The Ag assiz Environmental Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit c orporation dedicated to providing high-quality environmental education pro grams and premier recreation experiences utilizing the diverse and unique ecosystems of the scenic Fertile Sand Hills. It is a 640-acre natural area nestled in the heart of the Glacial Lake Agassiz beach ridges. \;
\nTrails start by the deck in front of the Nature Center or in the wood s at the corner of Christian St NW and Jefferson Ave SW.
\n400 Summi
t Avenue SW
Fertile\, MN 56540
The Agassiz Environmental Learning Center is a 501(c)( 3) non-profit corporation dedicated to providing high-quality environmenta l education programs and premier recreation experiences utilizing the dive rse and unique ecosystems of the scenic Fertile Sand Hills. It is a 640-ac re natural area nestled in the heart of the Glacial Lake Agassiz beach rid ges. \;
\nTrails start by the deck in front of the Nature Center or in the woods at the corner of Christian St NW and Jefferson Ave SW.
\n400 Summit Avenue SW
Fertile\, MN 56540
The \;Fertile Public Library \;is
collaborating with the \;Agassiz Environmental Learning Center \;and \;<
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l="noopener" style="color: #003763\; text-decoration: underline\;">Polk Co
unty Public Health \;to host several of Story Stroll
s this summer featuring the theme "Reading is Timeless." \;Ch
ildren and their families can visit the \;Agassiz Environmental Learni
ng Center \;to explore marked trails while reading individual book pag
es displayed along the path. This partnership aims to combine literacy wit
h outdoor activity\, allowing participants to enjoy stories in a natural s
etting throughout the season.
To help continue these events\, plea se \;Make It Count \;by having every person in yo ur group grab a rock at the start of the trail. Use your rock to answer th e question at the end of the book to help track participation. Additionall y\, the library would love for you to share photos of your group on the tr ail via our Facebook pages or by emailing them to \;fertile@larl.org.
\nCheck with Fertile Pu blic Library in person or on Facebook to find the location and when the bo ok titles change. Dates TBD depending on volunteer availability.
\nHow to Draw a
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