“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

Pine Bend Bluffs brush haul + lunch
Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property, Inver Grove Heights
Collect native seed at Hastings Sand Coulee SNA [WAITLIST]
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Hastings Sand Coulee SNA, Hastings
Paddle, restore and learn at Lake Rebecca Park [WAITLIST]
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 8:30am to 3:30pm
Lake Rebecca Park, Hastings

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