OUTDOOR SEMINARS
Why should all the fun of learning in nature's classroom be left to youth? Adults are just as excited about learning in and about the oudoors, so Eagle Bluff ELC has created programs for the young at heart and curious in mind!
Cost: $5 per person Duration: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Who Can Join?: Adults and youth over the age of 15
(Individuals ages 15-17 must be accompanied by and adult)
Reservations are required. Call 507-467-2437 or 888-800-9558 to inquire or save your spot!
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
Compasses Decoded
Clueless about how to use that compass in your cloest? This seminar will allow you to put that piece fo equipment to good use! Participants will use snowshoes and compasses to navigate our orienteering course. Reading a compass is a life skill that anyone can do! Compasses and Snowshoes will be provided. |
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Saturday, March 7th, 2009
Maple Syrup: From Tree to Table
Have you been wondering how to take advantage of the Maple Tree in your front yard? Eagle Bluff staff will teach you everything you need to know for making your own Maple Syrup! Participants will learn tree identification, how to tap a tree, and the process of turning sap into syrup.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2009
Basic GPS Navigation and the Sport of Geocaching
The latest technology craze has hit Eagle Bluff and we're excited to share the fun! During this seminar, participants will learn how to use handheld GPS units. Once the basics are down, it is off to find our hidden caches. The sport of geocaching is one to get hooked on! GPS units will be provided. |
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Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Root River Canoe Tour
Wading Great Blue Herons, swimming Brook Trout, and the historic Root River Hydroelectric Plant are just a few of the things you'll have the opportunity to see on the Canoe Tour! Eagle Bluff staff will demonstrate all the necessary canoe strokes before you hit the water and will be with you on the river to answer whatever questions arise. Eagle Bluff will provide canoes, paddles, and PFD's for the canoe tour. |
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Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Backyard Ponds: Signs of a Healthy Ecosystem
Do you know what is living in your pond? There are numerous creatures that can be found in healthy ponds. Participants in this seminar will discover a wide variety of macroinvertebrates that can indicate the health of aquatic ecosystems. Come see what lives below the surface! |
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Fungus & Friends: What Decomposers Can Do for You!
Though decomposers get a bad rap, they truly are amazing! Join us to see just how important decomposers are and how you can harness their power. The basics of composting and vermiculture (a.k.a worm farms), along with fungus in the wild will be covered. You'll never view decomposers the same again! |
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Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Stars Over Minnesota
December is the best month for stargazing, so why not join us for a guided tour of the sky? We'll start out inside an indoor inflatable planetarium to learn the basics and then head outside to practice our newly acquired skills on the night sky. |
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