• Winter Teacher Training Workshop Weekend

    $445
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Experience winter learning at its best with the Wolf Ridge Teacher Training Institute’s Winter Weekend Workshop. Learn to co-teach with winter, strengthen your naturalist skills, and gain practical strategies for engaging students outdoors in cold weather. Ideal for both new and experienced educators. Family activities are available throughout the weekend—call after registering if you plan to bring additional family members.

    Winter Family Camp 2026

    Per Person: $340
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Experience winter magic together at Wolf Ridge’s Family Winter Camp! Explore snowy forests, ski and snowshoe quiet trails, try ice fishing, build winter shelters, and enjoy cozy lodging with hearty, homemade meals. With guided adventures and flexible family-friendly activities, this weekend getaway creates lasting memories. Spots are limited—register today!

  • Winter Homeschool Retreat 2026

    $245
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Embrace winter learning at the Wolf Ridge Homeschool Retreat! Enjoy hands-on outdoor adventures—snowshoeing, skiing, winter survival, and frozen-lake exploration—at our fully accredited K-12 environmental learning center. Homeschool families can now self-register online, with scholarships available. Contact us for group registration or questions.

  • Bird Banding Drop-In

    Free
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Since 1993, Wolf Ridge has hosted a long-term international study of migratory songbirds. Visitors can watch the banding process, learn about bird research, and observe these beautiful birds up close. Sessions are held on summer mornings at the Forest Ecology Building, free and open to all ages. Banding is canceled on rainy days.

    Bird Banding Drop-In

    Free
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Since 1993, Wolf Ridge has hosted a long-term international study of migratory songbirds. Visitors can watch the banding process, learn about bird research, and observe these beautiful birds up close. Sessions are held on summer mornings at the Forest Ecology Building, free and open to all ages. Banding is canceled on rainy days.

    Summer Half Week Teacher Training Workshop

    $455
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Short on time? Join Wolf Ridge for the first half of the Teacher Training Institute and experience a hands-on introduction to naturalist practices. Explore watersheds, bird banding, Lake Superior’s shoreline, and nature journaling while building strong outdoor teaching skills. Perfect for beginners and experienced educators alike. Family activities are available,

    Summer Full Week Teacher Training Workshop

    $895
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Join the Wolf Ridge Teacher Training Institute for a weeklong, hands-on naturalist immersion. Explore watersheds, practice bird banding, discover Lake Superior’s shorelines, and deepen your outdoor teaching skills through nature journaling and foundational outdoor pedagogy. Perfect for both beginners and experienced educators. Family members are welcome—youth daytime activities and local adventure suggestions available.

    Leap into Camp: Grades 2-3

    $540
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge gives first-time overnight campers in grades 2-3 a fun, beginner-friendly introduction with outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and new friendships.

    Leap into Camp: Grades 4-5

    $540
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge gives first-time overnight campers in grades 4-5 a fun, beginner-friendly introduction with outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and new friendships.

    Leap into Camp: Grades 6-7

    $540
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge gives first-time overnight campers in grades 6-7 a fun, beginner-friendly introduction with outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and new friendships.