Some of our classes and animals can come to you! We provide outreach classes in schools, youth centers and outdoor festival settings.

Partners in Education (PIE)
This partnership between Great Lakes Aquarium, Minnesota Sea Grant Program and the University of Minnesota Duluth trains volunteer educators to provide free outreach programs to Twin Ports schools. The topics covered such as weather, watersheds, properties of water and geology, change each semester and are all relevant to the Great Lakes. Contact our Education Department for current offerings or to schedule a visit from PIE staff.

MinnAqua Program Fishing: Get in the Habitat!
The MinnAqua Program is the DNR's state-wide fishing and aquatic resource outreach program. The Northern Minnesota MinnAqua Specialist is housed at the Great Lakes Aquarium. During the months of May - August the MinnAqua Intern is available to present MinnAqua fishing programs. MinnAqua offers fishing and aquatic resource stewardship programming and resources for all seasons. Fishing activities include ice fishing, fly fishing and shore fishing with a resource management and environmental stewardship focus. Click on the MinnAqua icon below to access their website and curriculum materials.