Audubon Center of the North Woods

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Click to see video overview of our K-12 programs

 


Teachers: Please visit our
TEACHER RESOURCES
page to find all you need to plan your school's adventure!

We strive to provide the best environmental experiences for the thousands
of K-12 students who come to our center from across the state. Our highest
quality environmental education programs along with our optimal location,
makes us not only the best choice for environmental programming, but
lowers your travel costs - something we can all appreciate!


"The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Everything is very
organized and runs very smoothly. I was very impressed with everything."

-Chaperone from Holy Cross Elementary

 

Our location can't be beat! Conveniently located six miles from Interstate 35, only about 90 miles from the Twin Cities, St Cloud, Duluth, and Brainerd, the Audubon Center is the perfect "overnight field-trip" distance from anywhere.


Save time on travel, save money on gas and mileage, and spend more time learning, giving your students an experience they'll always remember!


"I learned to push
myself and not give up"

5th grader. Woodland Elementary Student


Click here for Teacher Resources - everything you need for planning your Audubon Center of the North Woods experience!


 

The Audubon Experience

The Audubon Center is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and offers residential environmental education experiences to schools. Our dormitories and dining room complex can accommodate up to 150 people.

"This was the most fun I ever
had in a class"

5th grader. Poplar Bridge

ACNW combines a diverse sanctuary, 40 years of experience, and a staff that includes the K-12 Programs Coordinator, a Wildlife Coordinator, Adventure Coordinator, and professional naturalists and interns from the U.S. and around the world.

“The staff did a great job of modeling good behavior and of acknowledging individuals as well as the group.”
Teacher, Crossroads

Some highlights of our program:

  • Terrific food
  • Full array of adventure programming
  • Modern dorm facilities with bathrooms in each room
  • Our wildlife barn has rehabilitation animals for viewing and for programs
  • Evening programs included in every package
  • Dedicated and fun staff
  • Central Minnesota location
  • OVERALL THE BEST ENVIORNMENTAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE YOU CAN GET!

“Great opportunity for kids to experience
the ‘great outdoors’ in a safe, nurturing environment. Program encourages team-
building and fosters an awareness of the
world around us.”

Teacher, Crossroads

Our 535 acre site includes a variety of wetlands, forests and prairies. Staff uses the outdoors as the primary classroom and students are outside for the majority of classes. In addition to the great outdoors, we feature a variety of indoor areas including a wildlife classroom, wetlands cabin, science and international classrooms and a yurt. All of these are utilized to enhance the outdoor learning experience. Some other facility highlights include:

  • Maple syruping shack
  • Bird banding station
  • Wetlands boardwalk and bird blind
  • Ojibwe tipi and wigwam for cultural studies
  • Adventure ropes (high and low), climbing wall and group initiatives course
  • Wildlife barn

    Click below to view a slide show of one of our recent visiting schools

     

    Aquatics
    Students investigating aquatic insects

    Wigwam
    Students in front of Wigwam

    "I didn't know what to expect. I was blown away!
    It was a terrific experience--I would definitely recommend to others."

    Chaperone, Poplar Bridge Elementary.

Initiatives
Working as a team with
initiative games
Ropes course
Taking the "High Ropes Challenge"

Fall 2010 Teaching Staff

2010 interns

"Staff related well with kids--liked the fact that they were direct, laid out rules, expectations followed through, shared life experiences and knowledge in a friendly way. "
-Parent from Poplar Bridge Elementary

For detailed information on everything you need to know about how to set up your school's Audubon Experience please view our Trip Planner on the Teacher's Resource page.


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Our Mission:
To instill a connection and commitment
to the environment in people of all
communities through experiential learning.

Our Vision:
A healthy planet where all people
live in balance with the Earth.

Our Core Values:
* We demonstrate respect, care and passion for the earth, all people and all living things
* We strive for excellence in everything we do through integrity, open communication and teamwork
* Individuals are valued, engaged and appreciated for their unique contributions
* We believe in life-long learning through positive shared experiences with the natural world
* Our efforts encourage others to recognize their interconnectedness with the earth through their actions

Last Updated: Wednesday March 20, 2013
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Audubon Center of the North Woods
(Located just 90 miles from the Twin Cities and St. Cloud and 70 miles from Duluth)
P.O. Box 530 (shipping address = 54165 Audubon Dr.), Sandstone, MN 55072

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