174 Summer Reading Program for Outreach - Lake Superior Zoo

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$232
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
In Progress
Start Date
October 2017
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Isanti
Mille Lacs
Pine
Aitkin
Isanti
Mille Lacs
Pine
Project Overview

Lake Superior Zoo visited all 8 ECRL Outreach sites highlighting information about Minnesota native animals as part of the 2018 Summer Reading program.

Project Details

845 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$232
Other Funds Leveraged
$181
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will complete a survey following the program and attendance will be recorded. Expected outcomes include learning about Minnesota native animals, their environment and the importance of these animals in Minnesota culture.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Survey comments included: I loved seeing the gopher snake and learning about them because they live in my yard, the presenter was very knowledgeable, plus seeing the animals, especially the owl was cool, this young woman explained expertly about the animals she brought wonderful program, thank you for offering to our community, entertaining the kids with knowledge.

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library, Braham Event Center, Isanti Community Center, Onamia Rolf Olsen Center, City of McGrath, City of Hill City, City of Jacobson, City of Duquette, City of Giese

Project Manager
First Name
Carla
Last Name
Lydon
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008-1588
Phone
763-392-0643
Email
clydon@ecrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200