• Winter Teacher Training Workshop Weekend

    $445
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Experience winter learning at its best with the Wolf Ridge Teacher Training Institute’s Winter Weekend Workshop. Learn to co-teach with winter, strengthen your naturalist skills, and gain practical strategies for engaging students outdoors in cold weather. Ideal for both new and experienced educators. Family activities are available throughout the weekend—call after registering if you plan to bring additional family members.

  • Master Naturalist Training: Birding – Waterfowl to Warblers

    $35
    Tettegouche State Park

    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.

    Master Naturalist Training: Birding – Waterfowl to Warblers

    $35
    Tettegouche State Park

    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.

    Master Naturalist Training: Birding – Waterfowl to Warblers

    $35
    Tettegouche State Park

    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.

  • Master Naturalist Training: Birding – Waterfowl to Warblers

    $35
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    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.

    Master Naturalist Training: Birding – Waterfowl to Warblers

    $35
    Tettegouche State Park

    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.

  • Summer Half Week Teacher Training Workshop

    $455
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Short on time? Join Wolf Ridge for the first half of the Teacher Training Institute and experience a hands-on introduction to naturalist practices. Explore watersheds, bird banding, Lake Superior’s shoreline, and nature journaling while building strong outdoor teaching skills. Perfect for beginners and experienced educators alike. Family activities are available,

    Summer Full Week Teacher Training Workshop

    $895
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    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.

    Beginning Bird Banding Workshop

    $2835
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    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.