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Programming Overview
The National Loon Center (NLC) provides a wide range of educational travel programs tailored for audiences of all ages. Whether in a classroom, at a community event, or online, our programs bring the iconic “up north” experience directly to you.
Participants will learn about the loon’s distinctive calls, its specialized habitat requirements, and its fascinating natural history. They will also explore the long-standing relationship between humans and this ancient species—and discover the actions we can all take to support loon conservation in Minnesota and beyond.
Who We Serve
We love to talk about loons with anybody that will listen! Usually, our audiences include:
- Schools
- Summer Camps
- Boy and Girl Scouts
- Lake Associations
- Birding Groups
- Environmental or Conservation Centers & Clubs
- Virtual Attendees and more!
Groups interested in booking a program must complete a program request form and provide the required details. Before submitting a request, please review the following guidelines:
Program Requirements
- Minimum program length of 40 minutes
- Minimum of 20 group participants
- Adequate audiovisual setup (projector, display screen, speakers, microphone as needed)
- Table space for artifacts and handouts
- Requests must be submitted at least three months before the event date
- Priority will be given to groups that have not received NLC programming within the past three years
Program Fees
The National Loon Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that depends on donations to fund loon and freshwater education, research, and conservation efforts across Minnesota and beyond. Program fees directly support travel, materials, and program development.
- Standard program fee: $100
- Travel beyond 50 miles (one way): Additional $0.70 per mile
- Virtual programs: $75
Fee reductions or waivers are available for schools and youth groups. For questions, please get in touch with maddi@nationallooncenter.org.