Learning Resources and Activities

In spring 2021, in anticipation of the launch of the Woodpecker Cavity Cam project, a team of Minnesota Master Naturalists (volunteers Lynn Berens, Martha Kissell, KC Harrison and Barbara Scotford) created a slew of activities designed to complement and encourage classifications by students and families. These range from bingo cards and silly quizzes to journalling activities, content-rich guided worksheets, activities about adaptations, and educational powerpoint presentations. Check them all out here! They are freely available for printing and use by all who are interested. If you end up using them in a classroom and would like to schedule a time for a volunteer or researcher to pop in to speak with your students in a virtual Q+A, please email Caitlin Barale Potter at caitlin@umn.edu. We'd love to help support your students' learning and engagement with our research!

Educational Opportunities at Cedar Creek

Education at Cedar Creek involves learners of all ages: from preschoolers through adults, students from public schools to universities, backyard gardeners through internationally-renowned scientists. With ecology now one of the essential applied sciences of our time, we are capitalizing on Cedar Creek’s scientific standing and embracing new roles at state and local levels. Through our K-12 programs, students come to Cedar Creek to learn ecology through hands-on field investigations and teachers benefit from on-site professional development ecology workshops. The public can take advantage of tours of the many unique natural areas in Cedar Creek and our world-famous research sites focusing on plant biodiversity and the effect of global change on plant communities. Learn more about our educational program here and be sure to check out our public programs and upcoming events! New activities and opportunities are posted on our Facebook page.