175 Summer Reading Closing Program 2018 - The Raptor Center

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$203
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
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Project Overview

The U of MN Raptor Center presented a program about the raptors found in Minnesota, including four live raptors, at all 14 ECRL branches.

Project Details

1343 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
$203
Other Funds Leveraged
$173
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will complete a survey following the program and attendance will be recorded. Participants will learn about raptors in Minnesota including eagles, hawks, owls and more. They will learn about the rehabilitation capabilities of the Raptor Center, how they help to train veterinarians and the importance these special animals play in part of Minnesota culture.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Survey comments included: 'The best part was the educated presenter and the visual display, the presenter was extremely knowledgeable. She was prepared to answer all the questions. She engaged the audience in many ways. Best Ever!!' and 'I learned more than I thought I would, learning new things - the stories in detail.'

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library, District 911, District 912

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