Upcoming Events
You may have heard that we are hosting a version of the Bell Museum summer camps, which have been widely popular at the North Central Research & Outreach Center... we are excited to share the registration form with you all today!
Here is some more information about the program at SWROC:
Cost: The camp is free and includes snacks and lunch.
Dates & Times:
1st & 2nd Graders - Tuesday, July 30th, 10 am to 4 pm
3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders - Wednesday, July 31st, 10 am to 4 pm
3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders - Thursday, August 1st, 10 am to 4 pm
Topics:
Meet some of the researchers and take a closer look at soil, bugs, plants, and the science behind where our food comes from. We’ll spend time outside learning about different plants and animals, playing games, and going on a tour of the grounds.
You can read more about the entire Bell summer camp program and see camp guides on the Bell Museum's webpage: https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/.../statewide-bell-summer.../
Other educational event opportunities
See University of Minnesota Extension Courses & Events
for additional educational opportunities.
Outreach Programs
For the Agriculture Industry
Each growing season our researchers hold field days for interested participants to come to our center to see and learn about research trials and directly interact with researchers. We share research results at winter meetings that bring farmers, crop consultants, public agents, and researchers together.
For Horticulture Enthusiasts
Every spring, we host a Horticulture Day program that engages participants with a range of topics ranging from vegetable gardening to soil health to landscape design. Our speakers come from both research and industry backgrounds to share their expertise.
For Students
In collaboration with University of Minnesota Extension, we host Elementary Field Day, a program that engages area 4th graders with agriculture, and University on the Prairie, a summer camp that engages junior high and high school students with science topics.