Dakota Outdoor Days Education Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, National Park Service
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Educational event at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, teaching 5-6 rotations of 20 or so local 5th graders about prairie ecology, and the link between prairie roots/invasive species and water quality. Teach/play a game for about 20 min., then the groups rotate through other stations at the fairground prairie. Approx. 5-6 groups in the morning, the 5-6 in the afternoon. Lunch is provided.
Contact: Erin Steinhibel, erin_steinhibel@nps.gov
3 Shifts
- Thu Sep 26, 2019 - 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 - 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM
- Tue Sep 17, 2019 - 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM
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About Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, National Park Service
Location:
111 E. Kellogg Blvd. Suite 105, St. Paul, MN 55101, US
Mission Statement
The Volunteers-In-Parks program, jointly managed by Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi Park Connection, connects, educates, and promotes the enjoyment of the resources of the Mississippi River through unique and entertaining volunteer opportunities to the entire community.
Description
The Volunteers-In-Parks program is a joint program with Mississippi Park Connection. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area represents America's greatest river, the Mississippi, which weaves together the natural and cultural heritage and economic vitality of the region. The National Park Service works with partners to foster increased citizen awareness, advocacy, and enjoyment of the resources of the Mississippi River.
Volunteer-In-Parks provides people with opportunities to discover, experience, and enjoy the diversity of the Mississippi River while also preserving it for future generations through volunteer restoration projects and education programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Dakota County Fairgrounds4008 220th St WFarmington, MN 55024
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2019
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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