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SUMMARY:Winter Weekend Teacher Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Winter Weekend Teacher Training Workshop\nInterested in collaboration with teachers from other districts? Wolf Ridge hosts weekends for individual teachers or groups to sign up to come take part in a weekend of professional development and to network with other teachers across the region that are working towards being a leader of outdoor learning in their school. \nLearn More\nSample Schedule\nContact scheduling@wolf-ridge.org to register for this workshop. \nSample Workshop Topics and Themes\nBasics of outdoor learning: how to get started\nNaturalist Practices: practices to help our students explore the natural world\nNature Journaling: from starting out to new ideas\nOutdoor Pedagogy: engage as a student in an outdoor class and reflect on pedagogy techniques\nPhenology: what it is and how to incorporate it all year long\nOutdoor investigations: basics of conducting an investigation and collecting and interpreting data\nImprov and Community Building: learn improv skills and team games\nCitizen Science: learn about ways your students can engage with citizen science projects \nDon’t see what you are looking for? Contact scheduling@wolf-ridge.org to co-create the program that best meets your needs.
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/winter-weekend-teacher-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Weekends at Wolf Ridge: North Shore Native Plant Communities
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: North Shore Native Plant Communities\nMinnesota is the convergent point of 4 of North America’s major biomes: Aspen Parklands\, Prairie Grasslands\, Deciduous Forest\, and Coniferous Forest; as such\, it is home to a great diversity of native plants. These biomes are composed of a mosaic of distinct plant communities (groups of plants that interact with each other and their surrounding environment). Come along and explore a variety of these communities found in and around the Wolf Ridge campus\, such as: fens\, marshes\, cliff and talus slopes\, rocky shoreline and many more. Through hands-on exploration we will learn how the MNDNR classifies these communities\, discuss the unique ecosystem services that they provide and why they are so important to us and all of the many fungi\, mammals\, reptiles\, lichens\, insects\, birds\, that inhabit them. In this workshop we will zoom in and focus on practicing plant identification skills. We will also zoom out and discuss the relationship between these plants and their environment. We will encounter many fascinating plants\, some of them carnivorous\, some of them mere inches tall at maturity\, some with strikingly beautiful flowers\, some of them are some of the rarest plants in the state! \nInstructor: Jonny Tostenson\n \nJonny Tostenson is a naturalist and environmental educator working at Wolf Ridge ELC. He grew up in West-Central MN and has always had a fascination with plants and the vast array of insects that they support. For the past 6 years he has been living along the North Shore with plenty of time to explore and find some pretty cool plants and of course some amazing views. Recently he has really been getting into lichen identification and learning all about them and is especially interested in finding the many extremely rare arctic/alpine disjunct plants and lichens that are present in the North Shore area. \nWeekend Workshop Schedule \nFriday\, Sep 27\, 2024 \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 28\, 2024 \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 29\, 2024 \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. \n 
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/weekends-at-wolf-ridge-north-shore-native-plant-communities/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Course - Base Camp
DESCRIPTION:Register for this Course \nLearn to travel responsibly and sustainably in wild places. Within the rich ecosystems of our public and private lands\, you will learn and teach the principles of Leave No Trace and discuss wildland ethics. Your course will be centered in a base camp where you will learn and discuss the history of the Leave No Trace program\, receive an introduction to Leave No Trace principles and then complete the full Level 2 Instructor Course curriculum. Throughout the days of the course\, you will put your new skills into practice both in daily living at the base camp and on day hikes in the surrounding area. \nRegistration is handled by NOLS. Visit the NOLS website for more information. 
