Minnesota Zoomobile

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$750
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kandiyohi
Swift
Kandiyohi
Swift
Project Overview
The Minnesota Zoomobile brought a red tailed hawk, a bull snake, opossum, a tree lizard, and a tarantula to the libraries. The visiting naturalist spoke of respecting the various animals and how to treat them in a cautious manner. She also spoke a little bit about each animal and how they function in their natural habitats. A few of the animals that she brought are also facing extinction, so she talked a little about what that means to us and to the animal.
Project Details
340 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$750
Direct expenses
$750
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

At this program we expect that children and their guardians will learn more about Minnesota's wildlife and how to recognize their tracks when they are out discovering nature.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The children (and adults) attending this program learned about various animals and their habitats. They also learned how to be respectful towards them, and how their behavior could affect the possible extinction of animals. The children went away from the program with a newfound respect for animals, even those that can be quite scary sometimes. The children learned about animals from Minnesota, and even cleared up the tale many had heard about opossums sleeping while hanging from their tails. Most enjoyed the visit and would like to travel to the Minnesota Zoo when and if they can.

Source of Additional Funds

The city of Kerkhoven displayed the event on their portable sign along Hwy. 12.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
419 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56210
Phone
(320)235-6106 x37
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200