Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center

Join Eagle Bluff's Food Service Team! Eagle Bluff is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Food Service Team. Each year, we provide accredited outdoor education and adventures to over 16,000 visitors. Our food service staff play a vital role in providing exceptional dining experiences to schools, summer camps, and adult retreats, often serving up to 500 guests a day. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment and be part of a supportive community. If you're passionate about food service and making a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our dedicated team! To learn more and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gbGQrXdy

This past Saturday, October 12, Eagle Bluff hosted our 27th annual Banquet on the Bluff fundraiser. We're thrilled to announce that, with the support of our incredible community, we raised over $60,000 for transformative outdoor education! These vital funds will directly support key areas of our work—from caring for our Animal Ambassadors, to making sure our Outdoor School remains accessible to all. Your $60,000 gift is equivalent to: 📚 One full year of tuition for 8 Nature Preschool families 🎒 Trip expenses for 353 students participating in a 3-day, 2-night Outdoor School experience 🚌 Transportation for 12 schools from the Twin Cities, allowing underserved students to participate in our programs 🐍 20 years’ worth of food for our raptor and reptile Animal Ambassadors 🏕️ Funding for summer camp experiences for over 100 campers Your support empowers us to fulfill our mission of connecting people with nature and each other. From all of us at Eagle Bluff, thank you for being such an integral part of our community! If you missed the event, you can still experience the impact of our Outdoor School program by watching this special video: https://lnkd.in/gdDdEr77 You can also support Eagle Bluff's mission by making a donation at https://lnkd.in/g7QGTyJf. A special thank you to our amazing sponsors who made this event possible! $2,500+ Sponsors: Mayo Clinic Rochester, F & M Community Bank $500+ Sponsors: CRW architecture + design group, Inc, AcenTek, Olmsted Medical Center, Custom Alarm, Lanesboro Arts, Sysco, Creative Fundraising Advisors $125+ Sponsors: Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc., Janky Gear, Tyrol Ski & Sports, Thomas Pursell, miEnergy ——— Video by Andy Berndt, Community Blueprint

Exciting news from Eagle Bluff! Our Executive Director, Colleen Foehrenbacher, has a special invitation just for you! Join us on Saturday, October 12th, for our 27th Annual Fundraiser, Banquet on the Bluff—an evening dedicated to supporting our transformative outdoor experiences. Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Learn more and secure your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/gBJk5rVZ.

Tonight, Eagle Bluff was featured on KAAL-TV ABC 6 News (Rochester), spotlighting the crucial impact of Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) funding. These grants are driving key initiatives, including the Root River restoration, the construction of the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail, and the continuation of our long-standing experiential outdoor education programs. Watch the full story here, featuring Colleen Foehrenbacher: https://lnkd.in/gXMEkmVT And, vote YES for Minnesota’s Great Outdoors on November 5th!

🌲 Vote YES for Minnesota's Great Outdoors on November 5, 2024! 🗳️ Over 30 years ago, Minnesotans voted to dedicate a portion of state lottery proceeds to conservation. That decision has provided over $1 billion in funding for the Great Outdoors! This November, it’s time to vote to renew that commitment. Vote YES to protect:   💧 Clean drinking water    🦅 Wildlife habitats    🌍 Clean air quality   🏞️ Access to parks and trails A "YES” vote will secure continued funding for our lakes, wildlife, and parks. Leaving the question blank will count as a "No," putting critical environmental protections at risk. 🗳️ Look for this important question on the front of your ballot: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to protect drinking water sources and the water quality of lakes, rivers, and streams; conserve wildlife habitat and natural areas; improve air quality; and expand access to parks and trails by extending the transfer of proceeds from the state-operated lottery to the environment and natural resources trust fund, and to dedicate the proceeds for these purposes?" ✅ Vote YES! Let’s continue protecting Minnesota’s cherished natural spaces for future generations! 👉 Learn more: mngreatoutdoors.org 🚨 Spread the word! Please like and share this post! #MNGreatOutdoors #VoteMN #LandOf10000Lakes #ProtectMinnesota #ConserveMN #MinnesotaWildlife #OutdoorMinnesota #MinnesotaVotes #2024Election

We are proud to announce that Colleen Foehrenbacher, Eagle Bluff’s Executive Director, has been honored with the 2024 Outstanding New Leader Award by the ANCA (Association of Nature Center Administrators). This national award is presented annually to honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and innovation in the nature center and outdoor school professions. Since stepping into her role in April 2020, amidst the onset of the pandemic, Colleen has steered Eagle Bluff through unprecedented challenges. Her leadership has ensured the continued success of our Outdoor School, despite the hurdles posed by COVID-19 restrictions. Thanks to her vision, Eagle Bluff has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of a new high ropes course and the successful launch of our Nature Preschool. Beyond Eagle Bluff, Colleen continues to champion the Outdoor School for All campaign, advocating for multi-day outdoor education experiences for middle school students statewide. Colleen will be formally recognized at the ANCA Overnight Camp & Outdoor School Summit, January 10-14, in North East, Maryland. Congratulations, Colleen, on this well-deserved honor! Your leadership inspires us all. ——— ANCA (Association of Nature Center Administrators) #leadership #awardwinning #outdoorschool #environmentaleducation #MN