 4PM. This outdoor event is free, for all ages, and you may drop-in anytime.
AROUND THE VISITOR CENTER AND PATIO:
- Shop artwork from local makers with Minneapolis Craft Market.
- Watercolor your own botanical bookmark inspired by the work of gallery artist, Kristen Majia Peterson!
- Investigate prairie grasses and flowers up close with a Silverwood Naturalist!
- Drop-in and weave with the Twin Cities Basket Weavers on the back patio of the Visitor Center!
- Inside: Nancy Ariza Art Vending Machine: Check out our newest art vending machine by local printmaking studio Amilado Press, featuring artwork by María José Castillo, Lynda Grafito, and Genessis Lopez. Guests will have the chance to collect original small screen prints dispensed from a classic sticker vending machine.
(1-3PM ONLY) Brighton McCormick, Fire Press Library activities:
- COLD PRESS WORKSHOP - Join us for a hands-on introduction to the cool side of the Fire Press Library process. The Cold Press Workshop uses ink stamps to produce beautiful hand-printed postcards and art prints, and seed packets. We’ll supply native plant seeds free of charge, enabling you to pair your artwork with tangible reminders of local biodiversity. Learn traditional stamping techniques, explore the FPL’s collections, and connect with other nature enthusiasts.
- HOT PRESS WORKSHOP - Come check out a new series of Silverwood Park inspired cast metal brands. During the Hot Press Workshop, you’ll learn to use cast metal brands from the Fire Press Library (FPL) to permanently burn intricate images into reclaimed wood. Under guided instruction, participants will craft their own garden markers and unique prints.
AT THE AMPHITHEATER AND GREAT LAWN:
- Enjoy live music performances by local artists Paper Chain (12PM) and *splash!* (2:30PM) in the outdoor amphitheater.
- Play on the Great Lawn! Spin some big hula hoops, play with the rainbow parachute, or challenge a friend to a game of giant Jenga, jumbo Scrabble, or bean bag toss.
- Food available for purchase from local food truck: Dine-1-1!
- Beer, wine, and soda options available for purchase from Complete Beverage.
NEAR THE WHITE OAK CLASSROOM:
- Learn about Silverwood's clay programs, get your hands dirty with a clay play table, and meet our new 'Little Free Pottery Library'!
- Bring a piece of art to leave or take a piece of art home from the art swap!
ALONG THE TRAIL:
- Visit Silverwood's expanded Nature Play Area where you can build, explore, and join in a scavenger hunt for hidden images!
- Explore Silverwood's self-guided Art on Foot trail, including brand new sculpture and poetry stops!
The 2025 Silverwood OnStage summer concert series is made possible by our generous sponsors Eastside Food Co-op, Royal Restoration, Washburn-McReavy, Budget Sign, Chase Bliss, and Eckroth Music.