Past public field trips
Field trip number: FT#1981
Location: Dakota City Heritage Village — 4008 220th St. W., Farmington, MN 55024
Date: Friday, May 27, 2011 - 10:30am - 1:15pm
Dakota City Heritage Village is a 1900-era village and museum dedicated to connecting people to the rural past. Located in Farmington, Minnesota, just 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities, on the Dakota County Fairgrounds.
The Village Experience tour visits about nine buildings where children can try various period activities (e.g. using a stereoscope, handling items in the blacksmith's shop, rug...
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Field trip number: FT#1982
Location: Dakota City Heritage Village — 4008 220th St. W., Farmington, MN 55024
Date: Friday, May 27, 2011 - 10:30am - 1:15pm
Dakota City Heritage Village is a 1900-era village and museum dedicated to connecting people to the rural past. Located in Farmington, Minnesota, just 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities, on the Dakota County Fairgrounds.
The Village Experience tour visits about nine buildings where children can try various period activities (e.g. using a stereoscope, handling items in the blacksmith's shop, rug...
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Field trip number: FT#4040
Location: SteppingStone Theatre — 55 Victoria St N, Saint Paul, MN 55104-7196
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The new schoolbus driver has a magic satchel that holds ancient fables from Asia. As each story is pulled out, the children on the bus are magically transported to China, Laos & the Philippines where they live out stories and learn the morals they unlock. See how learning about traditional Asian fables can help solve problems today. This is SteppingStone Theatre's 6th collaboration with Mu...
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Field trip number: FT#1971
Title: Pulp Painting at MCBA
Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts — Open Book Building , 1011 Washington Ave S, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Date: Friday, May 13, 2011 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Pulp Painting Class
Combine the art and science of papermaking with painting. After pulling a sheet of cotton paper, each student will create a rich image using an assortment of finely pigmented (colored) pulp and stencils. Completed pieces look great by themselves or combined into a group project. This workshop allows students to learn traditional Western papermaking as they explore an aspect of...
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Field trip number: FT#1975
Title: Pop-Up Books at MCBA
Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts — Open Book Building , 1011 Washington Ave S, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Date: Friday, May 13, 2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pop-Up Books Class
Explore the third dimension in bookmaking through paper engineering. Create a simple portrait or a tower base that transforms into animals, real or fanciful. Explore a variety of pop-up techniques to create a landscape scene. From the simple to the elaborate, there is a pop-up book that will fit your curriculum and inspire your students.
http://www.mnbookarts.org/workshops/...
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Field trip number: FT#1709
Location: Gale Woods Farm — 7210 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Please register through Three Rivers Park District
http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-hoofs-and-halters--p...
Hoofs and Halters is a livestock program at Gale Woods Farm where participants will learn animal husbandry skills, animal science, livestock showmanship and leadership.
This session will focus on poultry. Follow the life a chick from hatching to 3 weeks of age; learn how...
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Field trip number: FT#1710
Location: Gale Woods Farm — 7210 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This program has been cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Thank you for your interest
Please register via Three Rivers Park District
http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-farm-explorers--may-...
May is a busy time on the farm! Join Gale Woods farmers caring for farm animals, transplanting plants in the greenhouse and planting in the garden. Farm Explorers will...
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Field trip number: FT#1186
Location: Stages Theatre Company — 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 9:15am - 11:30am
Pinkalicious – Regional Premier, recommended for all ages
When little Pinkalicious eats too many pink cupcakes, the result is an extreme case of Pinkatitis, turning her pink from head to toe— and she is delighted – until, that is, she discovers that the cure may not be as pleasant as the condition. Based on the book by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann.
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Field trip number: FT#1794
Location: Gale Woods Farm — 7210 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration is now via Three Rivers Park District.
http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-farm-discovery-for-g...
Let’s Get Growing! Spring brings new life to the farm! Farmers are busy caring for baby animals and preparing and planting the fields and gardens. Discover what’s growing on the farm by planting in the greenhouse or gardens and visiting the barn’s new arrivals.
This...
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Field trip number: FT#1795
Location: Gale Woods Farm — 7210 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration is now via Three Rivers Park District.
http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-farm-discovery-for-p...
Let’s Get Growing! Spring brings new life to the farm! Farmers are busy caring for baby animals and preparing and planting the fields and gardens. Discover what’s growing on the farm by planting in the greenhouse or gardens and visiting the barn’s new...
