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ORDWAY EDUCATION | Calling All Student Artists

Submissions to the 2023 ARTwalk are now open! The annual event celebrates the creativity of young people through a public art exhibition, reaching 20,000 + people during the Flint Hills Family Festival. Students in grades PK-12 are invited to submit, and all visual art forms are welcome! READ MORE

THE JOLLY POPS | Our Summer Calendar is Almost Full

If you’re looking for a fun onsite for your school or a group of musical Dads to rock your family event look no further than the Pops. We still got some dates open in July and August so get in touch and Let’s get Popping. WATCH VIDEO READ MORE

GERTENS FUNDRAISING | Fundraise with Gertens Plant Cards!

Gertens Plant Cards are a quick and easy fundraiser for your non-profit group! Your group earns 15% on each card sold and your customer gets to shop for their own plants at Gertens! Plant Cards do not expire so they also make a great gift for Mother’s Day or any day! Sell Gertens Plant Cards […]

DISCOVER AUSTIN MN | Meet the Scientists

Educational experiences at the Hormel Institute come in all shapes and sizes! Tours are hands-on and interactive and are important to help increase knowledge of STEM education and The Hormel Institute’s research. Experiences include visits to labs to hear from scientists, viewing protozoa and other samples under the microscopes, 3-D stations, experiments with liquid nitrogen […]

SPARKPOINT INNOVATIONS | Looking for Summer STEM Fun?

Look no further than SparkPoint Innovations’ Orbit Earth Expo in house astronomy experience! We will bring our unforgettable huge teaching models of the earth, sun, moon, and planets to your school for your students to learn all things space science! Interactive fun while students interact with our models to learn: PHASES OF THE MOON! ECLIPSES! […]

AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE | Experience Nordic Culture at ASI!

Minnesota’s only castle! The American Swedish Institute museum and cultural center hosts spring events perfect for young children and their growing interests. The American Swedish Institute museum and cultural center announces a winter-to-spring schedule of programs for every age and interest in language, cooking, and crafts; fun happenings in the cozy Turnblad mansion, including a […]