Winter Teacher Training Workshop Weekend
January 31, 2026 @ 11:30 a.m. - February 2, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m.
$445
Winter Weekend Workshop
Join us for our Teacher Training Institute’s Winter Workshop—a hands-on weekend of learning, exploration, and fun in the snow!
Learn alongside Wolf Ridge Naturalists as you discover how to co-teach with winter, sharpen your naturalist skills, and gain practical strategies for engaging students outdoors in cold weather. No prior outdoor teaching experience is required—this workshop is perfect for both beginners and educators already weaving outdoor learning into their classrooms.
Bring the whole family!
Wolf Ridge offers daytime outdoor activities for youth (accompanied by an adult) and can also recommend nearby destinations for your own winter adventures. On Saturday evening, participants are invited to take on Wolf Ridge’s outdoor adventure ropes course—because when it comes to winter fun, the more snow, the better! Please call 218-353-7414 after you register if you plan to bring additional family members. Additional fees will apply.
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Sample Schedule
Sample Workshop Topics and Themes
Basics of outdoor learning: how to get started
Naturalist Practices: practices to help our students explore the natural world
Nature Journaling: from starting out to new ideas
Outdoor Pedagogy: engage as a student in an outdoor class and reflect on pedagogy techniques
Phenology: what it is and how to incorporate it all year long
Outdoor investigations: basics of conducting an investigation and collecting and interpreting data
Improv and Community Building: learn improv skills and team games
Citizen Science: learn about ways your students can engage with citizen science projects
Don’t see what you are looking for? Contact scheduling@wolf-ridge.org to co-create the program that best meets your needs.
