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Minnesota's Prairies |
Minnesota's Prairies
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Minnesota's Forest Habitat |
Examples of forest habitats used by wildlife for shelter, food, and breeding are shown, as well as beautiful wildflower nurseries. Preservation of this priceless natural resource is encouraged.
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Superior's North Shore |
Fast flowing rivers and stunning waterfalls are among the visuals that make this a great armchair tour of our state parks along the Lake Superior shoreline. All four seasons are captured in glorious color and beauty showing wildflowers, wildlife, and spectacular geographic formations.
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Minnesota's Climate |
Minnesota has a wide variety of weather conditions that correspond roughly to the north-south extremes of the state. This video explores the impact of the weather on wildlife, agriculture, and tourism. The effects of Lake Superior, as well as record setting weather statistics are included.
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Ponds of the Great Lakes |
The life of a typical northern pond is shown in all four seasons with reference to what lives in and around the small shallow water body. A camera goes beneath the surface, and microorganisms are seen through a microscope. Both flora and fauna are noted
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Marshes of the Great Lakes |
All of the environmental components that make up a marsh are explained, including, the plants, mammals, amphibians, fish, and insects typically found in marshes of the upper Great Lakes states. A beaver pair creating a marsh is shown
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Minnesota's Rivers |
This video shows how rivers were used by the first Americans and later by explorers, fur traders, settlers, and loggers. The function of a river in a drainage basin is outlined, as well as the many environmental threats that jeopardize the ecological stability of Minnesota's rivers.
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Minnesota's Wetlands |
The need for protecting and maintaining wetlands as a habitat for plants and wildlife is clearly stated. Maps show the location of past and present wetlands. Bogs, marshes, swamps and potholes of Minnesota are covered.
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Minnesota's State Parks |
This video will instill an appreciation for efforts to preserve these valuable lands forever. Through the use of beautiful visuals, the habitats, plants, and wildlife populations found in our state parks are demonstrated.
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The Seasons - Summer |
This is one in a series of four videos that takes the viewer on a fascinating tour of each of the four seasons. All the predictable signs are seen - weather, birds, animals, plants, and the activities of children as they rediscover summer.
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The Seasons - Fall |
This is one in a series of four videos that takes the viewer on a fascinating tour of each of the four seasons. All the predictable signs are seen - weather, birds, animals, plants, and the activities of children as they rediscover each new season.
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The Seasons - Winter |
This is one in a series of four videos that takes the viewer on a fascinating tour of each of the four seasons. All the predictable signs are seen - weather, birds, animals, plants, and the activities of children as they rediscover each new season.
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The Seasons - Spring |
This is one in a series of four videos that takes the viewer on a fascinating tour of each of the four seasons. All the predictable signs are seen - weather, birds, animals, plants, and the activities of children as they rediscover each new season.
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Modern Logging in the North |
In the upper Great Lakes states, logging is a vital industry. This video takes you into the world of today's loggers and examines the latest equipment and techniques used to harvest this natural resource.
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