Under the stars, for a great cause—grab your tickets to [Prairie Stars](https://prairiewoodselc.org/event/music-under-the-prairie-stars/) 2025 today!
Under the stars, for a great cause—grab your tickets to [Prairie Stars](https://prairiewoodselc.org/event/music-under-the-prairie-stars/) 2025 today!
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Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center

12718 10th Street NE
Spicer, MN 56288
(320) 354-5894

prairiewoods@prairiewoodselc.org

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PWELC - center for outdoor education located near Spicer MN. We provide hands-on learning, as well as beautiful facilities for meetings.

This year, instead of bidding silently — you’l This year, instead of bidding silently — you’ll have a chance to raise your paddle and support the programs, spaces, and stories that make PWELC so special. 

Hear directly from board members about where your generosity will go — and how it will impact thousands of students and visitors.

Pavilion at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
Thursday, September 4
5:30 - 8:30 PM

Join Us: https://prairiewoodselc.org/event/music-under-the-prairie-stars/

#RaiseYourPaddle #ImpactThroughNature #PrairieStars2025 #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter #PWELC
What’s better than good music in good company un What’s better than good music in good company under the prairie sky?

We’ll have live music filling the Pavilion all evening long. Come soak it in with friends and fellow supporters of outdoor education.

Pavilion at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
Thursday, September 4
5:30 - 8:30 PM

Grab your tickets now: https://prairiewoodselc.org/event/music-under-the-prairie-stars/

#PrairieNights #LiveMusic #PWELC #PrairieStars2025 #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter
Hi from the four newest members of the PWELC Board Hi from the four newest members of the PWELC Board — and your honorary hosts for Prairie Stars 2025!

We’re excited to welcome you to an evening that brings together everything we love: nature, learning, and community. 

Let’s celebrate and support something lasting.

RSVP today:https://prairiewoodselc.org/event/music-under-the-prairie-stars/

#PWELCBoard #HostWithHeart #PrairieStars2025 #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter #PWELC
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Hi from the four newest members of the PWELC Board Hi from the four newest members of the PWELC Board — and your honorary hosts for Prairie Stars 2025!

We’re excited to welcome you to an evening that brings together everything we love: nature, learning, and community. 

Let’s celebrate and support something lasting.

RSVP today:https://prairiewoodselc.org/event/music-under-the-prairie-stars/

#PWELCBoard #HostWithHeart #PrairieStars2025 #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter #PWELC
NEW this year: No silent auction… but something NEW this year: No silent auction… but something even better!

Our Environmental Education Tent will bring you face-to-face with the tools and stories we use to teach kids about the natural world.

Meet educators Ellen Dolph, Hannah Stelley & Cameron Kalkbrenner. 

Get curious. 
Get inspired.

Don’t miss it: https://prairiewoodselc.org/.../music-under-the-prairie.../

#HandsOnLearning #EnvironmentalEducation #PrairieStars2025 #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter #PWELC
Picture this: A late summer evening, delicious foo Picture this: A late summer evening, delicious food, music drifting through the prairie, and views like this…

That’s Prairie Stars at the Pavilion at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center.

Join us in a setting that inspires just as much as the cause.

Thursday, September 4 
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Tickets:https://prairiewoodselc.org/event/music-under-the-prairie-stars/

#PrairieViews #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter #PWELC #PrairieStars2025
Now Enrolling at Nature Preschool! For children Now Enrolling at Nature Preschool! 
 For children ages 3–5, our program uses nature-based learning to spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster a deep connection to the outdoors. 🌳 

📅 Available spots: 
 – Monday/Wednesday part-time 
 – Very limited full-time openings 

Give your child the chance to learn through play, exploration, and wonder—rain or shine! ☀️🌧️ 

For more information and enrollment, click here: https://prairiewoodselc.org/preschool/
Why does Prairie Stars matter? Because every dol Why does Prairie Stars matter? 

Because every dollar raised helps us bring more hands-on, nature-based education to kids across our community.

