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MNA 2008 Conference Partners

Please contact Jamie McBride if your organization would like to help sponsor MNA activities. Many thanks for the support of these fine organizations.

Contributors to the Scholarship Fund and Conference Support

Acorn Naturalists
Acorn Naturalists was founded over seventeen years ago by educators interested in developing resources for enhancing science and outdoor learning experiences. We believe that curiosity about the natural world is universal and that science, mathematics, language arts and other subjects can be taught effectively through environment-based education. $300.

Bryn Mawr Soap Company
Bryn Mawr Soap Company makes and sells handmade, natural soaps that are great for your skin! We're dedicated to promoting the use of natural soaps by offering excellent, affordable soaps. $100 donation and gift set.

Sharrett's, Inc.
Sharrett’s, Inc. is a family run company that owns two liquor stores in the Twin Cities on University Avenue/Raymond and 25th Street East/27th Avenue South in the Seward Neighborhood of Minneapolis. $100.

Warner Nature Center
Our mission is to build lasting relationships between people and the natural world. To help achieve this, Warner Nature Center provides programs for groups and individuals that teach environmental respect through knowledge and also to illustrate ways to implement such respect, provides a forum for discussion of environmental issues, cares for the unique nature center habitats while using them as teaching tools, and partners with other organizations that have similar goals. $200.

Door Prizes and Auction Items

Adventure Publications
Over the past 20 years, we've become known for our affordable, well-designed books; great authors and high-quality information; excellent photography; and outstanding customer service. We encourage you to visit your local retailer for Adventure titles. Five books (value $77.75).

American Forest Foundation
The American Forest Foundation is committed to creating a future where North American forests are sustained by a public which understands and values the social, economic, and environmental benefits they provide to our communities, our nation, and the world. Energy and Society Kit (value $39.95).

Blue Sky Guide
Blue Sky Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource — a coupon book, a directory, a source of ideas and inspiration. It’s your guide to living well and having fun in the Twin Cities region. Save hundreds of dollars while exploring the community and supporting local, sustainable businesses. One Blue Sky Guide (value $20.00).

Chester Creek Café
Voted Best Breakfast in Duluth Reader Weekly 2003 and 2004, Best New Business in Duluth Ripsaw 2004, Best Waitstaff (a tie) in Duluth Reader Weekly 2004, "...aimed at the more discriminating" - MN Monthly, "...place to go for a memorable meal" - Edible Twin Cities, "Best of all are the...pies." - Star Tribune. Three gift certificates (value $75.00).

Equal Exchange
Equal Exchange has created Big Change since 1986. Our founders envisioned a food system that empowers farmers and consumers, supports small farmer co-ops, and uses sustainable farming methods. They started with fairly traded coffee from Nicaragua and didn't look back. Today, we continue to find new and powerful ways to build a better food system. Gift basket.

Great Lakes Aquarium
Great Lakes Aquarium is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with a mission that is focused on freshwater education and conservation. GLA's specialized educational programming reaches over 10,000 students from across the upper Midwest each year with its environmentally-centric messages. GLA is housed in a world-class facility in Duluth, Minnesota. Four passes to the Aquarum (value $58.00).

Izzy’s Ice Cream
It's the little extra scoop you get on top of your single or double at Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe. Four single cake or sugar cones (value $16.00).

Jim Gerholdt
Jim Gerholdt is the author of 32 books on herptiles, birds, and spiders. In addition, he teaches continuing education classes on reptiles and amphibians at the Science Museum of Minnesota and gives presentations throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Live snake class.

Long Lake Conservation Center
Long Lake Conservation Center's mission is to promote wise use of natural resources and foster proper conservation citizenship by making students aware of the interdependence of humans and the environment. Long sleeve "T" shirt and tote bag (value $27.95).

Midwest Mountaineering
An outdoor store selling quality outdoor gear for camping, hiking, canoeing, climbing and many other activities. Gift certificate (value $25.00).

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them. NOAA Education Activity book and CD (value $30.00).

Patagonia
We acknowledge that the wild world we love best is disappearing. That is why those of us who work here share a strong commitment to protecting undomesticated lands and waters. We believe in using business to inspire solutions to the environmental crisis. Product to be Announced.

Raven Productions, Inc.
Raven Productions is a small, independent publisher whose work promotes enjoyment and conservation of northern wilderness, encourages families to share their stories, and supports undiscovered artists and writers. Books and calendar (value $ 89.75).

REI, Inc.
At REI, we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. REI also donates millions of dollars to support conservation efforts nationwide, and sends scores of volunteers to build trails, clean up beaches, and teach outdoor ethics to kids. Through responsible business practices, we strive to reduce our environmental footprint. REI Messenger bag and hydration pack (value $84.50).

Sawbill Canoe Outfitters
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, we can help you have a successful canoe trip in Minnesota's famous BWCA Wilderness. 5 day canoe rental (value $240.00).

Sierra Club
The Sierra Club's members and supporters are more than 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. SIGG water bottle (value $25.00.)

Steger Mukluks & Moccasins
Steger Moosehide Mukluks and Moccasins are designed and made in the styles of the North American Indians. We use the best quality moosehides which means that your mukluks and moccasins will remain supple and beautiful through the years. Gift certificate for a pair of Mukluks (Value $149.95).

Summit Brewing Company
Founded in 1986, the Summit Brewing Company has brought back the remarkable craft beers once brewed throughout the Upper Midwest. Gift package (value $75.00).

Three Rivers Parks District
Three Rivers Park District is a natural resources-based park system located in the suburban Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area of Minnesota that manages nearly 27,000 acres of park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use facilities. Two 1-day lift tickets for Hyland Ski and Snowboard area (value $58.00).

Toro
The Toro Company helps customers beautify and preserve the outdoor landscapes with environmentally responsible solutions of customer-valued quality and innovation. Toro Super blower vac (value $86.00).

Underwater Adventures
Come nose to nose with 4,500 sharks and other sea creatures, and see why Discovery Channel calls Underwater Adventures^® Aquarium, under the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, the World's Best Shark Encounter! Family membership (value $84.95).

Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center, a catalyst for the creative expression of artists and the active engagement of audiences, examines the questions that shape and inspire us as individuals, cultures, and communities. Two gallery admission passes (value $20.00)

Wedge Community Co-op
Our Mission as a natural foods co-op is to provide a diverse selection of highest quality, fairly-priced products and a deepening understanding of their importance to our members, employees and community. To achieve this, we will earn the loyalty of our member-owners through an ongoing commitment to service, forge a deepening bond between sustainable local producers and the co-op community, and build upon Cooperative Principles and Values. Gift certificate (value $50.00).

Wintergreen Designs
Celebrating 23 Years of Wintergreen Anoraks. We began in 1985 by designing gear for our first expedition to the North Pole. Since then, we’ve explored just about every cold place on the planet, from Greenland to the Russian Arctic—all with our own gear. Serious field-testing. Terrapin jacket (value $198.00).

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