Osprey Wilds is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 residential environmental learning center and conference & retreat center nestled on the shores of Grindstone Lake in east-central Minnesota. Our focus is on developing an understanding, ethics and responsibility regarding the environment and the role of humans through formal and informal experiences that link nature and humans.

We been providing environmental and outdoor education programs since 1971 and are committed to providing lifelong learning experiences to people of all ages, including programming in natural history and science, team-building, adventure/challenge, wildlife, energy, outdoor skills and human history.

What offerL
Wildlife programs… on-site and off-site
Year-round experiential environmental education programs
School field trips and nature immersion learning experiences
Youth and family camps
Programs and events for all ages
College courses
Day tours and programs
Adult learning experiences
Comfortable lodging for 162+ people plus rustic and camping options
Sustainable and environmental meal services
Conference & retreat center rentals
Wedding venue