This year’s funds will support:
- New interpretive signs
- Upgraded indoor & outdoor learning spaces
- Tools that spark curiosity in nature

Come celebrate AND make a difference.

Get your tickets here: https://prairiewoodselc.org/event/music-under-the-prairie-stars/

#NatureLearning #FundraiserWithPurpose #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter #PWELC
Today on the Prairie We’re tilling the future p Today on the Prairie

We’re tilling the future prairie site this week to get it ready for seeding native grasses and wildflowers later this year.

It might look messy now, but it’s the first step toward a healthy, beautiful habitat for wildlife and pollinators. Stay tuned for more updates as this “prairie in progress” takes root!

#prairierestoration #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter #PWELC
Get ready for an amazing night! Prairie Stars Dinn Get ready for an amazing night!
Prairie Stars Dinner + Auction is back on Thursday, September 4!

Join us at the Pavilion at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center for an evening of connection, community, and celebration — all in support of getting more kids outside to explore, discover, and grow.

5:30–8:30pm
Tickets on sale now: https://prairiewoodselc.org/event/music-under-the-prairie-stars/

#PrairieStars2025 #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter#PWELC #OutdoorEducation
Join us Friday August 22nd from 9:30-11am for a sp Join us Friday August 22nd from 9:30-11am for a special morning dedicated to our habitat restoration project! Hear from staff and project partners about the work happening right here at PWELC, and how you can be part of it. Learn more and RSVP at the website in our bio.
Today on the Prairie Took a walk through the pra Today on the Prairie 

Took a walk through the prairie today and caught it in full bloom. Everywhere you look, there’s something beautiful unfolding.

Spotted:
🌸 Narrow-leaved coneflower
🌱 Skeleton plant
💛 Prairie coreopsis
🌿 Lead plant
🦋Whorled milkweed
🪻Hoary verbena

Each bloom is a reminder of how alive and resilient this landscape is.

#PrairieInBloom #WildflowerWalk #NativePlants #MinnesotaPrairie #PollinatorHabitat #TodayOnThePrairie #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter
Today on The Prairie: We’re clearing buckthorn! Today on The Prairie: We’re clearing buckthorn!

#prairierestoration#clearingbuckthorn#prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter
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Today on the Prairie Whad a great day with some Today on the Prairie 

Whad a great day with some amazing volunteers who helped collect porcupine grass seed! 

The seed shown here is just a small sample of the total harvest—every bit helps in restoring and strengthening our native prairie. Huge thanks to everyone who lent a hand!

#PrairieRestoration #PorcupineGrass #NativeSeeds #VolunteerPower #MinnesotaPrairie #ConservationInAction #SeedCollection #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter
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Today on the Prairie We’re exploring an area j Today on the Prairie 

We’re exploring an area just adjacent to the prairie—cleared of invasive trees last fall and seeded shortly after with a native mix collected from our prairie and others across northern Kandiyohi County. 

And look what we found... a tiny milkweed seedling pushing up through the new growth! 🐛🦋 A hopeful sign of what’s to come as this space returns to prairie life.

#PrairieRestoration #NativePlants #Milkweed #MinnesotaPrairie #ConservationInAction #PollinatorHabitat #prairiewoodsenvironmentallearningcenter
🌿Join the Team at Prairie Woods Nature School! 🌿Join the Team at Prairie Woods Nature School! 🌿

We're a nature-based early childhood program serving children ages 3–5. We’re excited to welcome a new educator, starting the end of August.

🍃 Part-Time Assistant Teacher – Help during key parts of the day, including lunch coverage, rest time, and on-call opportunities as well.

Our school is rooted in play, exploration, and a deep connection to the natural world. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and love being outside, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Apply now to be part of our growing team at Prairie Woods Nature School!

Send your resume and a cover letter to natureschool@prairiewoodselc.org

For full job descriptions visit our website: https://prairiewoodselc.org/employment/
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12718 10th Street NE
Spicer, Minnesota 56288
320-354-5894

prairiewoods@prairiewoodselc.org

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