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U. of Wisconsin Sea Grant: Great Lakes Education and Outreach

Submitted by Ellen on Thu, Apr 8, 2010 - 9:20am
  • birds
  • ecology
  • fish
  • geography
  • Great Lakes
  • Michigan
  • minnesota
  • Paddle to the Sea
  • physical geography
  • Wisconsin

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.

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Como Zoo Homeschool Class -ANIMAL TRACKS & TRACES (Ages 5–8)

Submitted by Ellen on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - 1:23pm
  • 3-5 y.o.
  • 6-8 y.o.
  • animals
  • ecology
  • hibernation
  • nature
  • science
  • winter
Date: 
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

Class description: Where do all the animals go during the cold winter months? The animals that brave our chilly winters are often hard to find, but leave several clues to their whereabouts. Take a wintery hike to discover the tracks and traces that give away the secrets of Minnesota's toughest animals.

Cost: $12/person

To register or for more information, see the Como Zoo website:

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Como Zoo Homeschool Class -ENDANGERED SPECIES (Ages 9–15)

Submitted by Ellen on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - 1:19pm
  • 9-11 y.o.
  • 12-14 y.o.
  • 15-18 y.o.
  • animals
  • conservation
  • ecology
  • nature
  • plants
  • science
Date: 
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

Class description: Learn about the conservation programs zoos and conservatories participate in to help endangered species everyday. Meet a variety of rare plants and animals that will give you good reason to make “earth-friendly” choices. Take home information that will empower you to make a difference.

Cost: $12/person

To register or for more information, see the Como Zoo website:

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Como Zoo Homeschool Class -PLANT & ANIMAL PARTNERS – IN DEPTH (Ages 9–15)

Submitted by Ellen on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - 1:14pm
  • 9-11 y.o.
  • 12-14 y.o.
  • 15-18 y.o.
  • animals
  • ecology
  • nature
  • plants
  • science
Date: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

Class description: Everything in nature is connected through the web of life. In this class, we’ll investigate some of the unique partnerships between plants and animals that make the world an amazing place to explore. In addition to reviewing concepts like food webs and plant and animal interdependencies, we will look deeper into specific plant and animal partnerships.

Cost: $12/person

To register or for more information, see the Como Zoo website:

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Como Zoo Homeschool Class -PLANT & ANIMAL PARTNERS (Ages 5–8)

Submitted by Ellen on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - 1:13pm
  • 3-5 y.o.
  • 6-8 y.o.
  • animals
  • ecology
  • nature
  • plants
  • science
Date: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

Class description: Sure animals depend on plants, but did you know plants depend on animals too? Everything in nature is connected through the web of life. In this class, we’ll investigate some of the unique partnerships between plants and animals that make the world an amazing place to explore.

Cost: $12/person

To register or for more information, see the Como Zoo website:

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Springbrook Nature Center

  • Nature Center
  • ecology
  • nature
  • science

Location

100 85th Ave. NW
Minneapolis, MN 55433
United States
Phone: 763-572-3588
45° 7' 27.8472" N, 93° 16' 49.944" W
See map: Google Maps

Maplewood Nature Center

  • Nature Center
  • ecology
  • nature
  • science

Location

2659 7th St E
Maplewood, MN 55119
United States
Phone: (651) 249-2170
44° 58' 2.1144" N, 92° 59' 17.9808" W
See map: Google Maps

Tamarack Nature Center

  • Nature Center
  • ecology
  • elementary
  • high school
  • middle school
  • nature
  • preschool
  • science

Location

5287 Otter Lake Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
United States
Phone: 651-407-5350
Fax: 651-407-5354
45° 5' 4.812" N, 93° 2' 6.2376" W
See map: Google Maps

Dodge Nature Center

  • Nature Center
  • animals
  • ecology
  • elementary
  • environment
  • environmental education
  • high school
  • middle school
  • nature
  • preschool
  • science

Location

365 Marie Ave
West St Paul, MN 55118
United States
Phone: 651-455-4531
44° 53' 25.2816" N, 93° 6' 55.8072" W
See map: Google Maps

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