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This is my 2nd year back at Long Lake with my kiddos school, from the Anoka Hennepin school district. The center is so welcoming, accommodating, and well organized. The naturalists ensure all kids have a great time and are very inclusive. This field trip provides opportunities to students to get out and have fun in nature, who might not otherwise have exposure or access to the activities they provide here. It's an experience kids talk about for a lifetime. It's sad to hear more school's don't have a trip like this, or know about this, for their 5th-6th grade students. If your school is considering this field trip adventure, jump on it. It's affordable and attainable through fundraising, reaching out to your school's PTO/PTA for support, and/or through other means. I'm so glad both of my kids have had this experience and that I was welcome to chaperone both times. Actually, highly encouraged... along with our other 29 chaperones! Plus, the staff picked up something at the drugstore I'd accidentally left at home, and without hesitation. I made it up through a cash donation and bought some pretty cool gear in the...
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I went here on a school field trip for one weekend, roughly 17-18 years ago (WOW, times flies! Lol), when I was in 6th grade. This was by far my FAVORITE field trip/memory from school. I still remember the experience & everything we learned about nature & the great outdoors like it was yesterday! This place is a huge reason why I love nature so much & has taught me many valuable life lessons that I still use today! I just want to say THANK YOU so much to Long Lake Conservation Center for all of your dedication & devotion to teaching kids & people of all ages! I can't wait for the day I can return with my own children because I know they will enjoy & love every second...
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LLCC is primarily a nature education facility. It's priority is to provide a safe environment to experience wildlife for the children and youth of MN who are entrusted to their care.
In addition, LLCC is a crown jewel for Aitkin County when it is able to accommodate groups for events. On this date, our organization had 4 speakers, a bake and garden sale, an auction and a delicious buffet meal.
The facilities are well maintained and suited for our needs. People love to drive to such a peaceful setting...
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