
Pond critters, prairie life and a ‘hail machine’ part of Bell Museum Summer Camp
More than 40 area children from first through fifth grade participated in immersive science and nature learning activities July 30-31 in the Bell Museum Summer Camp program, with hands-on investigation, games, creative projects and guided outdoor exploration at the UMN Southwest Research & Outreach Center (SWROC) near Lamberton.Activities connected students to research programs at the SWROC, including cropping systems, integrated pest management, nutrient management and soil and agricultural water management.