All educators are invited to attend a free open house at the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary on October 11, 2018 from 3-5 pm.  The Blaine Wetland Sanctuary consists of 500 acres of open space with a variety of habitats, making it a living laboratory for researchers, teachers, and students.  

Bring a friend or your teaching team to…

• Explore the eSTEM curriculum lessons
• Get your questions about the fen answered
• Network with other teachers
• Hike the mile-long boardwalk
• Preview engineering design challenges for students
• Learn the scientists’ stories who are conducting research at the fen
• Preview the maps, signage, and phenology connections
• Sign up for field trips for the 2018-19 school year

Preregister to receive a flash drive with lessons, maps, and science stories specific to the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary.  

Here are links to more information:  

What is Blaine Wetland Sanctuary?  https://www.blainemn.gov/2621/Explore

What's special about BWS?  What is a fen?  http://growinggreenhearts.com/blog/

Register for the October Open House(s) for Educators https://www.blainemn.gov/2599/Learn