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Outreach Programs
Connecting Minnesotans to the University of Minnesota
NCROC offers guided tours of our center to garden clubs, youth orgainzations, private and public school groups, and more. To learn more about scheduling a tour, call 218-327-4490 ext 0 or email [email protected].
Since 2022, the University of Minnesota's Bell Museum has partnered with NCROC to host summer camps for kids. Bell Summer Camps are fun and enriching day-camp experiences that encourage children to explore their scientific passions and discover new interests. Children entering grades K-8 will experience science and nature like never before with hands-on investigation, visiting museum exhibits, games, creative projects, guided outdoor exploration and much more! To learn more about the camps at NCROC, visit: Bell Summer Camps in Grand Rapids - Bell Museum
Sharing Research Results With Growers
The University of MInnesota's Wild Rice Breeding Program's annual Cultivated Wild Rice Field Day delivers research results to the growers and producers who can utilize them. Every summer, the cultivated wild rice growers attend a field day at one of the paddy locations to learn about the latest in variety development and other agronomic related research projects in the production of cultivated wild rice. Growers value these programs as a way to learn about and see new management practices in action while also interacting with researchers and peers.