Below are photos from some of our Friends of Maplewood events. Click on a photo to enlarge it. Click on the arrows to see more photos.
Note: The Friends of Maplewood or individual photographers retain the copyrights to their photos.
Event Photo Gallery
Candlelight Ski - Feb 2020
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Ian Lindgren)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Greg Stetz)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Greg Stetz)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Greg Stetz)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Greg Stetz)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Greg Stetz)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Greg Stetz)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Greg Stetz)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Greg Stetz)
Maplewood State Park - 2020 Candlelight Ski (Photo credit: Greg Stetz)
Photo Contest 2018-2019
1st Place: From Hallaway Hill by Deb Sjostrom
2nd Place: Colored Leaf Path by Josh Von Bank
Boats by Abigail Von Bank
Lilypads by Abigail Von Bank
Fall Reflection by Brenda Ebanks
View with a View by Brenda Ebanks
Hiking Together by Cary Ann Krogsgaard
New Trail (July 10, 2019) by Deb Sjostrom
Boat & Dock by Josh Von Bank
A Corner of Beauty by Kathy Carlson
The Glen by Kathy Carlson
Looking Towards the Sun by Sarah Wolfer
Blue Reflections by Sarah Wolfer
Color My World by Susan Anderson
Serenity by Susan Anderson
1st Place: Double Trouble by Susan Anderson
2nd Place: Family Time by Susan Anderson
Fluff by Abigail Von Bank
Two Deer by Abigail Von Bank
Berries by Brenda Ebanks
Rock Formations by Cary Ann Krogsgaard
Beaver by Josh Von Bank
Deer Antlers by Josh Von Bank
We Three by Kathy Carlson
End to a Beginning by Sarah Wolfer
Summer Bloom by Sarah Wolfer
1st Place: Horseback Riders by Brenda Ebanks
2nd Place: Sitting on the Dock by Cary Ann Krogsgaard
Capturing Beauty by Cary Ann Krogsgaard
Creative Afternoon by Kathy Carlson
First Paddle Board Ride by Nikki Jo Lynnes
Lily Pad Paddle by Nikki Jo Lynnes
Leaf Days - Sept/Oct 2019
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Bonnie and John Nordstrom
2019 Leaf Days: Painted by Mike Benson
2019 Leaf Days: Can you find the heart in the photo, see next photo
2019 Leaf Days: Here is the heart shape
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
2019 Leaf Days: Photo by Chuck Krekelberg
Watercolor Painting - June 2019
Maple Syrup Demonstration Day - April 2018
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration School Group
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration School Group
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration School Group
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration School Group
2018 Maple Syrup Demonstration School Group
Candlelight Ski - Feb 2018
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Maplewood State Park - 2018 Candlelight Ski
Leaf Days - Sept/Oct 2017
Leaf Days 2017
Leaf Days 2017
Leaf Days 2017
Leaf Days 2017
Leaf Days 2017
Leaf Days 2017
Sugar Shack Dedication - Sept 2017
Sugar Shack Dedication Ceremony
Sugar Shack Dedication Ceremony
Sugar Shack Dedication Ceremony
Welcome and Introduction by Don Del Greco - Park Manager
Sugar Shack History by John Nordstrom - President, Friends of Maplewood
Recognition of Donors by Stu Peterson - Treasurer, Friends of Maplewood
Stu Peterson and Denise Laymon - Friends of Maplewood
Denise Laymon - VP/President Elect, Friends of Maplewood
Sugar Shack Dedication Ceremony - State Rep. Bud Nornes
Official Gifting of the Key
MN DNR - Parks and Trails
Ceremony Closing and Thank You by Jeff Fjestad - Assistant Park Manager
Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting
Sugar Shack Dedication Ceremony
Sugar Shack Dedication Ceremony - Cake
Sugar Shack Dedication Ceremony - Maple Syrup Samples
Sugar Shack Dedication
Sugar Shack Dedication
Sugar Shack Dedication
Sugar Shack Project - Fall 2015 thru Spring 2017
Future site of new Maplewood Sugar Shack. Northwest corner of Trail Center parking lot.
First sign of progress. Survey work conducted by MN DNR Parks and Trails. (Aug 2015)
Existing "temporary" maple sap cooking arch. To be replaced! (Established 2010)
Lake Region Electric Co-op installing underground power supply to new sugar shack site. (Nov 2015)
Lake Region Electric Co-op installing underground power supply to new sugar shack site. (Nov 2015)
New state-of-the-art sap evaporator to be installed in new sugar shack (Donated 2013)
Erosion Control.
Erosion Control.
Sugar Shack sign near new site (by Trail Center).
Sugar Shack sign near new site (by Trail Center).
Sugar Shack ground breaking (07-27-2016).
Sugar Shack ground breaking (07-27-2016).
Sugar Shack ground breaking (07-27-2016).
Sugar Shack ground breaking (07-27-2016).
Sugar Shack ground breaking (07-27-2016).
Sugar Shack ground breaking (07-27-2016).
Sugar Shack ground breaking (07-27-2016).
Sugar Shack roughing in the drains (08-24-2016)
Sugar Shack setting the re-rod (08-24-2016)
Sugar Shack setting forms and re-rod (08-24-2016)
Sugar Shack cement pour (08-25-2016)
Sugar Shack cement pour and setting wall ties (08-25-2016)
Sugar Shack Dave Knopf setting wall ties (08-25-2016)
Sugar Shack framing up wall number one (08-31-2016)
Sugar Shack riseth! (09-01-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (09-06-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (09-06-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (09-20-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (09-20-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (10-01-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (10-01-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (11-01-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (11-01-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (09-12-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (11-15-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (11-15-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (11-16-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (11-17-2016)
Sugar Shack progress (12-02-2016)
CDL Continuous Flow Food Grade Evaporator
New Sugar Shack ready for the 2017 season
Maple Syrup Demonstration Day - April 2017
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
2017 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day
Candlelight Ski - Feb 2016
2016 Candlelight Ski Event
2016 Candlelight Ski Event
2016 Candlelight Ski Event
2016 Candlelight Ski Event
2016 Candlelight Ski Event
2016 Candlelight Ski Event
2016 Candlelight Ski Event
2016 Candlelight Ski Event
2016 Candlelight Ski Event
Leaf Days - Sept/Oct 2016
Drawing Lessons
Leaf Rubbings
Pine cone bird feeders
Edible mushrooms
Cutting maple leafs
Using apple press
Showing model boats
Grinding corn
Handkerchief dolls
Making bird feeders
Duck decoys
Selling food
Handkerchief dolls
Toys-buzz saw
Shelling corn
Apple press
Leaf Days - Sept/Oct 2015
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