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Maple PlainMonthly homeschool classes and group field trip opportunities from Natural History to Outdoor Life Skills and beyond, programs span topics that will appeal to many ages and interests.
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MinneapolisGuided visits include fun hands-on exhibits and historical displays on electricity and magnetism. Everyone will learn what part they play in science by making connections between the artifacts, experiments, scientists and inventors highlighted throughout the museum.
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MinneapolisOffers General Museum tours, Special Exhibit tours, and Science Labs.
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Saint Paul
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MinneapolisSurround by prairie and woodlands overlooking the Mississippi River, the Center offers occasional homeschool classes and field trip opportunities on topics such as mammals, birds, insects, amphibians and reptiles, water quality, and the Mississippi River.
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WaconiaLearn about or just have a hands-on experience with quality friendly and gentle llamas.
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HastingsHomeschool environmental education programs are offered throughout the school year for both children ages 5 through 9 years and children ages 10 years and up. Professional staff will also conduct a quality environmental education program specifically for your group. designed for hands-on learning in the outdoors.
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VictoriaHome to Lowry Nature Center, Grimm Farm Historic Site, King Waterbird Sanctuary and Carver Park Campground.
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St. PaulEach program uses a variety of sensory aids to enhance the learning experience. All of the programs contain live plants or animals and other fun interactive components.
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St. PaulPlanetarium lessons are presented Monday - Friday. The time can be arranged to meet your schedule. To find out more about the various classes they offer, go to "Lesson Descriptions" on their website.
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Brooklyn ParkOffers nature programs.
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Offers Crime Scene Camps at chosen location.
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West St PaulOffers nature programs.
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DaytonOffers nature programs.
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MinneapolisOffers homeschool classes and field trip opportunities. A spectacular 15-acre garden in Minneapolis with trails meandering through woodlands, wetlands and oak savannas. This natural setting showcases over 500 plant species and 140 migratory birds.
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MinneapolisThe Energy and U program is a free 45-minute, fun, interactive, demonstration-based show put on by the departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota. Shows in January and May.
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MinnetristaIn-depth farm and garden activities with skilled, professional farm educators. Programs may last from 2 hours to all day and may include animal activities, farm crafts, garden and orchard explorations, cooking and much more to highlight your chosen theme.
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Hands-on geology outreach program. They come to you, so you have to find a location to hold the class.
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RosevilleHANC offers year-round environmental education for people of all ages and abilities.
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HugoHugo Animal Farm, Inc. has been providing schools and other groups, families, and individuals with guided educational farm tours for over 30 years. Beginning with the relaxing drive through the beautiful countryside, visitors experience how it feels to be in the country and on a real Minnesota farm. Spring and...
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EaganContaining almost 2,000 acres, the park offers miles of trails and many lakes for year-round outdoor sports, recreation and environmental education.
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MinneapolisHomeschool classes in an imaginative learning environment where children ages 6 to 16 can design and build their creative ideas, mixing art, science and technology. Supervised, but kid directed, Leonardo's Basement projects give enormous discretion and power to children.
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St. PaulHomeschool classes in an imaginative learning environment where children ages 6 to 16 can design and build their creative ideas, mixing art, science and technology. Supervised, but kid directed, Leonardo's Basement projects give enormous discretion and power to children.
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VictoriaOffers nature programs.
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Science workshops. They come to you, so you have to find a location to hold the class.
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Saint PaulGuided tour of the museum; view aircraft and exhibits.
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Saint PaulIndividual homeschool families can receive the standard group admission rates by joining the Museum's Homeschool Discount Program. Field trips are also available for groups of 20 or more.
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ChaskaIn addition to offering homeschool classes, homeschool groups of 12 or more students may pre-register for any of the Arboretum fieldtrips.
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Apple ValleyDiscounted admission rates for individual homeschool families plus annual Homeschool Day each fall and field trip opportunities for groups of 12 to 30.
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St. PaulOffers store tours as well as classes about natural foods, co-ops and environmental sustainability.
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Saint Louis ParkGroups of 10 or more can learn the history of electronic communication while creating their own 1960s-style radio broadcasts and participating in a TV quiz show.
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MinneapolisPhysics is fun! If that sounds like an oxymoron to you, then come see The Physics Circus, a very successful and entertaining program developed to make science exciting and fun for students of all ages. Don't be surprised when you see how much physics you learn. Shows held annually during U of MN Winter Break.
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St. PaulOffers classes about raptors, as well as a tour of their facility.
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Owatonna
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BloomingtonOffers nature programs; located in Hyland Lake Park Reserve.
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Golden ValleyGroups or individuals can contact Science Explorers to set up their own classes. They supply the instructor and all materials.
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St. PaulEducator Club provides homeschool families substantial savings on a Household Membership. Groups of 15 or more receive discounts on admission and Omnitheater shows. Homeschool classes include In-depth multi-week classes and monthly hands-on, interdisciplinary activities with the Homeschool Science Club.
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They bring all the materials to your location for a single class or a series. 5 to 20 kids, ages 5 to 12. They also welcome adult-child partners for classes. You have to find a location to hold the class.
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BloomingtonOffers tours and classes.
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St. AnthonyOffers art-based nature classes year round. Will set up classes for individual groups as well.
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FridleyOffers nature programs.
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White Bear TownshipOffers nature programs.
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BloomingtonFind out how things work in this hands-on, minds-on museum as you explore optics and images, simple machines, structures, animation and more.
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Twin Cities Metropolitan AreaAlso known as TCEEC, this is a small business offering quality, hands-on environmental and natural sciences education programs to homeschool groups, after school programs, environmental clubs, scout groups, and youth groups throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
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Learn about the latest cutting-edge research in the areas of energy, medicine, nanotechnology, transportation, robotics, and the environment. Bring your class or other student group to tour a lab in the College of Science and Engineering and hear from world-renowned experts!
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Free public outreach programs. The event can consist of a class on a particular subject, telescope viewing, hands-on demonstrations, or anything else that is feasible. They come to you, so you have to find a location to hold the class.
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MinneapolisDemonstrations include a number of interesting chemistry experiments that illustrate important principles. Several of the demonstrations provide hands-on experiments for up to 30 students.
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Lino LakesMonthly homeschool classes on the third Thursday of each month at 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm for grades 1-2, 3-5 and 6–12. | Field Trips for small groups on forestry, nature study, pond study, photography and much more including programs to fulfill a scouting badge, 4-H project requirement, etc.
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Saint Louis ParkOffers monthly classes designed for a variety of ages and learning styles that help children learn and develop skills in natural science and outdoor recreation. Westwood Naturalists will also work with you to design a custom program on the topic of your choice for groups of 12 to 25 children.
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ColumbusOffers classes and tours of their facilities.
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RichfieldProfessionally-trained naturalists lead programs year-round for children and adults of all abilities (ages 4 and up).
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Elk RiverBeekeeping demonstrating and candle making class.
