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SUMMARY:Weekends at Wolf Ridge: Geology & Agates
DESCRIPTION:Spend a glorious fall weekend on the North Shore of Minnesota gaining hands-on experience and learning from experts in their field.\nDive into a hands-on\, activity-oriented exploration of the fascinating geology of the Lake Superior region. In this engaging workshop\, you’ll discover the geological forces that shaped the area\, with a special focus on the theories behind the formation of Lake Superior agates — Minnesota’s stunning state gemstone. \nGain valuable tips and techniques for successfully hunting for these beautiful treasures\, from recognizing their unique characteristics to understanding the best places to search. Then put your new knowledge into practice during an exciting agate hunting field trip in the scenic Finland area\, where you’ll have the opportunity to search for your own Lake Superior agates in the wild. \nPerfect for rockhounds\, geology enthusiasts\, or anyone eager to experience the natural beauty and hidden gems of the North Shore! \nWorkshops take place on the Wolf Ridge campus and surrounding areas\, with lodging and meals provided. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just a curious learner\, the experience is designed for lifelong learners who have a passion for the natural world. Participants select a single workshop for the weekend but will have an opportunity to connect with other workshop groups during meals and evening programming. \nRegister for this Workshop \nLodging Information \nDining Information \nDirections to Wolf Ridge \nWeekend Workshop Schedule \nFriday\, Sep 26\, 2025 \n\n3:00 – 4:45 pm — Registration and check-in at the Wolf Ridge office\n4:00 – 4:45 pm  — Tour of the Margaret A. Cargill (MAC) Lodge\n5:15 pm  — Dinner\n6:00 – 6:30 pm  — Orientation in MAC Lodge Weesner Commons\n7:00 – 9:00 pm — 1st learning session\n10 pm  — Quiet time\n\nSaturday\, Sep 27\, 2025 \n\n7:30 am — Breakfast\n8:30-10:00 am  — Continental breakfast for Owl Workshop\n8:30-11:30 am  — 2nd learning session\n12:15 pm  — Lunch and bag lunch\n1:00 -2:00 pm – Naturalist program\n1:30 – 4:30 pm — 3rd learning session\n5:15 pm  — Dinner\n6:30 – 7:15 pm  — Evening presentation\n7:30 – 9:30 pm  — Social hour & campfire\n10:00 pm  — Quiet time\n\nSunday\, Sep 28\, 2025 \n\n7:30 am — Breakfast\n8:30-10:00 am  — Continental breakfast for Owl workshop\n*check out of rooms by 10:00 am\n8:30-11:30 am —4th  learning session\n12:15 pm — Lunch & check-out\n12:30 – Owl workshop ends\n12:30-1:30 pm — Optional: Use of designed rooms to shower before leaving\n1:00-2:00 pm – Naturalist program\n\nOn Friday afternoon before registration or on Sunday afternoon you’re welcome to hike our trails and enjoy the fall colors. \nPacking List\nYou should plan to venture out in rain or shine and the instructors may follow up with more information on specific details about your workshop if applicable. You can expect nighttime temperatures to range from 25°F to 50°F and daytime temperatures up to 65°F. Please be prepared so you can feel comfortable if it is cool or rainy. Most of the walking you will do is on nice graveled trails\, but some trails are rugged. Photography will be a common thread throughout the weekend so we encourage you to bring a camera. If you do not own a digital camera\, we can loan you one for the weekend.   \n\nRain suit with pants and hood\nWalking or hiking shoes\nWarm jacket\nSweater or fleece\nWarm hat\nLight shirts\nLight pants\nWool Socks (recommended for hiking)\nSoap\, shampoo\, other toiletries\nPersonal water bottle\nSunscreen\, sun hat\n\nOptional Items: \n\nKnee-high rubber boots\nNon-aerosol insect repellent\nCamera\nSunglasses\nAlarm clock\nSmall backpack for day use\nSnacks (space available in group refrigerator)\n\nWolf Ridge will provide linens\, blankets\, towels\, and a pillow.
