Growing Good Stewards
Through education and collaboration, with sustainability and resilience at the heart, Happy Dancing Turtle has focused on growing good stewards of the planet since 2006. We believe inspiration and empowerment are critical elements in the changemaking process for youth and adults. From soil health and regenerative agriculture to nature play and environmental education we aim to provide programs, experiences, and learning that changes lives.
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Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit organization that is home-based in Pine River, MN with a hub in the Driftless Region of MN/WI.
Eco Camp, Turtle Treks and Tiny Turtles keeps kids learning about nature and sustainability!
Serving North Central Minnesota and South Eastern Minnesota / North Western Wisconsin.
Something for Everyone
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Help grow good stewards by supporting Happy Dancing Turtle's mission to inspire wonder and empower change.
Our Garden
On nearly 2 acres, we endeavor to grow and learn with, through, and alongside the plants and soil.
Upcoming Classes & Events
Sun, May 01Online Event
Thu, May 12Driftless Region - Walk Locations VaryMay 12, 4:00 PM – Aug 13, 11:30 AMDriftless Region - Walk Locations Vary, 67 W 5th St, Winona, MN 55987, USAJoin Nature Nora, in the Driftless Region, out on the trails for an hour of family fun! Meet other nature-loving families as we take a leisurely walk, observing nature & learning fun facts.
Mon, Jun 06Hunt Utilities Group
Mon, Jun 13Happy Dancing Turtle
Tue, Jul 12Happy Dancing TurtleJul 12, 9:00 AM – Aug 18, 9:00 AMHappy Dancing Turtle, 2331 Dancing Wind Rd SW, Suite 1 Pine River, MN 56474Turtle Treks is an overnight camping experience for girls in 2nd - 8th grade. These camping trips provide youth with a chance to visit parks across the state and in their own backyard. Through Turtle Treks, children have the opportunity to experience the ins-and-outs of camping while building friend
