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 park boasts a phenomenal migratory flyway 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.
DATES: Monday, June 15 – 19, 2020 FEES: $295 with a limited number of partial scholarships available. [This workshop sold out early the past four years and we had a waiting list so register early to reserve your spot.]
All participants will work towards completing a capstone 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, it will provide participants the opportunity to immediately connect with relevant examples of content presented.
MEALS: You will need to bring your lunch. We have a fridge on site with limited space. You are not near a town - On Wednesday evening, the local chapter of Master Naturalists will host a potluck dinner and guest speaker providing the participants the opportunity to learn first-hand what makes the tallgrass prairie an amazing place to experience.
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, Wegdahl County Park (between Granite Falls and Montevideo on Hwy 212, 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.
Training is limited to 20 participants.
Minnesota Master Naturalist Class – PP – Lac qui Parle State Park
Posted: December 10, 2019 by Jenna Totz
Category: University of Minnesota Extension
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 park boasts a phenomenal migratory flyway 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.
DATES: Monday, June 15 – 19, 2020 FEES: $295 with a limited number of partial scholarships available. [This workshop sold out early the past four years and we had a waiting list so register early to reserve your spot.]
All participants will work towards completing a capstone 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, it will provide participants the opportunity to immediately connect with relevant examples of content presented.
MEALS: You will need to bring your lunch. We have a fridge on site with limited space. You are not near a town - On Wednesday evening, the local chapter of Master Naturalists will host a potluck dinner and guest speaker providing the participants the opportunity to learn first-hand what makes the tallgrass prairie an amazing place to experience.
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, Wegdahl County Park (between Granite Falls and Montevideo on Hwy 212, 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.
Training is limited to 20 participants.