By: Jennifer Parker When those first beautiful white hexagonal crystals fall in late November, even the most cynical and seasoned Minnesotans secretly feel that thrill of childhood, complete with an inward squeal of excitement. By the time February rolls around however, the stark white and bitterly cold rhythm of a Minnesota winter is one that …
Category: Outdoor Education
By Jennifer Elsen, MAEE Board Member Baby it’s cold outside! Fall is here and winter is on its way to Minnesota. So dress warm and get outside toexperience the joys of nature and the changing of the season. Like many of you in the EE profession, I grew up spending most of my childhood exploring …
By Callie Recknagel, MAEE Board Member and Farm to School Coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture October is National Farm to School Month! What’s so important about Farm to School, and how does it relate toenvironmental education? The National Farm to School Network breaks down Farm to School into three parts: 1) Local food procurement, …