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bullet Environmental Education
bullet EcoVoyageur
bullet Youth Energy Summit!
bullet Challenge Course
bullet Time Travel
bullet Public Programs
bullet Shooting Sports Range
bullet Special Events Hosting
bullet Photo Gallery
bullet Trail Conditions

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“I think you have some great educational opportunities available."

-Teacher

 

“It gave our kids opportunities for hands-on learning. Very relaxed day.”

-Teacher

 Programs at Prairie Woods

What could be more important than learning to live well with ourselves, others, and the environment?

Environmental Education

Relevant, hands-on learning is daily fare at Prairie Woods. Ponds, prairies, hills, and hardwoods are our classroom. Guided exploration of nature is presented with engaging, interdisciplinary activities.

bullet Pre K through college options
bullet On-site day visits
bullet Outreach programs at your school
bullet Overnight programs
bullet Custom-designed programs
bullet EcoVoyageur
bullet *NEW* Youth Energy Summit

Challenge Course

Experience our high adventure learning laboratory!

High events include Flying Squirrel and Giant Ladder, as well as 2-level circuit course and Challenge Trail. Climbing walls are available both outdoors and indoors, for year-round programming.

bullet Team-building and cooperation
bullet Personal confidence & leadership
bullet Problem-solving & critical thinking
bullet Physical fitness
bullet Understanding diversity

 
Time Travel

Turn back the clock and the past is revealed. . .

Living history takes on a whole new meaning as students and teachers together step back in time at Prairie Woods. Time Travel programs enliven everyone's understanding of the past. . .and the present.

bullet Refurbished pioneer cabin
bullet Native American History Village

Educational Shooting Sports Range

The Gary Westby Educational Shooting Sports Range, located on a remote site at Prairie Woods, offers sporting clays and a smallbore rifle range.

Special Events Hosting
bullet Meetings and conferences
bullet Weddings and anniversaries
bullet Family reunions
bullet Board & staff retreats
bullet Birthday Parties!

Public Programs

Annual public events include Fall Open House, Winter Fun Day, Earth Day, Archaeology Day, the JJM Victory Run 5K, the Recycled Outdoor Gear Sale, and much more.

Public Events: click here.

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Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center;  12718 10th Street NE;  Spicer, Minnesota 56288

1-320-354-5894