Prairie Ecology Bus - Critters Up Close

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$125
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
no
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Redwood
Redwood
Project Overview

The Prairie Ecology Bus presents a program called "Critters up Close" for youth pre-kindergarten through 6th grade where kids have hands on experience with a snake, salamander and turtles. They learn how and what the Native Americans and early pioneers used these critters for and also the habitats that they live in and how they've changed since the homesteading of Minnesota.

Project Details

30 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$125
Other Funds Leveraged
$55
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Children will learn more about animals through fun activities provided by the ecology bus. Children will have hands on experience with animals and learn about the unique lives, habitats and history of these critters. Anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

This program was enjoyed by both kids and adults. The Prairie Ecology Bus shared information about snakes, salamanders and turtles, including about how and what the Native Americans and early pioneers used the animals for and how their habitats have changed since the early settlers first came to Minnesota. Both adults and children got to hold and/or touch the animals.

Source of Additional Funds

Lamberton Community Center venue - $40.00
Lamberton News, advertising - $15.00

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