Bird Banding Drop-In
Bird Banding Drop-In
Visitors can observe these beautiful birds up close and learn about the banding process and bird research.
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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 OverviewVisitors can observe these beautiful birds up close and learn about the banding process and bird research.
Visitors can observe these beautiful birds up close and learn about the banding process and bird research.
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 to come take part in a week of professional development and to network with other teachers across the region that are working towards being a […]
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.
Entering grades 6-7: Multiple dates available. Discover and explore the natural world while building outdoor skills at Wolf Ridge. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Entering grades 4-5 - Multiple weeks of this camp are available. Designed for younger, first-time campers. Enjoy learning and building friendships in a nurturing, fun environment. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Entering grades 8-9: Build your survival skills and test your knowledge with overnight survival camp? Transportation from Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Visitors can observe these beautiful birds up close and learn about the banding process and bird research.
Entering Grades 10-12: Hike for 6 days and 5 nights along the Superior Hiking Trail and learn about outdoor recreation from Wolf Ridge’s resident Leave-No-Trace Master Educator.
This 4-day, 3-night camp is designed to introduce new campers to the overnight camp experience without the week-long commitment. Give your child the opportunity to discover the wonders of Minnesota’s North Woods while learning about forest ecology, birds, and beavers in a hands-on, immersive environment.
This 4-day, 3-night camp is designed to introduce new campers to the overnight camp experience without the week-long commitment. Encourage your child’s curiosity with a hands-on exploration of the fascinating world of insects and wildlife in Minnesota’s North Woods!
An advanced bird banding class designed to help participants fine-tune their skills. Must be 18+ to enroll.
This 4-day, 3-night camp is designed to introduce new campers to the overnight camp experience without the week-long commitment. Campers will explore the fascinating world of insects and wildlife, investigate the creatures around Wolf Lake, and learn about edible plants in the wild.
Sampler and full-week family camps offer adventure for every age in the house – together at Wolf ridge.
Entering grades K-5: Spend summer days exploring Wolf Ridge’s woods, streams, wetlands, lakes, and more. Hot lunch and snacks provided.
Entering grades K-1: Spend summer days in a unique camp experience through a story telling lens. Hot lunch and snacks provided.
Visitors can observe these beautiful birds up close and learn about the banding process and bird research.
Entering grades 6-7: Compete in various challenges throughout the week and learn real-life outdoor skills. Transportation from Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Entering grades 10-12: Students who want to learn about birds and the techniques scientists use to study birds. This camp is designed for students without prior ornithology or bird banding experience. Transportation from Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Entering grades 6-7: Join us for a week of adventure, growth, and fun during this camp designed to foster confidence and leadership in young women. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is available.
Entering grades 4-5 - Multiple weeks of this camp are available. Designed for younger, first-time campers. Enjoy learning and building friendships in a nurturing, fun environment. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Entering grades 10-12: Spend two weeks paddling and camping in the Boundary Waters learning core naturalist concepts. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is available.
Entering grades 6-7: Multiple dates available. Discover and explore the natural world while building outdoor skills at Wolf Ridge. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Entering grades 8 - 9: Multiple dates available. Along with the traditional camp experience, Adventurers take a two-night canoe trip into the Superior National Forest. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is available