Spring
Current / Upcoming Youth and Public Programs
Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
All attendees must register in advance. Call (320) 354-5894 to register.
-SHOOTING RANGE PROGRAMS
*WANT TO BRING YOUR OWN GROUP (SCOUTS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, BUSINESS) TO THE RANGE? GIVE US A CALL TO SET UP A SHOOT. THE RANGE WILL BE CLOSING FOR THE WINTER IN OCTOBER.
CHALLENGE COURSE PROGRAMS
Midnight Climb
I don’t’ want to go to bed! Ok so get up and come to Prairie Woods for our Midnight Climb. We will be climbing the rock walls and we will end the night at midnight with popcorn and a relaxing cup or hot chocolate.
January 20, 10:00pm-12:00 midnight Grades 3-8 $12 per person
Family Climb/Ski
I’m bored! The kids are tired of being inside. Come share some quality family time and get some exercise on a nice winter afternoon. Prairie Woods’ climbing wall and ski trails are open and waiting for your family to come and have some fun.
Sat Jan 14 1 to 4:00 All ages $10 per participant
Squirrel Social
We are going nuts at Prairie Woods so we need squirrels…Flying squirrels. Come join us at Prairie Woods and get your chance to try the ride that lets you swing through the treetops like flying squirrels. We will also learn something about teamwork, safety and trying our best. We will end the class with a “nutty” snack time for the squirrels!
Tues, April 24 Grades 1-6 $10 per person 3:45-5:00
Pirates of the Carabiner Club
Rrrr Maties!! This is your chance to come to Prairie Woods become a Pirate of the Carabiner. We will be sailing in the pirate ship, climbing the cargo net, walking the plank, and searching for (and hopefully finding) pirates treasure
Tuesdays April 10, 17, and 24 and May 1.
3:45-5:00
Grades 3 and up
$25 per person
Prairie Woods Sampler
You will get to sample lots of Prairie Woods favorite activities such as skiing, climbing, survival, archery, etc. A great class to try something new.
March 9th 9:00-4:00 ages grade 3-8 $25 per person. Bring a lunch
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
MINNESOTIAN VS WILD: SURVIVAL……grades 4-8
Monday, January 23, 12:30-3:30PM
$10 per person
Minnesota winters are tough. Can you survive? This class will take you outside in the dead of winter and show you how to build a shelter, fire, and maybe find something to eat.
WINTER FAMILY FUN DAY…..Everyone
Sunday, February 12, 1:00-4:00 PM
$5 per person, $15 max per family
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow. Celebrate winter at PWELC with fun outdoor activities for everyone in the family; snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. Indoors, warm up by the fire and enjoy the climbing wall, refreshments and more.
PRESIDENTIAL SKI/CLIMB: Cross country skiing/Climbing wall …..grades 4-8
Monday February 20, 1:00-5:00PM
$20 per person
What are you doing for President’s Day?
Get outside and explore this winter! Hit the trails and have an adventure on the skinny skis. Then we will come inside to finish the day at the indoor climbing wall.
Beginner Archery Class………..grades 5 and up
Tuesday, March 13 4:00-5:30pm
$10/person
This class gives you the opportunity to learn the basics of using a compound bow and arrow. We will be working on form, safety, technique, how to properly use the equipment, etc. A hands-on class of learning and fun while practicing and playing archery games that all ages will enjoy. All equipment will be provided.
After School Archery Club…….grades 5 and up
Tuesday, March 20 & 27 and April 3rd.
4:00-5:30pm
$30/person
It is lots of fun learning and practicing the skill of archery. We will be using compound bows to improve our skills. We will play games, shoot 3-d targets, do Olympic style archery, use the atl-atl’s, all while aiming to have a great time. Equipment will be provided.
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 21, 8:00am-1:00pm
Open to public at no cost
A fun experience for the whole family. Booths, exhibits, and activities offer information about water quality in your community, energy efficiency, land management, and much more. Enjoy food, music, and information about “greening” your life. (No pre-registration necessary.)
Artic Adventure: Snowshoe Tracking
Come on an Artic Adventure or at least Prairie Wood’s version. On snowshoes, you can explore “off the beaten path” and beyond the trails. Enjoy this magical adventure through quiet woods and hills, while watching for tracks and signs of our animal neighbors. Instruction and all equipment provided
Date: Tuesday, December 6
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Ages: 11 and up
Cost: $8
Birkebeiner: Cross Country Skiing
While we won’t be rescuing King Haakon Haakonsson IV. We will be hitting the trails to have an adventure on the skinny skis. Prairie Woods has numerous miles of groomed trails. Instruction and equipment provided.
Date: Tuesday, December 13
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $9
7TH ANNUAL JJM VICTORY RUN
Join us on June 16th 2012 for our 8th Annual Jesse John Mithaugen Victory Run. Let's try to double last years size—everyone bring a friend and spread the word. It will be a great day filled with celebration, families, memories of Jesse and others.A huge thanks goes out to:
Chad Mithaugen for the water
Precise Ice of Belgrade for the ice
Country Stop for the watermelon
North American State Bank for the donation toward shirts
Prairie Woods ELC for the facility and trails
Bayer Built for the door prizes
Micki's for the door prizes
Halvorson Agribility for the hats
And all the people who helped make the day and this event a success.
Past results of the 5K run are posted on http://pickleevents.com.
Summer Camps
Youth and Public Programs
Forkhorn Camp I
Forkhorn campers will sleep in tents under the stars as they learn beginning hunter skills. This camp is designed to provide extensive hands-on instruction in basic firearm safety and shooting techniques. MN DNR firearm safety is a part of this camp. It also includes:
Beginning rifle, shotgun, and archery instruction
Whitetail deer ecology
Outdoor survival skills
Hunters ethics
Date: July 8th - 12th
Time: Check-in Sunday at 3pm, check-out Thursday by 1pm
Ages: 12-15
Cost: $355 ($100 nonrefundable deposit due at registration)
Forkhorn Camp II
Forkhorn II is an advanced forkhorn camp for youth who are graduates of forkhor I or have completed their DNR Firearm Safety Training. This camp will go beyond the basics. Participants will be certified in MN Bow Hunters Education Program.
In order to be certified in MN DNR Bow Hunters Education particpants are required to complete class on-line prior to the start of camp and have purchased a Bow Hunters Education All Day Field and Range Voucher.
Date: July 15th -19th
Time: Check-in Sunday at 3pm, check-out Thursday by 1pm
Ages: 12-15
Cost: $355 ($100 nonrefundable deposit due at registration)
An Evening Under the Prairie Stars
a fundraiser for Prairie Woods Environmental Learning
Center
Announcing the second annual, earth conscious benefit for
Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, An Evening Under
the Prairie Stars. Please join us a a guest, a volunteer, or a
sponsor for this beautiful evening on the prairie.Click here for more details