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Field trip number: FT#1185
Title: Holes at Stages Theater
Location: Stages Theatre Company — 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 9:15am - 11:30am
Holes – recommended for ages 8+
Louis Sachar, creator of Sideways Stories from Wayside School, also wrote a novel called Holes, which won the 1999 Newbery Medal. Stanley Yelnats is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and is sent to Camp Green Lake to serve his sentence. Despite the name, the camp is a dry wasteland, and the boys
there are assigned to dig one deep hole each day. But all is not...
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Field trip number: FT#1792
Location: Gale Woods Farm — 7210 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration for this event is now closed on this site but you may continue to register at Three Rivers Park District until the event has filled.
Spring has Sprung! Join Gale Woods Farmers and meet the new farm animals babies - chicks, lambs, calves, piglets and more - while learning how the farmers care for animals young and old. Children will help with chores and cook with...
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Field trip number: FT#1793
Location: Gale Woods Farm — 7210 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration for this event has now closed on this site, but you may continue to register through Three Rivers Park District until the event has filled.
Spring has Sprung! Join Gale Woods Farmers and meet the new farm animals babies - chicks, lambs, calves, piglets and more - while learning how the farmers care for animals young and old. Children will help with chores and cook with spring...
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Field trip number: FT#1969
Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts — Open Book Building , 1011 Washington Ave S, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Date: Friday, April 8, 2011 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Japanese Paper Folder Class
This Japanese folder is a single piece of decorative paper folded several times to create multiple pockets. By itself it is perfect to hold papers or cards. We will add sewn pages to create a softcover book. Utilize the many pockets for a great research journal. The small format is the perfect size to hold CDs!
http://www.mnbookarts.org/workshops/stdyouth.html
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Field trip number: FT#1974
Title: Paper Making at MCBA
Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts — Open Book Building , 1011 Washington Ave S, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Date: Friday, April 8, 2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paper Making Class
Students learn the process of turning plants -- from papyrus to today's commercial wood pulp -- into paper. Using authentic Western papermaking tools, each student uses a mould and deckle to pull wet paper pulp to make two sheets of cotton paper.
http://www.mnbookarts.org/workshops/stdyouth.html
Please note: In order for all of the children to get the most out of the class,...
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Field trip number: FT#3259
Location: Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts — 2010 E. Hennepin Ave. Building #10, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Inspiring, mystifying, compelling - glass has captivated imaginations through the ages. If you have a group of students, artists, colleagues or friends who enjoy educational adventures, Foci MCGA has an exhilarating experience for you! Our instructors will provide a narrated demonstration of the origins and properties of glass, and create a spectacular piece of glass art before your eyes....
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Field trip number: FT#3258
Location: Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts — 2010 E. Hennepin Ave. Building #10, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Date: Monday, April 4, 2011 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Inspiring, mystifying, compelling - glass has captivated imaginations through the ages. If you have a group of students, artists, colleagues or friends who enjoy educational adventures, Foci MCGA has an exhilarating experience for you! Our instructors will provide a narrated demonstration of the origins and properties of glass, and create a spectacular piece of glass art before your eyes....
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Field trip number: FT#3296
Location: Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts — 2010 E. Hennepin Ave. Building #10, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Date: Friday, April 1, 2011 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Inspiring, mystifying, compelling - glass has captivated imaginations through the ages. If you have a group of students, artists, colleagues or friends who enjoy educational adventures, Foci MCGA has an exhilarating experience for you! Our instructors will provide a narrated demonstration of the origins and properties of glass, and create a spectacular piece of glass art before your eyes....
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Field trip number: FT#3179
Location: Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts — 2010 E. Hennepin Ave. Building #10, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Date: Friday, April 1, 2011 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Inspiring, mystifying, compelling - glass has captivated imaginations through the ages. If you have a group of students, artists, colleagues or friends who enjoy educational adventures, Foci MCGA has an exhilarating experience for you! Our instructors will provide a narrated demonstration of the origins and properties of glass, and create a spectacular piece of glass art before your eyes....
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Field trip number: FT#1707
Location: Gale Woods Farm — 7210 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Hoofs and Halters is a livestock program at Gale Woods Farm where participants learn animal husbandry skills, animal science, livestock showmanship and leadership.
Join the Gale Woods Farmers for five weeks during lambing season: Hoofs and Halters participants will follow the development of a lamb from birth to five weeks of age, tracking their growth and learning how to keep them healthy....
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