Long Lake Conservation Center

Events this week include Flapjack Festival in Brainerd, 'Annie' in Pequot Lakes, Open Mic Night in Park Rapids, Starapalooza at Long Lake Conservation Center and the Fall Bazaar in Buhl.

The law allocates $848,000 to support accredited residential environmental learning centers in offering multi-day, overnight experiences focused on outdoor-based learning.

The final environmental omnibus bill does include a requirement for the MN DNR to study gaps in existing programs to increase outdoors opportunities for kids.

The Minnesota Senate’s Environment, Climate and Legacy Committee laid over the bill for possible inclusion in the Natural Resource omnibus

Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum of The Cactus Blossoms spoke to Kari Hedlund on "Centerstage Minnesota."

Outdoor School For All Minnesota is advocating for the establishment of a statewide grant program to support immersive, multi-day, accredited overnight outdoor education program experiences for students in fourth through eighth grades.

John and Heidi speak with Dave McMillan, manager of the Long Lake Conservation Center. They discuss how deer grieve the loss of a family member, the value of time spent quietly in the woods, and how exposure to nature can have life-changing effects on students!