Launching Environmental Education at Shepard Farm
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$639,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Dodge Nature Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
June 2027
Counties Affected
Dakota
Washington
Project Overview
Dodge Nature Center will teach 10,000 Minnesota K-6 youth through standards-aligned, outdoor experiences and hands-on learning at our new Shepard Farm property.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2025 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05l
Appropriation Language
$639,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Dodge Nature Center to build partnerships with South Washington County Schools and provide standards-aligned, outdoor experiences and hands-on learning at Shepard Farm for Minnesota K-6 youth to increase their environmental skills and knowledge.
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$639,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
11.79
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.
Project Manager
First Name
Pete
Last Name
Cleary
Organization Name
Dodge Nature Center
Street Address
365 Marie Ave W
City
West St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55118-3848
Phone
(651) 789-5205
Email
pcleary@dodgenaturecenter.org
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