University on the Prairie

Event information

Date

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 10:00:00 2025-07-02 16:00:00 University on the Prairie Explore science-based career opportunities in environmental and agricultural science, chemistry, engineering and more! University on the Prairie immerses youth entering grades 7 through one-year post-high school in hands-on activities that show what you can do with science education.You will conduct experiments, participate in hands-on labs and learn new skills from professionals working in science fields. You will increase your understanding of science and discover what potential career options interest you the most. All University on the Prairie activities take place in the classrooms, labs and the great outdoors at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center (SWROC) facilities.Each career track is led by enthusiastic faculty from University of Minnesota and South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota SWROC staff, graduate students and highly skilled industry professionals. The instructors will gladly share their experiences and answer questions on how to get into certain career fields. Check in at the SWROC will be at 10 a.m. on July 1. The program will run from 10:30 a.m. to 6:25 p.m. on July 1 and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 2. An overnight lodging option is available at the SWROC (air mattresses, sleeping bags and pillows are encouraged). University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center America/Chicago public

Time

10:00 a.m. Central time

Location

University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center
23669 130th St.
Lamberton, MN 56152

Contact

Crystal Reith, Extension educator
[email protected] or 507-831-4022

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Explore science-based career opportunities in environmental and agricultural science, chemistry, engineering and more! University on the Prairie immerses youth entering grades 7 through one-year post-high school in hands-on activities that show what you can do with science education.

You will conduct experiments, participate in hands-on labs and learn new skills from professionals working in science fields. You will increase your understanding of science and discover what potential career options interest you the most.

All University on the Prairie activities take place in the classrooms, labs and the great outdoors at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center (SWROC) facilities.

Each career track is led by enthusiastic faculty from University of Minnesota and South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota SWROC staff, graduate students and highly skilled industry professionals. The instructors will gladly share their experiences and answer questions on how to get into certain career fields.

Check in at the SWROC will be at 10 a.m. on July 1. The program will run from 10:30 a.m. to 6:25 p.m. on July 1 and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 2.

An overnight lodging option is available at the SWROC (air mattresses, sleeping bags and pillows are encouraged).

Audience

Youth entering grades 7 through one-year post-high school this fall

Cost

$50 per youth

Payment should be mailed to:
Cottonwood County 4-H
41385 US Hwy 71
Windom MN 56101

Registration

For assistance, contact your local Extension educator.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.