MNA advances natural and cultural resource interpretation for the purpose of fostering wise stewardship of all resources #environmentaleducation#optoutside#EE
Things you only hear at a nature center: "There aren't any tracks on the ranger b/c I'm going to use it in a parade"
What's the most random statement from your nature center? #naturecentermusings#onlyinEnviroEd#weirdthingsatwork
Dodge is delighted to welcome the @MNNaturalists Association! Their 2021 conference kicked off today at Shepard farm, our newest property in cottage grove. Naturalists toured the barns, buildings and acres of this special addition to Dodge.
Is it Friday yet? All of us at Dodge can't wait to welcome our friends from the Minnesota Naturalists' Association for their 2021 Conference: “Resilient By Nature." Wear your wind and warmth layers! ❄️
Have you registered for the conference? 👀👀👀
Have you entered the Photo Contest?
The following are this year's photo contest categories:
-MN Monochrome
-MN Flora
-MN Fauna
-Landscapes & Skies
-Creeks and Rivers, Puddles and Ponds
https://t.co/7lribFkH9A
By submitting a photo, you agree to the use of the photo by Minnesota Naturalists' Association in the photo contest, as well as in other marketing and communication publications in the future (with credit given).
“The Manidoog's(Spirits) great compassion and love for the Anishinaabe plays a large part in
History as well as Today.”
Find more information about our keynote presenter here: https://t.co/wdcpImvy6P
Are you ready for the Conference? We sure are!
Here’s some info about our amazing keynote speaker: 'Nazhike-awaasang' Bradley E. Harrington!
His presentation is titled The Spiritual History of the Anishinaabe!
“The journey will describe how the Anishinaabe started a Physical Existence as a Spiritual Being,
navigated tragedy and established themselves in the Natural History of America, most often as a
footnote.” (cont.)
We’ll be meeting at the main parking lot:
Shepard Farm
8946 70th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Fee:
Member $10
Nonmember $15
Registration opens TOMORROW:
https://t.co/ghETzLOEgG
It’s that time of year again—conference season!
Here’s what this year’s field trip looks like!
Join us for an afternoon hike to explore the beautiful and historic Shepard Farm!
https://t.co/SeznFicZ8V
Dodge Nature Center Farm Director Don Oberdorfer will lead a tour of the property and provide an overview of the work being done to develop environmental and farm education programming, as well as the fascinating human and natural history of the site.