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/leave-no-trace-master-educator-course/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Spring Vitality Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Spring is in the air!\n\nTake a journey to renew your life force and experience the magic and beauty of the North Shore. Allow this time to align to the rhythm of nature. Connect with your breath and the beauty that surrounds you. This weekend at Wolf Ridge\, spend time with experienced yoga instructors\, Rewa Giroux-Dumas and Dawn Perra in a relaxing and rejuvenating setting. Enjoy hiking\, snowshoeing and journaling on the North Shore as well as mindfulness practices of yoga\, meditation and a sound bath experience. \nRegister for this Workshop \nInstructors: Rewa Giroux-Dumas & Dawn Perra\n \nRewa Giroux-DumasRewa Zen Yoga and WellnessRYT 500 \nGrowing up I can remember being outside\, regardless of the weather. It was a place where I was most creative\, felt safe and at home. To this day\, when I find myself out of balance\, I seek time to connect to nature. \nI found Yoga while healing from a back injury. Active most of my life\, and a bit competitive\, took a toll on my body. Through the practice of Yoga I learned strength\, steadiness\, surrender and balance in my life in addition to compassion toward myself. I enjoy guiding a fun\, breath centered practice that encourages exploration of the body\, breath and heart. My teachings draw from over 25 years of study and practice in the areas of health\, wellness\, yoga and mindfulness. The practice is one that meets you just as you are\, right now. It invites a quiet exploration into courage\, strength and renewal. Get ready to experience one\, or more\, of those AH-HA moments. \nDawn Perra\nNew Dawn Yoga and Wellness\, LLC\nE-RYT200\, RYT500\, Reiki Master Practitioner\, Certified Sound Therapist\, Certified Mediation Teacher \n \n\nHello! I’m Dawn\, an Experienced 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT200)\, 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT500)\, Certified Sound Therapist\, Meditation Guide\, Reiki Master Practitioner\, and owner of New Dawn Yoga and Wellness. After 22 years of personal yoga practice and hundreds of hours of training and teaching\, I remain passionate about my practice\, learning\, and sharing my yoga journey with others. I am currently focused on researching the effects of yoga\, meditation\, sound therapy and reiki on the central nervous system. \nI have hiked hundreds of miles on the Superior Hiking Trail\, North Shore State Parks\, and all around the country. I love a good challenging elevation hike as well as a gentle stroll in the woods. I have yet to find anywhere more magical than the North Shore of Lake Superior. I am eager to share my love of yoga and hiking at Wolf Ridge. \n\n\nInstruction\, meals and lodging included.  Private room options are available for an additional fee during registration.\nREGISTER NOW \nLodging Information \nDirections to Wolf Ridge. \n 
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/yoga-retreat/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Women's Intro to Timber Framing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Caitlin Augdahl \nREGISTER \nWomen make up less than 5% of US carpenters by trade. The purpose of this course is to provide a supportive learning environment for women to work with their hands\, using traditional and modern tools to learn the craft of timber frame building. The women who take this class may use these skills to pursue personal building projects or continue to develop their skills in pursuit of a career working with wood. \nTimber framing is the craft of joining wooden timbers together without the use of nails or metal fasteners. Timber frames are simple\, strong\, and elegant\, and have stood for centuries around the world. In this workshop\, students will learn the fundamentals of timber framing\, from the use of hand and power tools to the layout and cutting of mortise and tenon joinery. On the final day of the course\, students will work together to raise the frame and will go home with the knowledge and skills to continue their timber framing practice and build structures of their own. \nStudents will be housed on-site at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in our MAC Lodge with meals provided at the on-site dining hall. Housing is dormitory style with other Timber framing participants. \nThe structure being built during this workshop will serve as a covered vegetable-washing station for Wolf Ridge Farm. Wolf Ridge Farm grows over 13\,000lb of produce seasonally\, which is utilized in the Wolf Ridge dining hall and distributed to the surrounding community through farmers’ market\, food shelf and farm-to-school programming. \nWorkshop instructor Jenna Pollard has taught timber frame workshops in Minnesota\, Washington\, and Arizona\, and has been timber framing since 2010. She has built or assisted with building over a dozen timber frames\, from her own small cabin to large pavilions for community gatherings. Her passion for teaching has led her to offer women’s timber framing courses as a way to grow the number of women in the trades and provide a supportive learning environment for other women. \nAssistant instructor Abbey Dickhudt (she/her) is from Mankato\, MN\, and was introduced to woodworking initially through taking a bowl-turning class in 2019 at the Milan Village Arts School in Milan\, MN. Since then\, Abbey has continued to turn bowls and teach classes with Fireweed Woodshop in MSP\, MN\, and Mankato Makerspace. Along with this\, she has enjoyed working in cabinetry and home remodeling\, which act as her current career. Abbey was introduced to timber framing through mutual friends and was drawn in with the interest in using more hand tools and different building techniques. After taking a women’s class last year\, Abbey was hooked and has continued to be involved in builds when possible. Abbey hopes to keep learning more about woodworking\, timber framing\, and overall\, craftsmanship and building community. She hopes that by helping to teach these classes\, more women and non-binary makers will feel able to be in the environment and explore their own curiosity in building these skills. Abbey believes in the ability to always learn new things from people and always take classes/new skills at a comfortable pace for students\, thus making herself available for any questions\, feedback\, or added instruction. \nTools: \nStudents are encouraged to provide their own basic set of timber framing tools\, which will allow them to become familiar with those tools during the workshop\, and continue to practice timber framing into the future. This workshop is meant to be accessible to anyone who wishes to learn how to timber frame\, and if the cost of tools is prohibitive\, tools can be borrowed for the duration of the workshop. A tool list will be provided to all participants in advance of the course\, or upon request for interested applicants. \nCost: \nTuition+ meals + lodging is $1\,200 \nTuition+ lunch only is $738 \nWe recognize that students come from varying backgrounds and we are eager to make this workshop accessible to anyone interested in furthering their building skills. If interested in our scholarship\, please fill out this form and send it to rachel.giemza@wolf-ridge.org \nFor those who wish to support this workshop and Wolf Ridge Farm\, please consider donating the Women’s Timber Frame Scholarship Fund. Your donation will be used to offset the cost of tuition for students from socially disadvantaged communities. Donate Here . \nREGISTER
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/womens-intro-to-timber-framing-workshop/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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