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Natural Career Exploration

Want to explore the natural world and learn about work being done to conserve it? Come join us for a day of exploration and stewardship in the Abbey Arboretum. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with several natural science and conservation professionals and learning about what they do. Talk to the MN DNR, Pheasants Forever, and more!

Three people wearing goggles and gloves are kneeling by a lakeside conducting a water test. They're focused on a device labeled "Turbidity" on a clipboard. The background shows trees and calm water.
A group of people stand on a forest path surrounded by tall, lush green trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a serene atmosphere. Some fallen branches and greenery are visible in the foreground.
Three people stand on a dirt path in a green forested area, using binoculars to observe something in the distance. They are dressed in jackets and jeans, suggesting cool weather. Trees and bushes surround the path.

Camp Details

  • July 1, 2025
  • Ages 15-17
  • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • $30 per participant
  • Meet in Peter Engel Science Center 269

Overview

  • Morning: working and exploring in the Abbey Arboretum
  • Lunch in the campus dining hall (Buffet style)
  • Afternoon: meet and greet with professionals from local conservation-focused agencies

What to Bring

  • Water bottle – highly recommend reusable bottle
  • Sunscreen & Bug spray
  • Close-toed shoes
  • Sun protection (i.e., hat, sunglasses, sun shirt, etc.)
  • Backpack (either drawstring or small bag)
  • Jacket/sweatshirt – helps keep the bugs off!
  • Small notebook/ journal
  • Pen/pencil

What Not to Bring

  • Valuables
  • Multitools, pocketknives, or weapons

Questions and Contact Information

Ellen Wilson, Outdoor U Environmental Education Fellow
[email protected]

General Outdoor U contact info:
[email protected]
320-363-3163