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Crystal Collection Reindeer - 2011

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,280
Project of
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Status
Completed
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Blue Earth
Project Overview

The Crystal Collection Reindeer program provides an educational opportunity that combines live animal, artifacts and a narrative of facts, folklore and how the reindeer was an essential part of Nordic culture.

Project Details
  • Event Dates: 
  1. Mankato – 12/4/10 10:30am – 12:30pm   
  2. Lake Crystal – 12/3/10 4pm – 6pm
  3. Mapleton – 12/3/10 5pm – 7pm
  • Attendance:
  1. Mankato = 350  
  2. Lake Crystal = 200
  3. Mapleton = 50
  • Partner Organization(s):  Crystal Collection Reindeer
  • Partner Organization(s) Contribution/Role in the Program:  Crystal Collection Reindeer – supplied reindeer and knowledge of Nordic culture
  • Program Outputs:  Blue Earth County Library Director Tim Hayes discussed this event on FM93 the morning of November 9th which reached children and adults within the Blue Earth County and surrounding communities.
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,280
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; Describe proposed end user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.

  • The audience, both young and old will enjoy viewing live reindeer while learning about the role reindeer played in Nordic life and culture as well as the important function they serve during the holiday season.
Measurable Outcome(s)

This very popular program gave the audience an opportunity to experience live reindeer up-close as well as learn more about reindeer habitat and the folklore that surrounds these incredible animals.

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