Classes & Events
Northern Lakes Region
Tiny Turtles - Summer Session
When
June 5 & 19, July 10 & 24, August 14 & 28
Where
Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus
Pricing
$30 per Child
About
Tiny Turtles is an outdoor nature program designed specifically for 4 and 5-year-olds! This class meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, March through May, and select Mondays June through August, from 10:00 am until 11:30 am. Children will have the opportunity to explore the natural world around them on the Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus while learning about healthy foods and gardening, animals and their habitats, trees, and so much more! Classes will be held entirely outdoors, so it is imperative that kids are dressed for the weather each day, whether that means mud boots and raincoats or full winter gear.
We Are Water MN
When
April 27 - June 17, 2023
Mondays 10am - 6pm
Wednesdays & Fridays 10am - 4pm
Saturdays 10am - 2pm
Where
Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus
2331 Dancing Wind Road SW
Pine River, MN 56474
Pricing
Free!
About
An interactive exhibit & programs that explore the science, history, stories, culture, and relationships of water in Minnesota.
Turtle Treks
Turtle 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 friendships and enjoying the great outdoors!
Campers learn vital camping skills, such as how to set up tents, how to make a fire (and cook over it!), and Leave No Trace responsibilities, as well as information about Minnesota's natural resources. We talk about Minnesota's land, water, plants, animals, and the night sky while kids are entertained with games, lessons, activities, songs, riddles, and stories.
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For other events in the Northern Lakes Region, visit the Pine River Community Events Calendar
Driftless Region
Driftless Region Family Nature Walks
When
Saturday, July 29
Saturday, October 21
All walks begin at 10am
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About
In partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Family Nature Walks offer an opportunity for guided nature exploration with Happy Dancing Turtle's Nature Nora in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge! Meet other nature-loving families as we take a leisurely walk, observing nature & learning fun facts. Plus, get activities to take home & resource recommendations to continue learning as a family! Meeting locations may vary based on conditions and phenology.
Pricing & Registration
Free, registration required. Please email driftless@happydancingturtle.com or call 218-587-2303 to reserve spots in a walk. Let us know the number in your group.
Weather & Cancellations
These walks are rain, shine, or snow events - please come prepared! In the event of severe weather, we will contact you to inform you of a cancellation. The April 8 walk was rescheduled for April 29 due to road flooding in the refuge.
