Nature 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

Wednesday, April 29, 2020|Nature Learning|

Reading 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


Celebrating 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

Tuesday, April 21, 2020|Uncategorized|

Brown 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

Tuesday, April 21, 2020|SEL/Empathy|

Birdwatching

Spring has sprung and despite some occasional snow, birds are starting to migrate back to Minnesota! Their cheery songs and color are a delightful reminder Read More

Wednesday, April 15, 2020|Citizen Science|

Create with Stick and Twigs

If you’ve been outside lately, you’ve probably noticed that there are sticks and twigs everywhere. There are many fun things you can do with sticks Read More

Wednesday, April 15, 2020|Nature Learning|

Special Place in Nature

Chances are if you have spent any time in nature you may have a special place that you like to return to. This space could Read More

Wednesday, April 8, 2020|SEL/Empathy|

Think, Feel, Do

For this activity, you can think of a favorite animal, a pet, a Minnesota Zoo animal, or, you can look at the picture below. When Read More

Wednesday, April 8, 2020|SEL/Empathy|