“Young Naturalist” stories

Minnesota DNRs Conservation Volunteer offers kid-friendly Young Naturalist stories that introduce young readers to Minnesotas natural treasures, from agates to zooplankton. Stories explore the universe underfoot, the northern lights, and everything in between. Some stories come with teachers guides. The September/October 2007 issue features champion navigators — fish, wolves and migrating birds.

Visit the Young Naturalist page at the DNR web site.

Upcoming Events

Plants, pollinators and pints: Native plant gardening with nature educator Angie Hong
Tuesday, August 5 OR Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, Minneapolis
Stencil storm drains for the river
April through October
St. Paul
Tend the prairie at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA [FULL]
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific & Natural Area, Inver Grove Heights

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