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/all-things-agate/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Weekends at Wolf Ridge: Saw-whet Owl Banding
DESCRIPTION:Spend a glorious fall weekend on the North Shore of Minnesota gaining hands-on experience and learning from experts in their field.\nWorkshops take place on the Wolf Ridge campus and surrounding areas\, with lodging and meals provided. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just a curious learner\, the experience is designed for lifelong learners who have a passion for the natural world. Participants select a single workshop for the weekend but will have an opportunity to connect with other workshop groups during meals and evening programming. \nRegister for this Workshop \nLodging Information \nDining Information \nDirections to Wolf Ridge \nWorkshop: Saw-whet Owl Banding\nHands-on/ activity-oriented introduction to fall raptor banding focusing on owls migrating down the Lake Superior corridor. The emphasis will be on Northern Saw-whet owls\, however\, we will spend time talking about other species (i.e. Long-eared\, Boreal\, and Great Grey owls) that use this corridor. Workshop participants will receive fundamental and focused instruction on how to capture\, handle\, age\, and process owls. Time will also be spent talking about other owl monitoring techniques used in Minnesota. \nInstructor: Peter Harris\nPeter Harris has a B.S. in Biology from the University of Minnesota. He began working at Wolf Ridge at the original Isabella location. in 1983\, and remained on staff for 40 years until his recent retirement in 2023. He was the Scientific Project Coordinator at Wolf Ridge\, and worked closely with multitudes of scientific research organizations such as the Institute for Bird Populations to host bird banding classes for teens and adults. Peter has a master banding license and has been banding birds for 30+ years\, specializing in banding passerines and small raptors. He has been integral in the development of field scientific research at Wolf Ridge\, starting the MAPS banding station\, which is now the 2nd longest running station in the country. Peter was also closely involved in the reintroduction of Peregrine falcons to the North Shore. \nNote: In the case of rain alternative programming will be offered. \nWeekend Workshop Schedule \nFriday\, Sep 26\, 2025 \n\n3:00 – 4:45 pm — Registration and check-in at the Wolf Ridge office\n4:00 – 4:45 pm  — Tour of the Margaret A. Cargill (MAC) Lodge\n5:15 pm  — Dinner\n6:00 – 6:30 pm  — Orientation in MAC Lodge Weesner Commons\n7:00 – 9:00 pm — 1st learning session\n10 pm  — Quiet time\n\nSaturday\, Sep 27\, 2025 \n\n7:30 am — Breakfast\n8:30-10:00 am  — Continental breakfast for Owl Workshop\n8:30-11:30 am  — 2nd learning session\n12:15 pm  — Lunch and bag lunch\n1:00 -2:00 pm – Naturalist program\n1:30 – 4:30 pm — 3rd learning session\n5:15 pm  — Dinner\n6:30 – 7:15 pm  — Evening presentation\n7:30 – 9:30 pm  — Social hour & campfire\n10:00 pm  — Quiet time\n\nSunday\, Sep 28\, 2025 \n\n7:30 am — Breakfast\n8:30-10:00 am  — Continental breakfast for Owl workshop\n*check out of rooms by 10:00 am\n8:30-11:30 am —4th  learning session\n12:15 pm — Lunch & check-out\n12:30 – Owl workshop ends\n12:30-1:30 pm — Optional: Use of designed rooms to shower before leaving\n1:00-2:00 pm – Naturalist program\n\nOn Friday afternoon before registration or on Sunday afternoon you’re welcome to hike our trails and enjoy the fall colors. \nPacking List \nYou should plan to venture out in rain or shine and the instructors may follow up with more information on specific details about your workshop if applicable. You can expect nighttime temperatures to range from 25°F to 50°F and daytime temperatures up to 65°F. Please be prepared so you can feel comfortable if it is cool or rainy. Most of the walking you will do is on nice graveled trails\, but some trails are rugged. Photography will be a common thread throughout the weekend so we encourage you to bring a camera. If you do not own a digital camera\, we can loan you one for the weekend. \n\nRain suit with pants and hood\nWalking or hiking shoes\nWarm jacket\nSweater or fleece\nWarm hat\nLight shirts\nLight pants\nWool Socks (recommended for hiking)\nSoap\, shampoo\, other toiletries\nPersonal water bottle\nSunscreen\, sun hat\n\nOptional Items: \n\nKnee-high rubber boots\nNon-aerosol insect repellent\nCamera\nSunglasses\nAlarm clock\nSmall backpack for day use\nSnacks (space available in group refrigerator)\n\nWolf Ridge will provide linens\, blankets\, towels\, and a pillow.
