National Eagle Center

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$800
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dodge
Fillmore
Dodge
Fillmore
Project Overview

The National Eagle Center offers the opportunity to learn all about eagle biology, ecology, natural history and cultural connections in an engaging and entertaining presentation by one of our naturalist interpreters. Programs feature a live eagle ambassador.

Project Details

209

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$800
Other Funds Leveraged
$233
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will have enhanced knowledge and understanding of the topic. Attendees will have a positive experience at the library. After seeing this program, people will want to return to the library for future programs. Patrons and librarians will express that vetted programs are of high quality. Surveys will be handed out following events.

Measurable Outcome(s)

All respondants indicated that they learned a lot about the subject, and that they were impressed by the quality of the program. Everyone would attend a program at the library in the future. A librarian wrote, "We had so many positive comments, and everyone would like to have them back." Comments from attendees included, "Awesome to see an eagle up close," "the speaker was excellent and knowledgeable," and "(I liked the) information on talons, eyes and DDT."

Source of Additional Funds

Lanesboro Public Library, Kasson Public Library

Project Manager
First Name
Krista
Last Name
Ross
Organization Name
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating
Street Address
2600 19th Street NW
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901-0767
Phone
507-288-5513
Email
kross@selco.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200