Winter Homeschool Retreat
❄️ Join Wolf Ridge ELC for our Winter Homeschool Retreat! ❄️ Embrace winter with your homeschool community at Wolf Ridge! Engage in exciting outdoor adventures like snowshoeing, skiing, and winter […]
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Explore everything our 2,000-acre classroom offers for students, educators, and lifelong learners ready to take their next adventure outside.
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Located in Finland, Minnesota, the Wolf Ridge campus is bordered by rivers, lakes, and streams, with spectacular views of Lake Superior and the Sawmill Valley.
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Founded in 1971, Wolf Ridge hosts 12,000+ visitors annually, many for multi-day immersive outdoor experiences on our 2,000-acre campus.
About Overview❄️ Join Wolf Ridge ELC for our Winter Homeschool Retreat! ❄️ Embrace winter with your homeschool community at Wolf Ridge! Engage in exciting outdoor adventures like snowshoeing, skiing, and winter […]
Enjoy the special magic that comes with snowy weather with your family.
Winter Weekend Teacher Training Workshop Interested in collaboration with teachers from other districts? Wolf Ridge hosts weekends for individual teachers or groups to sign up to come take part in […]
This workshop, led by a seasoned Wolf Ridge Naturalist, will immerse you in the history and traditions of these classic winter activities as you explore the forests, trails, and scenic vistas of Wolf Ridge.
Join experienced Wolf Ridge Naturalists as they guide you through the essentials of winter birding, animal tracking, and identifying the subtle signs of life in the snow-covered boreal forest.
Join us for a tranquil retreat designed for adult learners looking to slow down, engage their senses, and find inspiration in nature’s winter beauty. Perfect for both seasoned artists and those new to nature journaling, this workshop offers a peaceful escape to recharge and reconnect with the wonders of the winter season.
This unique hands-on adult workshop offers an immersive experience into winter lake ecology and the longstanding tradition of ice fishing. Discover the hidden life beneath frozen lakes and ponds, and learn about the remarkable adaptations of animals that survive and thrive in winter conditions.
Spring Single Day Teacher Training Workshop Bring yourself or a group of teachers up from your district or school to participate in a 1 day workshop related to outdoor learning. […]
Summer Full Week Teacher Training Workshop Interested in collaboration with teachers from other districts? Wolf Ridge hosts a full week in summer for individual teachers or groups to sign up […]
Open to ages 18+, this seven-day introductory course is designed to provide both amateur birders and professional biologists with the skills necessary to participate in monitoring and research programs involving bird banding.