Audubon Center of the North Woods
- 54165 Audubon Drive
, Sandstone, MN - Phone: 320-245-2648
- Toll Free: 888-404-7743
- Fax: 320-245-5272
- fenner@audubon-center.org
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Check our website for info on programs and center rental for conferences and retreats. Or call us with specific questions.- Check our website for info on programs and center rental for conferences and retreats. Or call us with specific questions.
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Year-RoundA non-profit residential environmental learning center (RELC) and 'green' conference & retreat center on Grindstone Lake near Sandstone, MN. Proud leaders in environmental education and renewable energy. On a diverse 535-acre sanctuary, our unique center features geothermal, solar and wind power systems. We can provide lodging and meals for 162 visitors and offer a wide variety of program options ranging from challenge such as high ropes course to team-building to wildlife and outdoor skills to environmental. The Center has range of dispersed learning environments including barn, yurt, log cabin, formal classrooms, lounges, and of course, the great outdoors!
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: 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.
Green Practices
- Desc of Green Practices in Place
: 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. - Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling
- Water Conservation/Wastewater Mgmt Plan
- Energy Efficiency/Conservation
- Eco-Friendly Landscape/Facility Design
- Transportation-Related Policies or Programs
- Eco-Friendly Purchasing Practices
- Organic or Local Food & Beverage Choices
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to Disabled
- Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more
What's Nearby
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Directions
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.
- Dinner at the Lake with discounted lodging
10/20/2012- 6/1/2013 - Birding Bonanza Weekend - Early Bird Discount
6/7/2013- 6/9/2013 - Motorcycling Scenic Minnesota Tour - Early Bird Discount
7/8/2013- 7/12/2013
