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Attachment 4 <br />A- VA Sustainability <br />r/ Newsletter <br />07109,V <br />SUSTAINABILITY <br />Contact Us: <br />Noelle Bakken <br />2660 Civic Center Dr. <br />Roseville, MN 55113 <br />651-792-7057 <br />Email Us <br />Find us Online! <br />6646666*6664 <br />Inside this <br />issue: <br />Sustainability Tip <br />Stop Food Waste <br />Challenge <br />Composting 101 <br />Recycling Ambassador <br />Training <br />Upcoming Events <br />Good Climate News <br />JUG/AUG 2024 <br />Public Works & <br />Engineering Division <br />Take Me in I <br />sticp <br />food waste <br />challenge' <br />Sustainability Tip— Stop Food Waste Composting 101 <br />Minnesota State Challenge <br />Parks <br />Recycling Ambassa- <br />dor Training <br />Sustainability Tip — Exploring MN State Parks <br />This month's tip is written by Evelyn Ankrum, our summer sustainability intern from Winona State <br />University/ <br />Growing up, I had the privilege of going on numerous camping trips to various Minnesota state <br />parks. Spending my childhood at campsites and on hiking trails led me to understand the <br />importance of Minnesota's natural spaces and <br />the opportunities they provide. When I visited <br />state parks as a child, I enjoyed exploring the <br />world around me. As an adult, I still find value <br />in exploration while recognizing the important <br />steps state parks take to offer educational <br />opportunities, conserve Minnesota's natural _ <br />spaces, and promote environmental <br />stewardship. Minnesota state parks provide Font Snelling State Pa�from the MNDNR <br />numerous recreational and educational opportunities while taking measures to conserve <br />natural plant and animal species. <br />The state of Minnesota is home to 65 parks that offer opportunities for relaxation, adventure, <br />and education. You don't have to be interested in camping to enjoy state parks, most visitors <br />come for the day. Whether you're looking to plan a large family outing or a solo adventure, <br />Minnesota state parks cater to a wide range of interests. The list of possible activities at state <br />parks includes camping, fishing, biking (on paved and unpaved trails), hiking, birding, <br />geocaching, swimming, climbing, paddling, educational programs, historical information, <br />various equipment rentals, and more. Many parks are also open during the winter months, <br />providing opportunities for skiing, ice fishing, sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, fat biking, <br />and winter camping. Learn more about what parks offer certain summer and winter activities. <br />Education is an important mission of the Minnesota State Park System. Most parks have a <br />Junior Ranger Program, designed for kids ages six to ten but available to anyone. After <br />completing activities in the Junior Ranger booklet, you can head back to the visitor center to <br />collect a free Junior Ranger patch. This program is designed to help introduce children to <br />environmental concepts and help families engage with the state park during their visit. <br />In addition to the Junior Ranger program, many parks have educational ranger -led events <br />designed for children and adults. These events could include guided nature walks, "Ask a <br />Naturalist" events, information on environmental conservation, and educational presentations <br />on specific animals. See the state parks and trails events calendar to learn more. Interactive <br />experiences offered by the parks provide outdoor education and make learning about nature <br />exciting for both adults and children. <br />Article continues on page 4 <br />Page 17 of 97 <br />