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SUMMARY:Summer Half Week Teacher Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Can’t stay the whole week?\nJoin us for the first half (Monday–Wednesday) to experience a taste of what the Teacher Training Institute has to offer! \nSpend a short week with the Wolf Ridge Teacher Training Institute and fully immerse yourself in the practices of a naturalist. Throughout this hands-on retreat\, you might study watersheds\, take part in bird banding\, explore the shores of Lake Superior\, and so much more! \nYou’ll dive into nature journaling while learning foundational outdoor pedagogy techniques that will transform how you think about and approach outdoor learning. No prior experience is needed—this workshop is perfect for both newcomers and educators already incorporating outdoor learning into their teaching. \nBring the whole family!\nWolf Ridge offers daytime outdoor activities for youth (accompanied by an adult) and can also recommend nearby destinations for your own adventures. Please call 218-353-7414 after you register if you plan to bring additional family members. Additional fees will apply. \nLearn More\nSample Schedule\nRegister Now \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/summer-half-week-teacher-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Summer Full Week Teacher Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spend a week with the Wolf Ridge Teacher Training Institute and fully immerse yourself in the practices of a naturalist. Throughout this hands-on retreat\, you might study watersheds\, take part in bird banding\, explore the shores of Lake Superior\, and so much more! \nYou’ll dive into nature journaling while learning foundational outdoor pedagogy techniques that will transform how you think about and approach outdoor learning. No prior experience is needed—this workshop is perfect for both newcomers and educators already incorporating outdoor learning into their teaching. \nBring the whole family!\nWolf Ridge offers daytime outdoor activities for youth (accompanied by an adult) and can also recommend nearby destinations for your own adventures. Please call 218-353-7414 after you register if you plan to bring additional family members. Additional fees will apply. \nLearn More\nSample Schedule\nRegister Now \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/summer-full-week-teacher-training-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:North Woods\, Great Lakes Master Naturalist Biome Course at Wolf Ridge
DESCRIPTION:August 16 – August 22\, 2026\nAge: 18+\n\n\n**Register through Wolf Ridge for optional Lodging/Meals ONLY \n**Sign up for the biome course through Master Naturalist HERE \n(Program cost through Master Naturalist is $395) \nJoin us for a North Woods\, Great Lakes Master Naturalist Biome Course at Wolf Ridge! Wolf Ridge is happy to partner with the Minnesota Master Naturalist program through the University of Minnesota Extension to offer this week-long course. This course will benefit beginners and experts to the area as there will be something for everyone. Learn more about the Minnesota Master Naturalist program by watching this short video.\n\nWhy A Wolf Ridge Master Naturalist Course\n\n\nThe meals only package includes breakfast\, lunch and dinner served in our dining hall starting with breakfast on Monday through breakfast on Saturday for a cost of $110.\nLodging includes the meal package and a private suite in the MAC Lodge. A Sunday arrival allows for an early start to programming on Monday and a Saturday departure allows for a graduation celebration Friday night. Lodging cost = $840.\nOption for shared room and shared bathroom (4 people per room on bottom bunks) and meals for $675.\n\nCancellationsWe’re excited to have you join us! To reserve your spot\, a $150 non-refundable deposit per person is required. \nIf plans change\, let us know at least two weeks before your session to receive a refund (minus the deposit). \nFor cancellations within two weeks\, we understand that life happens. Refunds (minus the deposit) may be considered for illness\, injury (with a doctor’s note)\, or a death in the immediate family. \nWe appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/north-woods-great-lakes-master-naturalist-biome-course-at-wolf-ridge-2/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:In The Company of Trees Forest Bathing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nIn the Company of Trees: The Silence that Speaks\nJoin us for a three-day forest bathing retreat at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland\, Minnesota — one of the North Shore’s most breathtaking natural settings. From August 31–Sept 2\, you’ll slow down\, step off the grid\, and reconnect with the living world through guided forest bathing walks\, fire circle reflections\, a twilight wander under the waning moon\, and quiet time among old trees. Woven throughout is the grounding wisdom of Stoic philosophy — not as lecture\, but as a lens for noticing what the forest already knows: that stillness clarifies\, impermanence teaches\, and presence is enough. Whether you’re carrying exhaustion\, transition\, or simply the weight of too much noise\, this retreat offers something rare — unrushed time in good company\, with the trees doing most of the talking. \nAbout the Instructor:\nDavid M. Motzenbecker\, PLA\, ANFT \nFounder\, Motz Studios Forest Bathing Experiences \nDavid Motzenbecker didn’t set out to lead people into forests—he set out to design them as an award-winning landscape architect. But over time\, the quiet call of the forest became harder to ignore. \nAs the founder of Motz Studios\, David now walks between worlds—where forest and human meet\, where design becomes medicine. His therapeutic forest bathing walks are rooted in the Japanese tradition of Shinrin Yoku and blend Stoic philosophy\, design insight\, and nature’s healing power into meaningful\, transformative experiences. \nOne of ANFT’s Top Three Certified Walk Leaders globally\, David has led walks for nearly 3\,000 participants since 2018. His approach invites even the busiest minds to slow down and listen. The forest\, in his view\, is not an escape\, it’s a way back to what matters. His experiences are calm\, focused\, and deeply effective—helping busy\, high-performing individuals slow down\, reconnect\, and find clarity through nature. \n \nREGISTER NOW \nLodging Information \nDirections to Wolf Ridge
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/in-the-company-of-trees/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nGather. Nourish. Restore\n\n\n\n\nBreathe in the crisp northern air\, feel the earth beneath your feet\, and settle into a slower rhythm as autumn unfolds along Minnesota’s North Shore. \nThis retreat offers space to pause and honor the transition into a new season through movement\, stillness\, and self-discovery. Wander among the trees\, breathe deeply\, stretch gently\, and explore guided prompts that help you release what no longer serves you while setting intentions for the months ahead. \nThis Retreat is for you if you’re ready to: \n• Slow down and reset \n• Spend intentional time in nature \n• Connect with like-minded community \n• Nourish your body with movement and food \n• Embrace the grounding energy of fall \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:\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. \n\nInstruction\, meals and lodging included.  Private room options are available for an additional fee during registration. \n\nREGISTER NOW \nLodging Information \nDirections to Wolf Ridge \n \n 
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/fall-equinox-yoga-on-the-north-shore/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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