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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.
Explore Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center at our Free Open House! Families can enjoy rock climbing, adventure ropes courses, canoeing on Wolf Lake, and hiking the trails. Picnic areas are available, and no advance registration is required. It’s a fun-filled day for all ages to experience the outdoors and connect with nature!
Take your bird banding expertise to the next level with Wolf Ridge’s Advanced Bird Banding Workshop for experienced banders. Focused on refining mist-net techniques, advanced bird-handling skills, and precision in aging and sexing, this intensive course also includes lectures on avian life histories, molt strategies, and plumage identification. Participants receive individualized instruction, hands-on practice, and the opportunity to connect with fellow banders, all while staying on the scenic Wolf Ridge campus with lodging and meals provided. Expand your skills and contribute to meaningful avian research in a supportive, immersive environment.
Can’t stay the whole week? Join us for the first half (Monday–Wednesday) to experience a taste of what the Teacher Training Institute has to offer! Spend a short week with […]
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.
Explore the North Woods and Great Lakes with Wolf Ridge’s Master Naturalist Biome Course. This week-long program, in partnership with the Minnesota Master Naturalist program, offers hands-on learning for all experience levels. Choose from meal-only, private suite, or shared lodging options.
Step away from the noise and into the wisdom of the forest during this three-day retreat at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center on Minnesota’s North Shore. Guided by David Motzenbecker, one of ANFT’s top certified forest bathing leaders, you'll experience immersive forest bathing walks, fire circle reflections, a twilight wander beneath the waning moon, and restorative time among ancient trees. Grounded in the timeless insights of Stoic philosophy, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover clarity, presence, and what truly matters.
