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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.
- The Cannon River – Cowling Arboretum – Carleton College
The Cannon flows gently through rolling hills, limestone...
- The Cannon River – Cowling Arboretum – Carleton College
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).
31 de ene. de 2024 · The Cannon River as a Living Laboratory 31 January 2024 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.
The 1,040-acre (420 ha) [clarification needed] school campus is on a hill overlooking the Cannon River, at the northeast edge of Northfield. To the north and east is the 800-acre (320 ha) Cowling Arboretum, which was farm fields in the early years of the college. [8]
9 de may. de 2013 · This essay will investigate the landscape to the north of Carleton College, comparing it to hypothetical surmises of the landscape thousands of years ago, as well as historical reports from the 1600’s to the 1800’s, and photographic and well documented reports of the 20 th century.
The river flows through a primarily rural-agrarian region through a river valley comprised of sedimentary rocks such as dolomite and sandstone. Its path takes it through Northfield Minnesota, home to Carleton College, making it a frequent subject of study for students.
In this study, Riparian silver maples (Acer saccharinum) that grow along the Cannon River in the Cowling Arboretum at Carleton College were used to establish environmental coupling between silver maple growth and streamflow, as well as to reconstruct missing streamflow data for the Cannon River.
