2018-2019 Wilderness Inquiry - Canoemobile: Preserving Our Heritage as an Outdoor State

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
June 2019
Project Overview

Wilderness Inquiry will connect more than 7,500 youth to their local lands and waterways through place-based education and hands-on outdoor experiences. These experiences will focus on the cultural history of the area to connect students to Minnesota's rich outdoor heritage. Of the 7,500 youth, more than 800 will take part in overnight and multi-day camping, training, and service learning trips throughout the state of Minnesota to deepen their connection to place and stewardship ethic.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Laws, 2017, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2
Appropriation Language

$250,000 each year is to Wilderness Inquiry to preserve Minnesota's outdoor history, culture, and heritage by connecting Minnesota youth to natural resources.

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
Administration costs
$7,500
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.3
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

7,500 Minnesota students experience state history through hands-on, outdoor learning opportunities. Minnesota's outdoor history, culture and heritage is preserved by connecting youth to our natural resources. Teachers and school districts have more support and resources for implementing place-based curricula and opportunities to connect underserved youth to educational, recreational, and career opportunities across the outdoor sector. Wilderness Inquiry streamlines its partnerships with multiple Minnesota school districts to boost academic achievement through the educational, social and emotional benefits of place-based education in outdoor settings.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved Proposed Outcomes
Recipient Board Members
Morgan Burns, John K Butler, Chris Coleman, Jack Driscoll, Beth Finch, Paul Fischer, Hunt Greene, Kate Hartfiel, Doug Moore, Dan Moreno, Bill Schmoker, Ed Spencer, Steve Wells, Ron Zickert
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Laws, 2017, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 6
Appropriation Language

$245,000 each year is to Wilderness Inquiry to preserve Minnesota's outdoor history, culture, and heritage by connecting Minnesota youth to natural resources.

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
Administration costs
$5,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.3
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

7,500 Minnesota students experience state history through hands-on, outdoor learning opportunities. Minnesota's outdoor history, culture and heritage is preserved by connecting youth to our natural resources. Teachers and school distrcits have more support and resources for implementing place-based curricula and opportunities to connect underserved youth to educational, recreational, and career opportunities across the outdoor sector.Wilderness Inquiry streamlines its partnerships with multiple Minnesota school districts to boost academic achievement through the educational, social and emotional benefits of place-based education in outdoor settings.

Recipient Board Members
Morgan Burns, John K Butler, Chris Coleman, Jack Driscoll, Beth Finch, Paul Fischer, Hunt Greene, Kate Hartfiel, Doug Moore, Dan Moreno, Bill Schmoker, Ed Spencer, Steve Wells, Ron Zickert
Project Manager
First Name
Nell
Last Name
Holden
State
MN
Email
nell@wildernessinquiry.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555