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

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

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 Board Meeting
2025-10-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States

Board Meeting
2026-01-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-03 17:00 - 19:00 and 4 more dates | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States
Join The Friends of The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center for a board meeting.

Annual Meeting
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States
Join The Friends of The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in the PWLC Dining Hall for a social time & brief business meeting. Enjoy Pollinator Trivia with our guest presenter, Pollinator Ambassador, Molly Stoddard. Refreshments will be served.

Volunteer Seed Tape Making Day
2026-02-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States
Come help us prepare seed tape for the prairie science class 4th and 5th grade students. Drop in for an hour or stay for the whole day, whatever your schedule allows! Bring along a lunch if you would like. Refreshments will be provided!For questions, contact Jo Fritz 218.998.4484 or Jo_fritz@fws.gov

Winter Walk
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States
Prairie Wetlands Learning Center staff, the Minnesota Waters and Prairie Chapter of the North Country Trail, & The Friends of the PWLC invite visitors to participate in their Winter Walk on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the PWLC barn. Visitors may stop by any time during those hours to check out the trails (weather dependent: snowshoes & ski shoes will be available to try) enjoy a warm fire & hot cider! Free!

Earth Day Event
2026-04-25 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States

Teaching in the Outdoor Classroom Workshop
2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-06-25 13:00 | 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 22-June 25, 2026Monday: 8am-4:30pmTuesday & Wednesday: 9:00am-3:30pmThursday: 9:00am-1:00pmReceive a Certificate for 23 Clock Hours for Continuing Education CreditsCost: $40.00Dorm option: $125.00 (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)Workshop Flyer: https://drive.google.com/…/1fWZwTjQydZLEdY51fqX…/view…Register: https://www.prairiewetlands.org/teaching-in-the-outdoor…/

Summer Explorers Biology Camp
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-25 12:00 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 STATE HWY 210 E, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, United States
Are you looking for a summer adventure? An infinite number of discoveries await you at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center. Come explore the biology of prairies and wetlands and have fun at the same time!Students entering 5th or 6th grade in Fall 2026 who are curious and enjoy learning about nature and being in nature.Camp is Tuesday, June 23, through Thursday, June 25, 2026. Full attendance is needed all 3 days.Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00am-12:00 noonThe Summer Explorers Biology Camp is held at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls, MN.Camp instructors will be Fergus Falls School District teacher Mona Davis and retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service environmental educator Molly Stoddard.
To register your child, please visit the Friends of the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center website: https://www.prairiewetlands.org/summer-explorers-biology…/
Registration takes place entirely online on a first-come first-served basis. A waiting list will be maintained in case of cancellations. Campers will receive an acknowledgment and later, a detailed confirmation letter. FREEQuestions about registration? Please call the Friends of the PWLC 218-998-4488.To view the Biology Camp Brochure: https://drive.google.com/…/13kNvAIbkUS…/view…
