Young Naturalists stories introduce young readers to Minnesota's natural treasures-from agates to zooplankton. Stories explore the universe underfoot, the northern lights, and everything in between. Teachers guides are available for stories marked with an apple.
Free language-arts activities and student guides for selected Minnesota Conservation Volunteer stories are available online. They are designed for teachers and environmental educators working with elementary and middle school students.
Look for teaching materials by following this link and clicking on the big red apple http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/young_naturalists/index.html
Young Naturalists is a kid friendly feature found in every issue of selected Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, a bi-monthly conservation magazine published by the DNR.
Minnesota DNR Information Center