While most resident experiences happen with grades four through six, we are happy to work with any grade and have extensive experience with college age students. Our staff will be happy to go with you to Banning State Park and other special locations during your stay. We have established a coordinated curriculum with the Fur Post in Pine City and the Fire Museum in Hinckley. It is easy to create a theme for the week and these will greatly enhance teaching opportunities. Full Circle Institute curriculum for post trip follow-up in school and home.
Students help out with kitchen duties.
The Audubon Center of the North Woods, the North West Company Fur Post, and the Hinckley Fire Museum have joined together to create a residential experience that combines Minnesota history and environmental education. During their 3-5 day stay, students have the opportunity to visit each site, and experience the unique aspects of each. The Center has offered residential programs in environmental education since 1971. It is operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. The museum opened in 1976 and since then has been providing educational tours for students of all ages.