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1��� t�i�! �l� <br /> 5C� l�NI�.� l ���"l�U��. z ac� <br /> 9 <br /> Institute Planned & Offered by: `�`�--, <br /> � � � � r ,������ <br /> Orono Community Education f � � ± <br /> � � <br /> 'r �.. : <br /> Big Island Park Facilities � '� <br /> � �>� � � �°'�: <br /> Owned by: : � � � � � <br /> �. <br /> City of Orono '� • � �- <br /> ;•,, �. <br /> � � �` . <br /> � <br /> Water Transportation Partner: ' ` -# 4T ,,;` ; <br /> Lake Minnetonka Sailing School... � � �c <br /> is a wonderful partner, providing the use of one of � �' � <br /> their pontoons to make Big Island accessible to the � � " ,; <br /> staff and children of the Big Island Institute. , � _ , � <br /> �4 i <br /> Program Overview & Goals: The Numbers <br /> After four years of programming, the Big Island <br /> Institute for youth continues to draw rave reviews • 9 • <br /> from students and parents alike. The goals of the Weeks spent on the Island June 15 -August 20 <br /> program are to educate and inspire youth to be the <br /> future stewards of our natural environment and <br /> learn the skills needed to conserve and enjoy our • 22� • <br /> beautiful lakes and natural spaces. Allowing stu- Students that pafticipated - Grades 3-7 <br /> dents hands-on experience with their natural envi- <br /> ronment and the opportunity to learn from experts <br /> is a truly unique opportunity. No two days or weeks • 27 • <br /> on the island are alike as each day's activities are Number of communities represented by youth <br /> shaped by observing nature phenology (life/season that participated <br /> cycles.) <br /> Major Financial Sponsor: Bloomington Minnetonka <br /> Carver Minnetrista <br /> Freshwater Society Chanhassen Montrose <br /> Deephaven Mound <br /> Scholarships: Eden Prairie Orono <br /> Excelsior Plymouth <br /> Scholarships were provided for low income children Golden Valley Shorewood <br /> Independence Spring Park <br /> Equipment: Lake Elmo Springboro, OH <br /> Much of the equipment used on the island was pur- Long Lake St. Bonifacius <br /> chased in 2006 through the generous support of Loretto Tonka Bay <br /> the Rotary Clubs of Orono, Plymouth, Westonka, Maple Grove Wayzata <br /> Wayzata & District 5950. Maple Plain Winsted <br /> Minneapolis <br /> i <br /> � <br />