Pine Island Nature Play Trail

Pine Island Nature Play Trail The Nature Play Trail inspires outdoor exploration, creativity, and a love for nature.

This trail provides hands-on, interactive experience in the outdoors, featuring natural play elements, educational stations and a welcoming environment.

07/15/2026

During this hot weather, the Nature Play Trail is a great place to walk! **Walking Event: Meet us on Saturday at 8:30am at the trail entrance** to explore it as a walking resource! We will look at maps - then everyone can enjoy a shady walk!

The Nature Play Trail offers shade and soft ground for community walkers! While it is primarily a children’s play area, walkers love it and are always welcome! We love supporting exercise and activity for all ages in Pine Island. See you Saturday!

We don’t have mosquitos yet - but we are ready for when they make their debut! Our welcome mailbox has bug spray and bug...
06/03/2026

We don’t have mosquitos yet - but we are ready for when they make their debut!

Our welcome mailbox has bug spray and bug stickers. We also had sunscreen… which has gone missing 😞 Please be respectful of our supplies - we don’t have a budget to keep replacing items. Use it, and leave it for the next visitors!

Adventures are waiting!

We are excited to see classes and community groups continuing to enjoy the Nature Play Trail and Outdoor Classroom! To h...
05/29/2026

We are excited to see classes and community groups continuing to enjoy the Nature Play Trail and Outdoor Classroom! To help us maintain this special space and ensure it remains safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all visitors, we are asking that all teachers and group leaders complete the Nature Play Trail Class & Group Visit Form before bringing a group to the trail.

Whenever possible, please submit requests at least one week in advance. This process helps us maintain accountability for this unique space that a small group of dedicated high school student volunteers has worked incredibly hard to create, improve, and maintain.

We also strongly encourage teachers and group leaders to visit the trail ahead of time before bringing students or groups. Previewing the space allows you to plan your visit, think through supervision needs, identify activities or stations you would like to use, and ensure adequate cleanup expectations are communicated to participants.

Our goal is to keep the Nature Play Trail a welcoming environment where children and visitors can safely connect with nature while respecting the hard work and care that has gone into creating this community treasure.

If you have any questions, please contact Megan Schimek.

Thank you for helping us care for and preserve this special place!

Link to Nature Play Trail Class and Visit Form:

Welcome to the Nature Play Trail! Thank you for planning a visit to the Nature Play Trail! Please read this form carefully and complete it in full prior to your visit. 🌳 This form is required for any groups (defined as more than 5 children with an adult supervisor) planning to use the trail. This...

Meet Our Nature Trail Manager, Ella! We’re excited to introduce Ella, our Nature Play Trail Manager! Ella is wrapping up...
05/28/2026

Meet Our Nature Trail Manager, Ella!

We’re excited to introduce Ella, our Nature Play Trail Manager! Ella is wrapping up her junior year at PIHS and has been instrumental in the development and creation of the Nature Play Trail from the very beginning. Her hard work, creativity, and care have helped shape this special space into a true community treasure.

Ella is passionate about getting kids outside, exploring, and connecting with nature, and she’s excited to see families and children enjoying all the trail has to offer!

As Nature Trail Manager, Ella will complete weekly audits and inspections of the trail to help maintain a welcoming, inviting, and inclusive environment for all visitors. She'll also be on the lookout for poison ivy along the trail and the invasive garlic mustard.

A friendly reminder: While Ella will help monitor and care for the space, it is not her job to clean up after visitors. Please help us keep the trail beautiful by cleaning up after yourselves, respecting the space, and leaving it ready for the next adventure.

Thank you for helping us care for this community treasure!

Here's a wonderful thought to start your day!
05/26/2026

Here's a wonderful thought to start your day!

05/20/2026

We’d love to see the photos you captured at Saturday’s Open House! Reply with them if you please :)

What a day! We have a lot to be thankful for…. Our local community organizations who sponsored activities and road cross...
05/17/2026

What a day! We have a lot to be thankful for…. Our local community organizations who sponsored activities and road crossings, The Farmers Market Ramblers for the awesome entertainment, our high school students who helped organize and run the day, Jonny Pops for donating yummy popsicles, and all of our vitiators who made the day and the trail come to life!

Congratulations to Brandi McCutcheon, the proud new owner of our mud kitchen!

Today’s the day!!!’ The trail is calling 🙂 We are excited for sunshine, adventure, activity, music and memories! How to ...
05/16/2026

Today’s the day!!!’ The trail is calling 🙂
We are excited for sunshine, adventure, activity, music and memories! How to see you there!

We are so excited for the Nature Play Trail Open House this Sunday from 4–6pm and want to give a HUGE thank you to the a...
05/14/2026

We are so excited for the Nature Play Trail Open House this Sunday from 4–6pm and want to give a HUGE thank you to the amazing community groups and individuals who are helping host activities during the event!

Thank you to:
✨ Nicole Mills Photography
✨ Pine Island Lions Club
✨ Pine Island Cub Scouts
✨ Nurture in Nature Occupational Therapy
✨ Miss Angie’s Place
✨ FCCLA
✨ Pine Island Scouts
✨ Farmer’s Market Ramblers
✨ And the students in the Roots and Shoots Environmental Club

Your excitement, creativity, and dedication to the Nature Play Trail mean so much to us. This trail has truly become a community treasure because of the support and involvement of so many incredible people and organizations.

We hope you’ll come out on Sunday from 4–6pm to explore the trail, enjoy activities, and celebrate this amazing community collaboration with us!

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8th Street SE
Pine Island, MN
55963

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