Eastman Nature Center
Location
13351 Elm Creek Park Road
Dayton, MN
55369
United States
Phone:
763.694.7700
45° 8' 8.9592" N, 93° 26' 33.9468" W
See map: Google Maps
Nestled within the Elm Creek Park Reserve, in the sugar maple and basswood flood plain forest of Rush Creek, the 6,800-square-foot Eastman Nature Center is a peaceful retreat where visitors can explore the natural world. Among the displays and exhibits in the nature center, you’ll find artifacts and stories from the Swiss pioneers who settled on land that is now part of the Elm Creek Park Reserve. For inquisitive guests, our staff offers a variety of fun, hands-on educational programs for general public and school groups.
Public field trips at Eastman Nature Center
Tue, Sep 22, 2009 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Become a hydrologist. Use tablets to test the pond for natural chemicals dissolved in the water. Scoop up water insects with nets and use magnifying glasses to identify them. Discover how pollutants can have harmful effects on both the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Learn about the types of pollutants, their sources, pathways, impacts and strategies to control. Find out how to reduce the...
