Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$504
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
completed
Start Date
August 2015
End Date
August 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Redwood
Redwood
Project Overview
Sean Kenney is renowned for his use of LEGOS to design and create contemporary sculptures for major corporations and venues around the globe. The arboretum has 25 of his sculptures on display and is sponsoring a community build for 200 folks to participate on August 8, at the Sensory Garden Center.
Project Details
26 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$504
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$504
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Parents and children will enjoy challenging, creative play which will enhance cognitive and behavioral skills. It may encourage participants to try lego building or perhaps try it on a larger scale even. Knowledge of the author/artist will help parents find books that might be of interest to their child. Experiencing the Arboretum and the outdoors will give children and families confidence, add to their creativity and imagination, and teach the appreciation of gardens as art.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Adults enjoyed the flower gardens, tram ride, learning stations/classes (tomato tasting and vegetable gardening), and the Lego sculptures. Children enjoyed the Natural Playspace, learning about plants, the Lego sculptures, and the hiking.

Source of Additional Funds

Partnered with the Wabasso library and shared bus costs. The Apple Gourd Community Garden provided lunch and snacks.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507) 376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200