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Cannon River – Sustainability at Carleton – Carleton College. A River Connects Us. The Cannon River runs through Northfield, Minnesota and is the center of our community. The river has also been integral to the learning and applied opportunities of Carleton students.
13 de feb. de 2024 · The Cannon flows gently through rolling hills, limestone bluffs, and lush forests, creating an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Within the Arb, there are ample opportunities for kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, and believe it or not, swimming (just rinse off afterward).
The Cannon River a tributary of the Mississippi River flows 112 miles (180 km) from Shields Lake near Shieldsville to Red Wing in the U.S. state of Minnesota, where it joins the Mississippi River. It drains a watershed approximately 1460 square miles (3,780 km²) in size.
Carleton College (/ ˈ k ɑːr l t ɪ n / KARL-tin) is a private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota. Founded in 1866, the 200-acre (81 ha) main campus is between Northfield and the approximately 800-acre (320 ha) Cowling Arboretum, which became part of the campus in the 1920s.
15 de mar. de 2024 · The Cannon River flows the length of the Lower Arb, and is home to many native species of fish, turtles and freshwater mussels. The Cannon River is a major watershed for southeast Minnesota, and has the water quality problems that are typical of rivers in agricultural regions.
14 de sept. de 2021 · The Cannon River is a popular fishing spot, and the upland and lowland forests along with the 150 acre prairie restoration provide excellent bird and wildlife watching opportunities. Among the species of note is the endangered tall-grass prairie specialist Henslow Sparrow ( Ammodramus henslowii).
31 de ene. de 2024 · 31 January 2024. With growing commitments to community, interdisciplinary, and sustainability, Carleton aims to enhance collective action across our work. We’ve set an institutional goal to support sustainability across the curriculum and deepen student experiential learning through living laboratory experiences on and off-campus.
