Page 5 - 2022 Report to the Community

Our Statewide Engagement tea am m
continues to travel the stat t e e
connecting with communities, ,
learning about their needs, exploring opportunities
for collaboration on new endeavors, and adapting existing programs.
Science & Nature Activity Kits continue to
be an entry point for community organizations
and the children and caregivers they serve. This
summer the Bell distributed 10,000 kits – that served
20,000 children and caregivers, through partnerships with 50 community,
education and social service organizations. Kits were distributed primarily to communities that are historically underrepresented in museums with 80% being distributed in the Twin Cities Metro Area and 20% being distributed to communities in Greater Minnesota.
The Bell welcomed back in-person Statewide Star Parties at 18 locations across Minnesota!
Through a collaboration with Native Skywatchers we explored the theme Shared Sky, Open Minds, where we foster appreciation for our shared night sky through various cultural lenses.
We cap-off our reflections of the year with the Bell’s participation in the Nature for New Minnesotans program. This program combines English language instruction with an introduction to Minnesota’s natural history and the outdoors.
MUSEUM WITHOUT BOUNDARIES | BELL MUSEUM
The Bell will welcome a new position
to our staff: Native American Education Initiatives Specialist
_________
New Bell Community Science Days events
in Greater Minnesota (Winona, White Earth,
and Leech Lake) _________
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