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Leap into Camp: Grades 2-3

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland

Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge provides campers in grades 2-3 with a supportive overnight camp experience designed for both first-time campers and those seeking a shorter introduction to camp life. Campers enjoy outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and opportunities to form new friendships.

$540

Leap into Camp: Grades 4-5

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland

Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge provides campers in grades 4-5 with a supportive overnight camp experience designed for both first-time campers and those seeking a shorter introduction to camp life. Campers enjoy outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and opportunities to form new friendships.

$540

Leap into Camp: Grades 6-7

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland

Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge provides campers in grades 6-7 with a supportive overnight camp experience designed for both first-time campers and those seeking a shorter introduction to camp life. Campers enjoy outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and opportunities to form new friendships.

$540

Beginning Bird Banding Workshop

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland

Immerse yourself in the art and science of bird banding with Wolf Ridge’s seven-day adult course. Gain hands-on experience in safe bird handling, mist-net operation, aging and sexing birds, and accurate data recording using the MAPS protocol. Explore lectures on avian life histories, molting patterns, and ethical considerations, all while contributing to meaningful conservation research. Lodging and meals are provided for a fully immersive learning experience in Minnesota’s beautiful natural setting.

$2835
Featured

Naturalist Retreat

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland

Experience the North Woods with Wolf Ridge! Explore forests, cliffs, wetlands, and Lake Superior with guided sessions, evening presentations, and fellow naturalists. Discover hidden gems of the North Shore and connect with a vibrant nature community.

$350
Ongoing

Summer Full Week Teacher Training Workshop

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland

Spend a week with the Wolf Ridge Teacher Training Institute and fully immerse yourself in the practices of a naturalist. This hands-on summer workshop invites educators to study watersheds, participate in bird banding, explore Lake Superior’s shoreline, and develop foundational outdoor pedagogy skills. Through nature journaling and experiential learning, participants gain tools to transform their approach to outdoor education. No prior experience is required, and family-friendly options make it possible to extend the adventure beyond the classroom.

$895