Reducing Waste with VEC

Reducing Waste with VEC

At Voyageur Environmental Center (VEC), waste reduction education is a key component of programming, teaching youth the importance of managing the overabundance of waste we produce and empowering them to create more sustainable and equitable solutions.  Waste...
A Look into Voyageur’s Garden & Greenhouse

A Look into Voyageur’s Garden & Greenhouse

One of the many highlights at BGCTC’s Voyageur Environmental Center (VEC) is the Garden Program. Through hands-on activities, Club youth learn about topics such as food production, composting, pollinator conservation, protecting water quality, and the impact of...
Heart of VEC’s Waterfront Programs!

Heart of VEC’s Waterfront Programs!

Located at the heart of BGCTC’s Voyageur Environmental Learning Center (VEC) property is a breathtaking waterfront area nestled on beautiful Little Long Lake in Mound, Minnesota. This waterfront area is a core component of environmental education programming and...
The Importance of Nutrition: Honoring Our Cooks

The Importance of Nutrition: Honoring Our Cooks

At BGCTC, we know the importance of nutrition and nutrition education for the young people we serve. In addition to providing healthy meals and snacks, youth engage in the Kids Feeding Kids program, which educates youth about nutrition and provides hands-on experience...
Seeking Help Without Shame: Soriya’s Story

Seeking Help Without Shame: Soriya’s Story

*pictured on the left Soriya has attended the Mt. Airy Club for the past 2 ½ years and will be graduating from high school in June! Looking toward the future, she is making a conscious choice to take a year off to prioritize her mental health and wellbeing before...