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Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center
54165 Audubon DriveSandstone, MN 55072
About 90 miles north of Twin Cities, 60 miles south of Duluth via I-35. At Sandstone exit #191, take Hwy 61 west about 2 mi; turn right on Cty 27 then left at 'T' (still 27). Go 3 mi, turn right on Fox Rd (Cty 17), then immediate left into Audubon Dr.
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Osprey Wilds is a 501(c)(3) public charity, residential environmental learning center, and conference & retreat center nestled on the shores of Grindstone Lake in east-central Minnesota. We are committed to developing an understanding, ethics, and responsibility regarding the environment and stewardship through formal and informal teaching that links nature and humans.
We offer:
- Year-round Outdoor School programming
- School field trips and nature immersion learning experiences
- Youth and family camps
- Community events for all ages
- College courses
- Day tours and programs
- Adult learning experiences
- Wildlife programs: on-site and off-site
- Comfortable lodging for 162+ people plus rustic cabin and camping options
- Wonderful, scratch-based meal service
- Conference & retreat center rentals
Dates
Office & trails are open Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. Trails also accessible on some Saturdays, but please call first. Adult and youth programs throughout the year - check our website.Rates
Check our website for info on programs and center rental for conferences and retreats. Or call us with specific questions.
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Green Practices
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Conservation is our top priority and we have installed renewable energy systems including geothermal heating/cooling, solar arrays and wind generator. These have drastically reduced our dependence of fossil fuels and sets an example of what can be done.
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Organic or local food & beverage choices
- Transportation-related policies or programs
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
- Water conservation/wastewater management plan
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Meetings & Conferences
- Banquet facilities maximum capacity: 205
- Catering available
- Exhibit space (sq ft): 7500
- Largest meeting room (sq ft): 3000
- Meeting/convention facilities maximum capacity: 205
- Number of meeting rooms: 10
- On-site catering required
- Meetings web page