Minnesota Naturalists Association

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You never know what you might end up doing as a naturalist... #lightsparade #onlyatanaturecenter #tasksasassigned

Things you only hear at a nature center: "There aren't any tracks on the ranger b/c I'm going to use it in a parade" What's the most random statement from your nature center? #naturecentermusings #onlyinEnviroEd #weirdthingsatwork

Dodge is delighted to welcome the @MNNaturalists Association! Their 2021 conference kicked off today at Shepard farm, our newest property in cottage grove. Naturalists toured the barns, buildings and acres of this special addition to Dodge.

Is it Friday yet? All of us at Dodge can't wait to welcome our friends from the Minnesota Naturalists' Association for their 2021 Conference: “Resilient By Nature." Wear your wind and warmth layers! ❄️

Tomorrow is the last day to register for this year’s conference! Don’t miss out!

For any additional questions or issues regarding our 2021 photo contest or this form, please email mnaconference AT gmail DOT com

By submitting a photo, you agree to the use of the photo by Minnesota Naturalists' Association in the photo contest, as well as in other marketing and communication publications in the future (with credit given).

Have you registered for the conference? 👀👀👀 Have you entered the Photo Contest? The following are this year's photo contest categories: -MN Monochrome -MN Flora -MN Fauna -Landscapes & Skies -Creeks and Rivers, Puddles and Ponds forms.gle/Pqgmcb2jhBCELy…

“The Manidoog's(Spirits) great compassion and love for the Anishinaabe plays a large part in History as well as Today.” Find more information about our keynote presenter here: mnnaturalists.org/resources/Docu…

“The journey will describe how the Anishinaabe started a Physical Existence as a Spiritual Being, navigated tragedy and established themselves in the Natural History of America, most often as a footnote.” (cont.)

Are you ready for the Conference? We sure are! Here’s some info about our amazing keynote speaker: 'Nazhike-awaasang' Bradley E. Harrington! His presentation is titled The Spiritual History of the Anishinaabe!

Conference registration is LIVE!!!

TODAY’S THE DAY! Registration for the 2021 Conference starts TODAY at 5pm!! mnnaturalists.org/CONFERENCE

We’ll be meeting at the main parking lot: Shepard Farm 8946 70th St S Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Fee: Member $10 Nonmember $15 Registration opens TOMORROW: mnnaturalists.org/CONFERENCE

Dodge Nature Center Farm Director Don Oberdorfer will lead a tour of the property and provide an overview of the work being done to develop environmental and farm education programming, as well as the fascinating human and natural history of the site.

It’s that time of year again—conference season! Here’s what this year’s field trip looks like! Join us for an afternoon hike to explore the beautiful and historic Shepard Farm! dodgenaturecenter.org/location/shepa…