Here is a listing of upcoming open-to-public events for Oakdale Grove and other Groves & Protogroves of the RDNA & NRDNA. This means YOU are invited to these events!
RDNA Reunions and Anniversary Gatherings
September casual meetup part I: Saturday September 5, 2026, 1 PM to 3 PM, Tree Identification Hike, Locke Park, 840 71st Ave NE, Fridley, MN
Park by the restrooms and picnic shelter – it is past the off-leash dog park
Stroll through shaded, level, paved trails – total hike is about 1 mile
Identify 28 trees, including non-native and invasive species
Identify 15 shrubs, plants, wild herbs, and a bonus rock
September casual meetup part II: Saturday September 12, 2026, 1 PM to 3 PM: Tree Identification Hike: Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN
Rally in the shade by the park rules sign (with the brown sign that says no unauthorized vehicles)
Stroll through shaded, level, paved trails – total hike is 1.3 miles
Identify 46 tree species
(last call for self-nominations of Grove officer candidates)
Autumnal Equinox elections and ritual: Saturday September 19, 2026, 1 PM to 2 PM, Oakdale Nature Preserve (4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN)
It's also Oakdale Grove's 15th anniversary since being founded as a protogrove in 2011!
There will be cake.
Spiritual Retreat 2026: Friday October 9 through Sunday October 11, 2026, Baker Park Reserve, campground D
Reserve your tent/RV pad for campground D at https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/baker-campground
Jax's ordination to the Order of the Morrigan: Saturday October 10, 2026, time TBA
This is a very rare rite of passage to the higher orders of the RDNA priesthood; come and stand as witness to this momentous occasion!
Samhain ritual: Saturday October 31, 2026, 1 PM to 2 PM, Roseville Central Park, 2540 Lexington Avenue North
Find us at the fire pit to the right of the Jaycees picnic shelter.
November casual meetup: Saturday November 14, 2026, 1 PM to 3 PM, location TBA
December casual meetup: Saturday December 5, 2026, 12 PM to 1 PM, Roseville Central Park, 2540 Lexington Avenue North
Find us at the fire pit to the right of the Jaycees picnic shelter
Midwinter Solstice Ritual: Saturday December 19, 2026, 12 PM to 1 PM, Roseville Central Park, 2540 Lexington Avenue North
Find us at the fire pit to the right of the Jaycees picnic shelter
If an event is listed as a casual meetup or hangout, you never need to bring anything. Though it may always be beneficial to bring a small notebook and writing implement if we're discussing resources or druidic practices, etc. It's always optional, but these are the suggestions:
If an event is listed as a ritual, all attendees are invited to either observe or participate to the extent they feel comfortable. If you'd like to participate, then at least consider bringing a ceremonial cup of some sort. Regardless of the style, we usually refer to ceremonial cups simply as "chalices." They can be a travel mug, a ceramic or metal goblet, cast resin, wood, or glass. Since we're outside and often have uneven surfaces, ceramic and glass can be fragile of course, but you might see a number of us with glass cups. In fact, there's an unofficial tradition in Reformed Druidism that we tend to use short "Georgian pattern" glass tumblers. Mosser Glass still makes them new, but you can find them relatively easily in any big antique store. Attendees will also bring a plant-based offering for the fire or sometimes some poetry to offer. If you have a ritual robe you like to wear, or other ceremonial garments that you use in your personal practice, that is also welcome. Many attendees just wear everyday clothing to rituals. Again it's all optional, but here are the suggestions: