Field Trip Ideas

River Bend Nature Center
Faribault 507-332-7151
700 acres and 10 miles of trails. Youth & adult programs that promote the discovery, enjoyment, understanding, and need for preserving the natural world around us.

Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
Austin 507-437-7519
Approximately 9 miles of hiking and x-country ski trails traverse through woods and prairie. Our public programs include canoe trips, an endowment funded 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, and an auditorium for large group programs.

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Lanesboro 507-467-2437 or 888-800-9558

Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch
Stewartville 507-533-4315
"Our purpose is to provide an atmosphere and opportunity for adults and kids to get to know themselves, others and God better. We strive to do this through our lives, words, and activities. Also, we offer great fun, fellowship and recreation and nature trails."

Quarry Hill Nature Center
Rochester 507-281-6114
"Our mission is to provide an environment, including biomes, facilities, staff, equipment, and hands-on science programs, 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."

Volunteer Ideas

Zoom Ideas: ZOOM has been working with PBS stations across the country to bring you some great ideas about volunteering.

Channel One Food Shelf
Stocking food, repackaging bulk items, assisting with special events, are just some of the ways to support this community outreach. Opportunities are for ages 12 and up, accompanied by a parent. (507) 287-2350

Rochester Upward Basketball

New this Fall!
Upward's 7th & 8th grade league
September 8 thru October 27

Upward Basketball Rochester is a sports alternative with a Character and Sportsmanship focus, for ALL participants. Now registering 1st thru 8th grade for the Winter 2008 season starting in January.

For more information, call 507-289-7244
http://www.upwardbballrochester.org