Minnesota State Park Naturalist Programs 2010
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$198,000
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2010
End Date
December 2010
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Overview
The new Minnesota Naturalist Corps, year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists will be added at the busiest seasonal parks and trails to expand conservation education programming and increase overall attendance at interpretive programs. The Minnesota Naturalist Corps will offer more interpretive programs as directed by new legislative guidelines.
About the Issue
Market research studies in 2007 revealed that the target market for potential park and trail users would visit state parks and trails if there were programs for their children. The new Minnesota Naturalist Corps has produced 30 new seasonal training positions for aspiring natural resource professionals who want to share their passion for the outdoors with key audiences and youth.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2010 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (1)
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$198,000
Project Manager
First Name
Pat
Last Name
Arndt
Organization Name
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Street Address
500 Lafayette Road
City
St. Paul, MN
State
MN
Zip Code
55155
Phone
(651) 259-5578
Email
patricia.arndt@state.mn.us
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