PROGRAM UPDATE: As of July 1, 2024, there is no longer a requirement for participants to take an 8-hour class. First-time participants can take the 4-hour class and repeat every three years to qualify for the discount.
Discover the remarkable strategies animals use to survive our harsh winters in Minnesota, including migration, hibernation, and insulation. Spend time outside playing games, go on a guided walk to uncover signs of hibernating animals, and warm up inside while making your very own hand warmer to take home!
Elsa started EcoElsa back in 2018 as a blog and YouTube channel. Prior to starting EcoElsa, she worked in naturalist and outreach roles for the MN DNR, Dakota County, environmental nonprofits, and nature centers. She is passionate about the outdoors and loves learning new things. Her favorite areas of interest for natural resources are how people engage with nature; and include topics like ethnobotany & foraging, enthoastronomy, biomimicry, and outdoor survival. Outside of her work, she enjoys a lot of other creative outlets like making art, reading and writing books, and cooking.
EcoElsa - Elsa Litecky
