eagle bluff environmental learning center “where learning comes naturally” our mission: to...
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Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
“Where Learning Comes Naturally”
Our Mission: To foster environmental awareness and promote respect and personal
responsibility.
A Residential Environmental Learning Center (RELC) that provides year-round, outdoor educational opportunities for students of ALL ages.
A 501(c)(3) private, non-profit, education organization.
Fully accredited as an educational institution by the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation.
What is Eagle Bluff?
Eagle Bluff is located in the beautiful bluff country of southeastern Minnesota, near Lanesboro.
Just 45 minutes: -southeast of Rochester-southwest of Winona-west of LaCrosse, WI
Where is Eagle Bluff?
A Little History1978 – Founded by Joe Deden, Executive Director.
Originally established as the Forest Resource Center offering adult land management programs.
1992 – Opened as a day-use nature center providing educational programs for youth and adults.
1997 – Residential Campus completed (Dorm, Dining Hall, Classrooms)
Forest Resource Center’s name changed to Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center.
Present – Eagle Bluff provides programming to over 22,000 youth and adults annually.
The Eagle Bluff Team
Founder and Executive Director, Joe Deden
11 Full-Time Administrative & Support Staff
19 Education Staff, including 7 Full-Time Educators and 10 Professional Naturalists and 2 Graduate Naturalists
21 individuals serve on the Board of Directors
Our Campus
The campus includes 80 acres of woodlands and prairies with access to 900 acres of State Forest land. - 1 kW Bergey Wind Generator - 1 kW Solar Panel
Dormitory and Dining Hall
Built in 1997, both facilities are able to accommodate up to 250 guests. Weather station in lower lobby.
Each dorm room sleeps up to eight individuals and includes a shower, toilet and double sinks.
The Dining Hall provides full-service meals and is able to meet special dietary needs upon request.
Each dorm room sleeps up to eight individuals and includes a shower, toilet and double sinks.
Educational Programs
Designed to assist teachers in customizing the trip to fit with
classroom curriculum, goals and objectives.
Classes are aligned with MN state academic standards.
Nature Identification Classes
Amphibians Birds Fungus Among Us
Insects Pond Life Trees and Keys
Earth and Physical Science Classes
Stream Lab Winter Pond Lab
Karst Geology Earth Exploration
Ecology Classes Big Freeze Forest Ecology Wildlife Ecology
Outdoor Adventure Classes
Archery
Beginning & Competitive Orienteering
GPS Pathfinders
River Canoeing
Minimum Impact
Camping
Root River Hike
Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Winter Survival
Culture & History Classes
Pioneer LifeFlint and Steel Fire
StartingCandle Making
Sampler StitchingGames
OneotaBow Drill Fire Starting
Corn GrindingTwine Making
Native American Games
Challenge Skills Classes
Rock Climbing
Group Challenges
TreeTops High Ropes
Sample ScheduleDay Two
7:30 Breakfast8:30-11:30 ClassNoon Lunch1:15-4:15 Class5pm Dinner6:30-7:30 Naturalist
Program7:30-9pm Evening
Activities 9-10pm Group Time,
Journaling10pm Quiet
Time/Lights Out
Day One
Appr 11am ArrivalNoon Lunch1:15-4:15 Class5pm Dinner6:30-7:30 Naturalist Program7:30-9pm Evening Activities 9-10pm Group Time, Journaling10pm Quiet Time/Lights Out
Day Three
7:30 Breakfast8:30-11:30 ClassNoon Lunch
Departure
Evenings at Eagle Bluff 6:30pm-7:30pm
Naturalist Programs
Alien InvasionBackwoodsBatsCave EcologyCoyotes InsectsLegends in the SkyRaptors ReptilesSTARLABTimber Rattler Tale of Two Forest Our Place in Outer Space Root River Power & LightWhitetails
7:30-9pmEvening Activities – led by teachers/chaperones
Art in NatureCampfireDream CatchersEagle Bluff OlympicsKnow Your Bluff StuffNight HikeOwl Pellets Paper MakingProject TeamworkTop SecretVolleyballYard Games
9-9:30pmGroup Meeting Time
9:30-10pmQuiet Time in Dorm Rooms
10pmLights Out
Eagle Eye and FoodWISE
Our staff will check dorm rooms daily as a way to conserve natural resources by monitoring use of water, electricity, energy and recycling. Groups with remaining ‘energy points’ will receive the Eagle Eye Award – a plaque to be displayed at school.
Each school is encouraged to work at minimizing food waste and encourage positive portion control. Schools producing zero or minimal food waste will be added to our Golden Cleanplate Hall of Fame displayed at Eagle Bluff.
We look forward to welcoming you!
K-12 Educational ProgramsNature Identification
Amphibians
Birds
Fungus AmongUs
Insects
Pond Life
Trees & Keys
Earth and Physical Science
Earth Exploration
Karst Geology
Stream Lab
Winter Pond Lab
Ecology
Big Freeze
Forest Ecology
Wildlife Ecology
Culture and History
Oneota Native American Life
Pioneer Life
Outdoor Adventure
Archery
Beginning Orienteering
Competitive Orienteering
GPS Pathfinders
Cross Country Skiing
Minimum Impact Camping
River Canoeing
Root River Hike
Snowshoeing
Winter Survival
Challenge Skills
Group Challenges
Rock Climbing
Tree Tops High Ropes
Naturalist’s Choice
Naturist Programs, 6:30-7:30pm
Alien Invasion
Backwoods Buttercup
Bats
Cave Ecology
Coyotes
Insects
Legends in the Sky
Our Place in Outer Space
Raptors
Reptiles
StarLab
Timber Rattler
Tale of Two Forests
Root River Power and Light Company
Whitetails
Evening Activities, 7:30-9pm
Led by teachers/chaperones
Art in Nature Project Teamwork
Campfire Dream Catchers
Night Hike Paper Making
Top Secret Volleyball
Yard Games Owl Pellets
Eagle Bluff Olympics
Know Your Bluff Stuff
How Can We Help?
Eagle Bluff believes that every school should have
the opportunity to provide its students with a
quality residential environmental experience!!
www.eagle-bluff.org