Friends of the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center

Friends of the PWLC Board Meeting
2025-11-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States

National Public Lands Day at The Prairie
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States
One day. One Mission. Join the largest Public Lands Volunteer Event in the Country!
FREE ENTRYActivity Schedule:9AM-NOON-cut willows, restore the prairie, make a difference.-roll up your sleeves & collect seeds to support native spring planting efforts10AM-11:30AM-come explore the world of waterfowl with our Youth Naturalist-learn to identify different species & discover their fascinating ecology!
218-998-4480prairiewet@fws.gov

Friends of the PWLC Fall Fundraiser
2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Spies Riverfront Park, 117 Union Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537, United States
Join the Friends of the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center at a new location for their annual Fall Fundraiser: Spies Riverfront Pavilion 117 S Union Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, on Friday, September 19th, 2025 from 5pm-8pm.
Tickets are $40/each and available at the door.
With each ticket purchased, you will receive a beverage token from Outstate Brewing, an entrée from Bossy Babes BBQ, live music from Tia Thysell, and a chance at door prizes!
Ticket sales support the Mission of the Friends of the PWLC: providing subsidized transportation for schools visiting the PWLC through the Yellow Bus Fund, employing a greenhouse naturalist, assisting the Prairie Science Classes, and providing many other events and educational experiences to the community that support the Prairie Wetlands. Event Flyer

Monarch Butterfly Tagging
2025-08-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-26 10:00 - 2025-08-29 15:00, 2025-08-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States

Woodie Camp
2025-08-03 - 2025-08-09 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States

Paint with a Ranger
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | MN
PWLC is teaming up with MN State Parks for a fun program all about creativity!
Join us at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center to learn how art and nature intertwine and try your hand at watercolor painting. All skill levels welcome! No experience necessary. Basic watercolor techniques will be covered.
This event is free and open to the public.

All About Birds
2025-07-30 09:30 - 10:30 | PWLC, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States
Join our Youth Naturalist at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center for a fun time learning about bird biology and nesting habits. Take a peek inside of one of our bluebird boxes and get up close with our resident swallows.
Wednesday
July 30, 2025
9:30-10:30 am: Bluebird nest boxes
1:00-2:00 pm: Swallow celebration

Summer Explorers Biology Camp
2025-07-01 09:00 - 2025-07-03 12:00 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States
PWLC:
Tuesday, July 1: 9am-12noon
Wednesday, July 2: 9am-12noon
Thursday, July 3: 7am-10am
More Information: Friends of the PWLC Facebook
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Teaching in the Outdoor Classroom Workshop
2025-06-30 08:00 - 2025-07-03 11:00 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States
All who teach children are invited to explore innovative ways to use an outdoor classroom during this preK-12th grade introductory workshop. Gain knowledge and real-world experience in the prairie pothole ecosystem with direct carry-over to any geographic location, any age, any season using this simple, practical, and proven approach. This workshop will be held at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls, MN.June 30-July 3, 2025Monday: 8am-4:30pmTuesday & Wednesday: 9:00am-3:30pmThursday: 7:00am-11:00amReceive a Certificate for 23 Clock Hours for Continuing Education CreditsCost: $40.00Dorm option: $100.00 (if needed, cost covers entire length of stay)(dorm space is shared with other workshop participants)(you will need to provide your own linens and towels)
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Board Meeting
2025-04-07 17:00 - 19:00 | MN

Friends of the PWLC Board Meeting
2024-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | MN
