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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 gives first-time overnight campers in grades 2-3 a fun, beginner-friendly introduction with outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and new friendships.

$540

Leap into Camp: Grades 4-5

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland

Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge gives first-time overnight campers in grades 4-5 a fun, beginner-friendly introduction with outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and new friendships.

$540

Leap into Camp: Grades 6-7

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland

Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge gives first-time overnight campers in grades 6-7 a fun, beginner-friendly introduction with outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and 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

Join the Wolf Ridge Teacher Training Institute for a weeklong, hands-on naturalist immersion. Explore watersheds, practice bird banding, discover Lake Superior’s shorelines, and deepen your outdoor teaching skills through nature journaling and foundational outdoor pedagogy. Perfect for both beginners and experienced educators. Family members are welcome—youth daytime activities and local adventure suggestions available.

$895