Crystal Collection Reindeer

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,085
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2014
End Date
December 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Blue Earth
Project Overview
The Crystal Collection Reindeer program provides an educational experience that combines live animals, artifacts and a narrative of facts, folklore and how the reindeer were and essential part of the Nordic culture.
Project Details
225
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,085
Other Funds Leveraged
$160
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The audience, young and old, will enjoy viewing the live reindeer while learning about the role reindeer played in Nordic life and culture. This will have a more significant impact on young participants because of the holiday season.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The people who attended this event were thrilled with the opportunity to see live reindeer for the first time and it was especially fun for the children during this holiday season. Many participants learned more about reindeer and their valuable role in the culture and lifestyle of the Scandinavian region. Comments from those who attended were all positive and grateful for the opportunity to view, up close, these magnificent creatures.

Source of Additional Funds

Blue Earth County Library, Mankato Free Press, KEYC-TV, TJ and Lisa Radio program

Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200