Frozen Fun Fest 2025

Don't miss this annual winter celebration!

Medallion Hunt
Monday, Feb. 3; 9 a.m.

Coloring Contest
Monday, Feb. 3; 9 a.m.

Ice Block Party
Friday, Feb. 7; 5-8 p.m.
Friendly Hills Park

Puzzle Competition*
Saturday, Feb. 8; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Somerset Elementary School

Learn to Ice Fish
Saturday, Feb. 8; 2-4 p.m.
Rogers Lake Park

Coffee with the Council
Sunday, Feb. 9; 9-10 a.m.
Par 3 Community Clubhouse

*Registration required

Volunteers Needed

Help out at the Frozen Fun Fest Ice Block Party!

Volunteers are needed for:

• Snowshoe Trail: Work inside the warming house and assist families with checking out snowshoes and putting them on, then point them in the direction of the luminary trail. 
• Hot Chocolate Tent: Help make and serve hot chocolate to event participants.

Click Here to Volunteer

Planting for Winter Wildlife

In cold climates such as ours, birds and other animals that do not migrate look for food and shelter in the surrounding trees and shrubs. When you think about species to plant in your landscape this spring, consider trees and shrubs that provide food and shelter for winter wildlife.

Choose native evergreen species such as the White Spruce (Picea glauca), Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis), or Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) that provide cover and attract birds such as nuthatches and grouse, among others. They also serve well as windbreaks and screening.

Plant trees and shrubs that keep their berries throughout the winter, providing an important food source for birds and other wildlife. Native shrubs such as Winterberry (Ilex verticillate), Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) and American high bush cranberry (Viburnum trilobum), as well as trees such as Crabapple (Malus sp.) and Mountain Ash (Sorbus americana) keep their berries well into winter. These trees and shrubs attract several species of over-wintering birds including cedar waxwings, American robins (not all migrate), cardinals, and many more as well as other wildlife.

Tundra Swans at Rogers Lake

Tundra Swans have once again discovered the open water of Rogers Lake, created by the aerating process. If you stop to see the swans:

• Give them plenty of space, Tundra Swans are a protected species under federal and state laws.
• Do not feed Tundra Swans; bread and other food not designed for them can be harmful.
• Remember, there is dangerously thin ice in the area where the aerator is operating; pay attention to posted warning signs.

Now Hiring

Parks and Recreation Intern

Full-Time, Non Exempt - $16.75 - $17.50 Hourly

Seasonal Golf Course Clubhouse Worker

Part Time Non-Exempt - $14.00 - $14.75 Hourly

Seasonal Golf Course Maintenance Worker

Part-Time Non-Exempt - $16.75 - $17.50 Hourly

Weekly Crime Report

The Mendota Heights Police Department provides a weekly list of incidents taking place in our community. View historical crime reports.

Adaptive Recreation Bowling League

Wednesdays, Jan. 29-March 19; 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Concord Lanes, S. St. Paul

Click here to register by Jan. 22.