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The Audubon Center has committed itself to authorizing charter schools that have recognized the importance of experiential and environmental education. In addition to providing oversight of the schools' educational outcomes, finances, and operations, we also collaborate with our schools by offering trainings and curriculum resources.

  • An annual retreat to connect to other schools that have similar goals,
  • Connections to the state organizations that are committed to charter school success,
  • The option of graduate training and residential experiences that are tied to the schools mission
  • A group of experts who can help the schools overcome obstacles and develop projects that will be successful and significant.

Upcoming Events

Charter schools the Audubon Center
currently authorizes are:

The Audubon Center is delighted to be working with
this strong network of schools and is
not taking applications for new or transfer
schools at this time or in the foreseeable future.

Charter School Program Bid Confirmation Form

Request for Proposals (RFP)

The RFP is our design for a charter school that would encompass the best of an environmental education focused charter school. Those who are considering a charter should look at this RFP and decide if this is what they would like. If it is contact us for sponsorship and guidance. We will consider other charter school proposals, but will give priority to sponsoring schools that adopt this model.

If you have questions about our role as a charter school authorizer,
please contact David Greenberg, Audubon Center Charter
School Coordinator, 612-331-4181, greenberg@auduboncharterschools.org

Please direct any corrections to this webpage to Laurie Fenner, webmaster

Please view our website for more information about the Audubon Center of the North Woods

The Audubon Center is a Residential Environmental Learning Center centrally located only
about 90 miles from Duluth, Brainerd, St. Cloud, St. Paul, and Minneapolis.
Far enough away, yet close enough to save money and time on travel!

Our Mission:
To instill a connection and commitment
to the environment in people of all
communities through experiential learning.

Contact info:

Field Office location
River Place
43 Main St S.E., Suite #238
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone (612) 331-4181
Fax:  (612) 331-1171

David Greenberg, Lead Coordinator, greenberg@auduboncharterschools.org
Stephanie (Steph) Smith, Administrative Assistant: ssmith@auduboncharterschools.org
Melanie Baier, Assistant Coordinator, baier@auduboncharterschools.org

Main Office
Audubon Center of the North Woods (ACNW) , PO Box 530, Sandstone, MN 55072
Melonie Shipman, shipman@audubon-center.org, (320) 245-2648 ext. 103