Join Ron in a journey through the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway.  Images representing the three themes of the Scenic Byway—Food for a Nation, Struggles for a Home, and A River’s Legacy—have all been captured during Ron’s years of wandering the valley.
     Farms and barns, corn to cabbage–prairies, wetlands, hardwoods and wildlife–hunting, fishing and birding–canoes and kayaks–history, games and festivals–all part of life in The Byway and all seen through the camera lens.
     A separately available Life On The River presentation focuses more exclusively upon river activities.

     This program features a power point presentation focusing on some of Minnesota’s wildlife and their place in the environment.  It is an interactive study of the wildlife around us with emphasis upon the importance of habitat in their lives.
     Student participation in identifying tracks and locating ‘critters’ hidden in the ‘Camo Critter’ segment creates a greater awareness of our natural environment and opens dialogue within the group.  Sharing experiences and program inspired questions will leave a lasting impression upon all of us. 
     The program can be augmented with a Buffalo Skulls to Turtle Shells segment.  This portion is a hands-on display of natural artifacts—skulls, bones, pelts, etc.—of Minnesota River wildlife, both past and present, collected by Ron during many years of wandering the river valley.
     Buffalo Skulls to Turtle Shells segment brings the Regional River History Center displays to your site/school.  Information on tours of the History Center and field trips to river locations available upon request.