GalleryWhy Did the Turtle Cross the Road??
Bird song once again fills the treetops, the grass is greening, and turtles are emerging. It’s springtime in Minnesota! Each year, as lakes, rivers, and Read More
GalleryAnimal Observations
As the weather warms and animals continue to become more active, why not consider observing their behavior? You can even do this activity with any Read More
GalleryWeather Monitoring
If you have a budding meteorologist in your family or are looking for a way to participate in community science, look no further! The Community Read More
GalleryForest Bathing
“Forest Bathing” / Shinrin-yoku Have you ever noticed how you may feel better (mentally or physically) after spending time in nature, or watching a natural Read More
GalleryNature Photography
Calling all budding nature photographers! Do you have a favorite plant or tree in your yard, on your block, or in a nearby park? Why Read More
GalleryReading with Rhinos
The Minnesota Zoo’s Black Rhino Project in Namibia is dedicated to protecting critically endangered rhinos through field research, tracking and monitoring, and community education and Read More
GalleryCelebrating 50 Years of Earth Day, Together!
In 1970, the year Earth Day was first celebrated, Dakota County donated an Apple Valley parcel of land to the state. Eight years later, the Read More
GalleryBrown Bear Connections
Do you have any daily rituals that you participate in? Think about any patterns in your behavior around mealtime or bedtime, or even when you Read More
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