By The Association of Nature Center Administrators July 23, 2024 — The Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) is pleased to announce Colleen Foehrenbacher as recipient of the 2024 ANCA Outstanding New Leader Award. This award … [Read more...] about Colleen Foehrenbacher Earns 2024 ANCA Outstanding New Leader Award
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Cultivating Connection: Life as an Eagle Bluff Fellow
By Jacob King, Environmental Education Fellow, Class of 2023-2024 Published March 15, 2024 My name is Jacob, and I’m one of the eight 2023-2024 Environmental Education Fellows here at Eagle Bluff. After graduating from the University of Minnesota … [Read more...] about Cultivating Connection: Life as an Eagle Bluff Fellow
Finding Connection in the Seasons: Life as an Eagle Bluff Fellow
By Ella Deutchman, Environmental Education Fellow, Class of 2023-2024 Published March 1, 2024 Finding Peace, Connection, and Purpose My name is Ella, and I’m one of eight fellows in the 2023-2024 Environmental Education Fellowship program at Eagle … [Read more...] about Finding Connection in the Seasons: Life as an Eagle Bluff Fellow
Life in the Sugar Bush: Maple Syrup at Eagle Bluff
By Paige Waskow, Curriculum Assistant February 21, 2024 A cold breeze rushes over the bluffs. Crowded calls of dark eyed juncos ring from the ground and bushes. Frost holds tightly to branches, buildings, and sometimes even us. It is winter. And … [Read more...] about Life in the Sugar Bush: Maple Syrup at Eagle Bluff
Outdoor School for All Bill Introduced in Minnesota
Eagle Bluff supports Outdoor School for All. Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center announced its participation and support of the development of the Minnesota Outdoor School For All bill. Eagle Bluff Executive Director, Colleen Foehrenbacher, is … [Read more...] about Outdoor School for All Bill Introduced in Minnesota
The Why and How of Composting
Most of our Dining Hall guests participate in separating trash from compostable food scraps. We drop the grape stems, apple cores, and orange and banana peels into a bucket, and maybe even help mash it up, but never see this food goop again. This … [Read more...] about The Why and How of Composting
What is the Impact of our School Programming?
As part of our strategy to continually improve our programming, we consistently evaluate ourselves and review guest feedback of what we’re doing. During the past school year, we’ve interviewed a lead staff member from each visiting school during their … [Read more...] about What is the Impact of our School Programming?
