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?  Schroeder Renewable Resources Building  248-bed Dormitory  Full Service Dining Hall  Discovery Center Classroom Building  Large Group Auditorium  Indoor Archery Range  Indoor Rock Climbing Wall  Raptor Care Facility  Eagle’s Nest Gift Shop  Three High Ropes Courses  Group Challenge course  Two outdoor campfire rings  Shiitake Mushroom Demonstration Site  Wildlife Feeding Stations and Observation Blind  Interpretive Nature Trails with Scenic Overlook  Cross Country Ski Trails  Canoe Launch  Remote Program Sites Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Where Learning Comes Naturally Facilities & Features The mission of Eagle Bluff is to foster awareness, enhance respect, and promote personal responsibility for the natural world. About Eagle Bluff For Further Information Contact: Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Goodview Drive Lanesboro, MN Toll Free (MN, IA, WI) Or Visit Our Website at: Eagle Bluff is a private, non-profit 501(c) organization. We believe that together we can make a lasting difference by connecting individuals to nature through education. Through experiential classes in an outdoor setting, students receive an inter-disciplinary, well-balanced perspective founded on the principles of responsible action and stewardship. Since 1978, Eagle Bluff has grown from a grassroots day-use center to an established residential facility that welcomes 20,000 participants annually. Through experiential classes in an outdoor-setting, Eagle Bluff creates a memory that cannot be duplicated in the classroom. Our Mission Our Focus Our Location We are accredited by The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation. Classes are taught by a team of professional educators, certified teachers, and highly skilled naturalists. Eagle Bluff is located in southeastern Minnesota near Lanesboro. The ecology of the region features clear running trout streams, soaring limestone bluffs, hardwood forests, and abundant wildlife. Whether snowshoeing, hiking, or canoeing, our setting is ideal all year. Our Staff

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 History 1978 – Founded by Joe Deden, Executive Director. Originally established as the Forest Resource Center offering adult land management programs – Opened as a day-use nature center providing educational programs for youth and adults – 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 AmphibiansBirdsFungus Among Us Insects Pond Life Trees and Keys

Earth and Physical Science Classes Stream LabWinter Pond Lab Karst GeologyEarth 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 Life Flint and Steel Fire Starting Candle Making Sampler Stitching Games Oneota Bow Drill Fire Starting Corn Grinding Twine Making Native American Games

Challenge Skills Classes Rock Climbing Group Challenges TreeTops High Ropes

Sample Schedule Day Two 7:30 Breakfast 8:30-11:30 Class Noon Lunch 1:15-4:15 Class 5pm Dinner 6:30-7:30 Naturalist Program 7:30-9pm Evening Activities 9-10pm Group Time, Journaling 10pmQuiet Time/Lights Out Day One Appr 11am Arrival Noon Lunch 1:15-4:15 Class 5pm Dinner 6:30-7:30 Naturalist Program 7:30-9pm Evening Activities 9-10pm Group Time, Journaling 10pmQuiet Time/Lights Out Day Three 7:30 Breakfast 8:30-11:30 Class Noon Lunch Departure

Evenings at Eagle Bluff 6:30pm-7:30pm Naturalist Programs Alien Invasion Backwoods Bats Cave Ecology Coyotes Insects Legends in the Sky Raptors Reptiles STARLAB Timber Rattler Tale of Two Forest Our Place in Outer Space Root River Power & Light Whitetails 7:30-9pm Evening Activities – led by teachers/chaperones Art in Nature Campfire Dream Catchers Eagle Bluff Olympics Know Your Bluff Stuff Night Hike Owl Pellets Paper Making Project Teamwork Top Secret Volleyball Yard Games 9-9:30pm Group Meeting Time 9:30-10pm Quiet Time in Dorm Rooms 10pm Lights 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 Programs Nature 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!!