NEW Earn College Credit for Jeffers Institutes and a Jeffers Education Certificate through Hamline University Continuing Studies!
Team Teaching with Minnesota's Natural Environment Certificate
Our Workshops and Institutes are still available for FREE with CEUs
or NOW
They are available for College Credits that can go towards a certificate through Hamline University Continuing Studies!
Educators will learn techniques, activities, and resources in each institute that can be readily implemented on their school grounds.
They will notice the positive impact outdoor learning will have on their:
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science instruction
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the writing and communication skills of their students
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and the positive attitude and stewardship students will develop for their school grounds and the surrounding natural environment.
Upcoming Institute Options
Patterns in Nature Institute
Tuesday – Thursday, June 16-18, 2026
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jeffers Lodge, Prior Lake, MN
27 CEUs OR 2 Semester Credits: Reduced rate of $200/credit through Hamline University Continuing Studies
St. Croix River Institute
Monday – Wednesday, June 22-24, 2026
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Taylors Falls & surrounding area, MN
24 CEUs OR the option to purchase 2 Graduate Credits: Reduced rate of $200/credit through Hamline University CGEE
Outdoor Classroom Institute
Monday – Wednesday, July 13-15, 2026
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Jeffers Lodge, Prior Lake, MN
23 CEUs OR 2 Semester Credits: Reduced rate of $200/credit through Hamline University Continuing Studies
Earth Science Outdoors
Monday – Wednesday, July 27-29, 2026
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Jeffers Lodge, Prior Lake, MN
23 CEUs OR 2 Semester Credits: Reduced rate of $200/credit through Hamline University Continuing Studies
More Institute Options
Summer 2026:
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Patterns in Nature Institute
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The Outdoor Classroom
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Earth Science Outdoors
Fall 2026:
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Nature Journaling Institute
Winter 2027:
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The Outdoor Classroom: Winter
Spring 2027:
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Birding Institute
Summer/Fall 2027:
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Insect Institute
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Ecology Institute
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ELA Outdoors