Staff education coordinator for the City's regional parks and trails system
System-wide. Education coordinator to implement environmental ed programs.
Jurisdiction-wide
Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$15,763,000$16,141,000
(a) $15,763,000 the first year and $16,141,000 the second year are to be distributed under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3. The Metropolitan Council may use a portion of this appropriation to provide grants for metropolitan parks and trails of regional or statewide significance within the metropolitan area that are not eligible under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) The Metropolitan Council shall submit a report on the expenditure and use of money appropriated under this section to the legislature as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195, by March 1 of each year. The report must detail the outcomes in terms of additional use of parks and trails resources, user satisfaction surveys, and other appropriate outcomes.
Collaborate with multiple partners to conduct numerous programs including hiking and geocache programs.
The Environmental Education program reached 1,172 participants between October 15, 2012 to March 15, 2014. Programs and events included Story Walk outdoor literacy program, Urban Birding Festival of the Twin Cities, geocaching, nature photography, and ice fishing.