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Burnsville Ethnobotany Camp 2022

Our Burnsville programs are through partnership with Burnsville Community Education. This means that our classes take place at schools within the 191 School district which also includes Eagan & Savage. We run mostly youth camps at their site but sometimes run some other progras too! Please note that outside of an EcoElsa program you are not allowed to go off trail or forage on school property.

Check out tuition assistance options for residents including financial assistance and the UCare discount on programs at this link!

Upcoming Programs!

Little Nature Explorers: Saturday, March 7th, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Ages 3-6 with an Adult

Little Nature Explorers: Saturday, March 7th, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Ages 3-6 with an Adult
Join EcoElsa to explore through nature learning about the plants and animals that call it home. We will do a wide variety of outdoor activities that are great for preschoolers to get their minds and bodies moving!

New! Crafting Wild Sodas & Cookies: Saturday, March 7th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm Ages 3+ with an Adult

New! Crafting Wild Sodas & Cookies: Saturday, March 7th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm Ages 3+ with an Adult
Discover the wild flavors hiding in your own backyard! Join an EcoElsa naturalist for a hands-on foraging adventure designed just for families. This beginner-friendly class makes foraging fun and accessible for all ages—especially kids! You’ll learn how to safely identify edible wild plants, harvest them sustainably, and turn them into tasty treats like wild sodas and cookies. It's not just a walk in the woods—it’s a full-on skills class that leaves you with the know-how (and recipes!) to keep exploring and cooking with nature long after class ends.

Ultimate Survival After School Class: Thursdays, April 9th-30th, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Ages 6-14

Ultimate Survival After School Class: Thursdays, April 9th-30th, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Ages 6-14 (Harriet Bishop Elementary)
Kids will learn survival skills through fun games and activities. They will leave knowing a wide variety of outdoor survival skills like the rule of three, how to signal for help, shelter engineering, fire science and safety, treating water, orienteering, and more! Plus, at the end of the camp they will get the chance to test out all their skills in a survival scenario and graduate from Survival Camp! The skills are not only great for a lost/survival situation but also for camping and outdoor excursions as well as teaching kids’ confidence, self-reliance, teamwork, and problem solving. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes and long pants as most of the class will be spent outdoors!

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