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An Outdoor Learning Center of Excellence
and Exploration Sparks Transformation
50+ Classes & Experiences
Discover Your Next Outdoor School Adventure
Part field trip, part overnight camp, Wolf Ridge offers hands-on outdoor education for K-12 students.
Choose a classic sleepaway camp experience or head into the backcountry on a multi-week wilderness expedition led by our naturalist guides—summer adventures for all ages.
Gain the skills to be an effective environmental educator with our graduate training program and teacher institutes.
April 10
Explore spring bird migration along Minnesota’s North Shore in this Master Naturalist advanced training. From waterfowl to warblers, birders of all skill levels will visit diverse habitats, build identification skills, and connect with fellow learners as summer species arrive.
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Explore spring bird migration along Minnesota’s North Shore in this Master Naturalist advanced training. From waterfowl to warblers, birders of all skill levels will visit diverse habitats, build identification skills, and connect with fellow learners as summer species arrive.
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Experience a BWCA canoe trip for teens through the eyes of a Wolf Ridge Trip Leader. See how students gain outdoor skills, confidence, and lasting friendships in just one week in the Boundary Waters.
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After 40 years of leadership, Pete Smerud retires from Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Join us in celebrating his legacy and welcoming Vanessa Riegler as our next Executive Director.
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Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center has achieved a historic milestone, securing record funding to make Outdoor School accessible for all Minnesota students. This support ensures hands-on, overnight learning experiences that foster academic growth, environmental stewardship, and social-emotional development.
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