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OLMSTED COUNTY |
The Olmsted County Historical Society offers a variety of educational programs, special historical events, exhibits, library and archives. It owns and operates five historic buildings and sites. A qualified staff manage the programs assisted by many enthusiastic volunteers. The museum is open Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 9am - 5 pm. |
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QUARRY HILL |
"Our mission is to provide an environment devoted to instilling science principles and environmental ethics into the individual participants of each and every program. Such an environment will be designed to nurture an appreciation for the natural world as a place to enjoy and respect, as well as preserve for future generations." |
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OXBOW PARK & Z00 |
Oxbow Nature Center offers structured environmental education programs covering not only animal life, but natural history, outdoor recreation skills, and ecology. The building includes a class area, an exhibit of some of the more common snakes of the region, and displays and artifacts associated with our natural world. |
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NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER Wabasha 651-565-4989 info@nationaleaglecenter.org www.nationaleaglecenter.org |
Permanent wing damage hinders these eagles from ever being released back into the wild; they instead serve as an educational tool for visitors. The National Eagle Center is located where the Chippewa and Mississippi Rivers converge. The water never freezes and eagles can be seen feeding year round from the EagleWatch Observation Deck. |
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NIAGARA CAVE Harmony 507-886-6606 ~ 800-837-6606 niagara@means.net www.niagaracave.com |
One of the largest caves in the Midwest. 60-foot waterfall, naturally sculptured passages, ancient fossils, and stalactite and stalagmite formations. Educational video presentation and gemstone mining packages available. Niagara cave is a constant 48 degrees year around, so a light jacket or sweatshirt is suggested. |
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COMMONWEAL THEATRE |
The Commonweal is a non-profit, professional theatre dedicated to delighting and challenging audiences. We are proud to offer everything from American classics to Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary plays. Ask us about our numerous educational offerings including low-cost student matinees and workshops with our professional artists. |
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EAGLE BLUFF |
Eagle Bluff is a private, non-profit organization. We believe that together we can make a lasting difference by connecting individuals to nature through education. Through experiential classes in an outdoor setting, students receive an inter-disciplinary, well-balanced perspective founded on the principles of responsible action and stewardship. |
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HOUSTON NATURE CENTER |
Let Alice the Great Horned Owl lure you into the secret world of owls! Whether you immerse yourselves in owls at Houston's full-weekend Festival of Owls in early March or bring your field trip group to the Houston Nature Center, you'll find a variety of intriguing and interactive programs available to suit every age. |
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AMISH TOURS OF HARMONY |
Tour the largest Amish Community in the Midwest, where the horse and buggy still provide transportation, the home is lighted by kerosene lamps and water is heated on wood burning stoves. Visit Amish homesteads where you may buy baskets, quilts, handmade furniture and other Amish crafts; watch them working in their fields with horses. |
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CHILDREN'S MUSEUM |
Unleash your student's imaginations with an educational and entertaining field trip to the Children's Museum in downtown La Crasse, WI. Two-hour field trips are scheduled between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, Tuesdays through Fridays. The field trip costs $3.50 per child. Field trip groups must be preregistered to receive discount rate. |
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MYSTERY CAVE STATE PARK |
Travel back in time to 1899 at Historic Forestville where characters from the past will tell us about life of the prairie at the turn of the century. For the budding spelunkers, visit Mystery Caves and enjoy a guided tour of stalactites, stalagmites, and underground pools. Open from mid-April to late October. |
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Nine miles of hiking and x-country ski trails weave through woods and prairie. Our programs include canoe trips, a nature program for K-8 students, folk music, pioneer crafts, trail hikes, and bird and flower hikes. There is a sugar shack for maple syruping, an interpretive building and hands-on displays. | |
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RIVER BEND NATURE CENTER Faribault (507) 332-7151 www.rbnc.org/homeschl.htm |
700 acres and 10 miles of trails. Programs promote the discovery, enjoyment, understanding, and need for preserving the natural world around us. Riverbend Nature Center has 3 types of programs to meet the needs of homeschoolers. River Bend offers a series of programs specially designed for homeschoolers on Tuesdays. |
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A MAZE'N FARMYARD Hwy 55 ~ Eden Valley (320) 453-6901 farmyard@meltel.net www.amazenfarmyard.com |
Students will experience a hands-on animal environment. Milk a goat, pick eggs, play with puppies, bunnies and many other animals; an educational presentation by our staff; and a trip through our 19,000 sq foot challenge maze. Tours available May through October. We also have a picnic area, mini-golf, gift shop and snack center. |