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/fall-geek-out-owls-24/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Fall Colors at the MAC Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Experience a Fall Weekend at Wolf Ridge | $150 per night\nCrisp air\, vibrant leaves\, and the quiet magic of the Northwoods — autumn is the perfect time to discover Wolf Ridge. Whether you’re seeking immersive learning or a peaceful retreat surrounded by peak fall colors\, our fall weekends offer something for everyone. \nHost your next retreat\, reunion\, or solo getaway at the world’s greenest lodging on Minnesota’s North Shore. Nestled in 2\,000 acres of wilderness and just minutes from the Superior Hiking Trail\, the MAC Lodge offers sustainable comfort\, stunning views\, and direct access to hiking\, canoeing\, and quiet forest trails. \n\nAccommodations & Amenities at the MAC Lodge \nThe MAC Lodge\, the greenest building in the world\, offers a welcoming\, comfortable environment designed for relaxation\, learning\, and community. It is a large structure with 25 rooms over two floors\, with 2 large stone fireplaces. Guests enjoy access to five spacious common rooms\, each thoughtfully furnished with comfortable seating areas\, dedicated workspaces\, and a small kitchenette featuring a microwave\, refrigerator\, and storage space. \nStep out onto the back deck\, where you can relax in the shade of a maple forest or 100’ away you’ll take in breathtaking views of the Sawmill Creek Valley—a peaceful place to unwind and connect with the natural surroundings. Laundry facilities are also available on site for guest use. Use of our dining hall & kitchen facilities are available upon request for an additional fee and requires a signed contract. Please inquire at 218-353-7414 or mail@wolf-ridge.org. \nSuite Features \n\nTwo-room suites accommodating 4 to 8 guests\, with bunk beds for flexible sleeping arrangements\nEach suite includes a private bathroom and shower\nCoffee maker and coffee provided in every suite\nFor groups preferring bottom bunks only\, we recommend booking additional suite(s) if your party includes more than 4 guests\n\nPlease Note: Linens are not provided. Guests should plan to bring their own bedding for twin sized mattresses\, towels\, and toiletries. \nRegister for this Event \nLodging Information \nDining Information \nDirections to Wolf Ridge \nCancellation and Refund Policy\nWe understand that plans can change\, and we want to make things as clear as possible: \n\nMore than 30 days before arrival: Full refund (minus any non-refundable transaction or processing fees\, if applicable).\n30 to 8 days before arrival: 50% refund of your total payment.\nWithin 7 days of arrival or no-shows: No refund.\n\nRefunds are considered only in cases of illness\, injury\, or death in the immediate family. \nRequesting a Refund: \n\n\nAll refund requests must be submitted in writing by emailing mail@wolf-ridge.org \n\n\nAdditional Terms: \n\nRefunds are returned to the original payment method within 10 business days of approval.\nIn cases of severe weather\, emergencies\, or other unforeseen events\, Wolf Ridge reserves the right to make the final decision regarding refunds or credits.\n\n\nPayment Information Reminder\nFull payment is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. We appreciate your cooperation and are excited to welcome you to The MAC Lodge at Wolf Ridge!
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/fall-colors-at-the-mac-lodge/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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