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PP - Lac qui Parle Area
14047 20th Street NWWatson, MN 56295
You will not find a better place on the tallgrass prairie to learn about the Prairies and Potholes biome. Lac qui Parle State Park (LqPSP) has both a river floodplain and prairie hillsides and is home to a very diverse collection of wildlife. The course will also access DNR Wildlife Management Area properties. The area boasts a phenomenal migratory flight territory with a variety of birds to see and learn about. In addition to the physical and natural features of the park there is a rich history with the Dakota people who include this part of the river basin as part of their ancestral homelands. Class will cover topics of geology, water, botany, wildlife, humans, and interpretation.
FEES: $295 scholarships available.
All participants will complete a group capstone service project over the course of the week. Daily schedules will vary to take advantage of weather, guest presenters, field trips and natural occurrences. This course will be taught by multiple instructors and with access to the outdoors, and will provide participants the opportunity to immediately connect with relevant examples of content presented. Attendance at all class sessions and completion of capstone required for graduation.
MEALS: You will need to bring your lunch and snacks. There is a fridge on site but space is very limited. You are in a very rural area - On Wednesday evening, the local chapter of Minnesota Master Naturalists will host a potluck dinner and guest speaker providing the participants the opportunity to learn first-hand from locals what makes the tallgrass prairie an amazing place to experience. In the past, we have organized dinners out at local places for interested people.
LODGING: There are a variety of locations in the area that provide both sleeper cabins as well as camping options. Lac qui Parle State Park, Upper Sioux Agency State Park, Chippewa County Park (between Granite Falls and Montevideo on Hwy 212, Lagoon Park in Montevideo, Memorial Park in Granite Falls, Prairies Edge Casino, Resort and RV Park and various Air B & B options.
Participants may elect to come the weekend before the training and explore the Minnesota River Valley on their own.
Training is limited to 20 participants.
The course cost is $295 and includes course manuals and supplies.
If the course cost is a hardship, please fill out the scholarship application. After the scholarship is fully processed, you will receive a code to be entered in the on-line registration process. Please wait until you receive that code to complete registration.
Course Dates:
Meeting from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on:
- Monday, June 26, 2023
- Tuesday, June 27, 2023
- Wednesday, June 28, 2023
- Thursday, June 29, 2023
- Friday, June 30, 2023
Instructor Information
Amy received a BA in Elementary Education from the College of St. Scholastica and a MEd in Environmental Leadership and Learning from the University of MN. She has worked for cooperative extension for 30+ years in various positions, but has always tied her work to the environment. Amy has been a part of the Minnesota Master Naturalist program since it's beginnings in 2005. She is a native Minnesotan, from the Duluth area. She has always loved the outdoors and enjoys sharing her love and knowledge with others.
Sponsor Information
Minnesota Master Naturalist
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