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U. of Wisconsin Sea Grant: Great Lakes Education and Outreach
This site seems to be aiming to have all the information you'd need to understand the geography and ecology of the Great Lakes region. Most of the information is aimed at adults, but would be accessible to an interested child. There is also a Parent/Kids section with information on the birds, fish, frogs, and more of the Great Lakes.
Second Fridays: Winter Recreation: Nordic Skiing for Families
Winter Recreation: Nordic Skiing for Families
Minnesota’s winter weather has been unpredictable lately, but if we have 4 inches of snow, we’ll be out on it! You will learn the basics of classic Nordic skiing including balancing, how to stop and go, and going up and down gentle hills. You will be prepared to ski Tamarack’s beginner loop!
- Rental equipment available for an additional $5 (please arrive 30 minutes early to allow for check out procedure).
- We recommend you dress in multiple synthetic or wool layers, plus hats and mittens.
Second Fridays: Winter’s Coming!
Winter’s Coming!
Days are shorter and nights are cold: Do you know what the animals (and plants!) are doing? Through games, experimentation and observation, we will explore the many strategies living things use to cope with the Minnesota’s harshest season. Are YOU ready for winter?
Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm
Second Fridays for individual homeschool families with children ages 5-11
It's a Pumpkins Life
Hey, isn't that a life cycle ripening in the garden? Play Life Cycle Bingo and search for plants in all stages of their lives. Start a pumpkin seed investigation. Compare the "insides" of pumpkins and their relatives. Estimate a giant pumpkin's weight. TAKE HOME INVESTIGATIONS!
MN Harvest: Eating Healthy from and for the Earth
(meet at the Learning Center)
Apples for Minnesota
(meet at the Horticultural Research Center)
Suggested age: 6-12 years
Tour the orchard to see apple trees loaded with ripening fruit. Help make apple cider in an old-time cider press. Try an apple taste test, learn about apple blossom pollination, and taste apple cider. Take home an apple!
Dodge Nature Center Home School Program: Wilderness Skills
Course Description:
What does it take to survive in the wilderness? Get to know wild Minnesota and understand the impact that it has on humans in survival situations. Students have the chance to test out their survival skills by building fires and shelters using minimal materials.
This program is designed specifically for home school groups. Pre-registration is required.
See http://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/Activities/Public-Programs/?activityId=168 to register, and for more information.
