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SUMMARY:Summer Full Week Teacher Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Summer Full Week Teacher Training Workshop\nInterested 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 leader of outdoor learning in their school. \nLearn More\nSample Schedule\nContact scheduling@wolf-ridge.org to register for this workshop. \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/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Registration not required for this event. \n\nSince 1993\, Wolf Ridge has been a site for a long-term international study to learn about the lives and health of migratory songbird populations. Visitors can observe these beautiful birds up-close and learn about the banding process and bird research. \nMeet at the Forest Ecology Building on any one of seven summer mornings. \nFree and open to all ages. Banding will be canceled on rainy days.
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/bird-banding-drop-in-3/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Registration not required for this event. \n\nSince 1993\, Wolf Ridge has been a site for a long-term international study to learn about the lives and health of migratory songbird populations. Visitors can observe these beautiful birds up-close and learn about the banding process and bird research. \nMeet at the Forest Ecology Building on any one of seven summer mornings. \nFree and open to all ages. Banding will be canceled on rainy days.
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/bird-banding-drop-in-2/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
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SUMMARY:Inspiration from the North Shore with William Kent Krueger
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with bestselling author William Kent Krueger as he explores the transformative power of Outdoor Education Through the Eyes of an Author. \nTuesday\, June 3\nWestwood Hills Nature Center\n8300 W Franklin Ave\nSt Louis Park\, MN \nSchedule:\nCome early and enjoy the trails!\n5:30 PM – Check-in\n6:00 PM – Social Hour\n7:00 PM – Event Begins\nBook signing to follow \nWilliam Kent Krueger\, a bestselling author known for his Cork O’Connor mystery series\, has earned numerous literary awards\, including the Edgar Award for Ordinary Grace. Now a full-time writer based in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, he has seen his last fourteen novels become New York Times bestsellers. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegistration: $20 – Sign up in advance! \n0123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130Adult20.00 USDPer personYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/inspiration-from-the-north-shore-with-william-kent-krueger/
LOCATION:Westwood Hills Nature Center\, 8300 W Franklin Ave\, St Louis Park\, MN\, 55426
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SUMMARY:Wild Pedagogies Workshop: Gathering Together to Practice Wild Pedagogies
DESCRIPTION:Ready to transform your approach to education? Explore Wild Pedagogies with us!\nExplore the educational practices of Wild Pedagogies that re-center the more-than-human voices in your teaching in order to inspire students to reexamine their relationship with the natural world. Join fellow educators to engage in an open space type workshop that encourages practice\, collaboration\, and community. Come ready to share and participate in the discussions with questions\, thoughts\, or experiences! This is an open invitation to all who are interested in/ already engaging with Wild Pedagogies! \n\nEarn 8 CEUs\nActivities include open space workshops\, outdoor walks\, small group discussions\, and informal discussions\nParticipants receive a copy of Jeffers Journals and the Wild Pedagogies Touchstones\n\nWhat: FREE professional development sponsored by Jeffers Foundation and Wolf Ridge ELC \nWho: Naturalists\, K-12 Formal Educators\, Nature Center Educators\, Informal Educators \nWhen: May 16\, 8am-4pm \nRegister using the link below. \nRegistration Link \nRegister by May 9 with a registration fee of $25 to hold your spot. This fee will be refunded upon completion of the workshop. Cancellations after May 9 are not refundable. Register at JeffersFoundation.org. \nQuestions?\nEmail david.grack@jeffersfoundation.org \n \n 
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/wild-pedagogies-gathering-building-the-human-community/
LOCATION:McColl Pond ELC\, 13550 Dakota Ave South\, Savage\, MN\, 55378
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekend Teacher Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Winter Weekend Teacher Training Workshop\nInterested in collaboration with teachers from other districts? Wolf Ridge hosts weekends for individual teachers or groups to sign up to come take part in a weekend of professional development and to network with other teachers across the region that are working towards being a leader of outdoor learning in their school. \nLearn More\nSample Schedule\nContact scheduling@wolf-ridge.org to register for this workshop. \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/winter-weekend-teacher-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Winter Homeschool Retreat
DESCRIPTION:❄️ Join Wolf Ridge ELC for our Winter Homeschool Retreat! ❄️\nEmbrace winter with your homeschool community at Wolf Ridge! Engage in exciting outdoor adventures like snowshoeing\, skiing\, and winter survival\, while diving into the fascinating study of frozen lakes. Wolf Ridge ELC\, a fully accredited K-12 environmental learning center\, offers immersive educational experiences that inspire a lifelong connection to nature and a commitment to environmental stewardship. \nReady to register? Homeschool families can now self-register through our registration portal\, click the button below! \nRegister for Winter Homeschool Retreat \nIf you have any issues or questions about the registration process\, please feel free to call us at 218-353-7414. If you are in need of scholarships\, please fill out the scholarship application and send to scheduling@wolf-ridge.org.  \nAre you a homeschool co-op leader or a group larger than 10? Please register through us directly by filling out our inquiry form or contacting us at scheduling@wolf-ridge.org. \nView FAQ’s \nWolf Ridge Homeschool Weeks Main Page \nSchedule (When you register\, you’ll be asked to pick your top 3 classes you’d like to take. A complete schedule will be sent to registered participants a few weeks before the retreat. View our course list here.)  \nThursday:\n4:00-4:30pm – Arrival\n5:15 – Dinner\n6:30-9:00 – Class\n\nFriday:\n7:30 – Breakfast\n8:30-11:30 – Class\n12:15 – Lunch\n1:30-4:30 – Class\n5:15 – Dinner\n6:30-9:00 – Class\n\nSaturday:\n\n7:30 – Breakfast\n8:30-11:30 – Class\n12:15 – Lunch\n1:30-4:30 – Class\n5:15 – Dinner\n6:30-9:00 – Class\n\nSunday:\n\n7:30 – Breakfast\n8:30-11:30 – Class\n12:15 – Lunch
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/winter-homeschool-week/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Week
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SUMMARY:Fall Homeschool Week
DESCRIPTION:Learn\, connect\, and thrive in the heart of nature.\nWe invite you and your family to join us for a week of discovery\, connection\, and growth. At Wolf Ridge\, learning extends far beyond the walls of a traditional classroom\, and our Fall Homeschool Week is designed to showcase the endless possibilities of outdoor education. \nFor more information and to register\, visit our Homeschool Weeks page or contact us directly at scheduling@wolf-ridge.org.  \nSchedule (Subject to change) \nMonday 9/9 \n\nArrival: 3-4 PM\nGroup Orientation: 4:30 PM \nEvening Activity: 6:30-9:15 PM\n\nChoice of: \n\nIndoor Rock Climbing\, Ropes Course or Evening Program & Activity\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 9/10 \n\nAM & PM Classes:\n\nSuperior View Hike \nCanoeing Wolf Lake\nCompetitive Orienteering\n\n\nEvening: \n\nChoice of:\n\nIndoor Rock Climbing\, Ropes Course or Evening Program & Activity\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 9/11 (Half week check out after lunch at 1:30 PM) \n\nAM Class\n\nLake Study\nBirds\nForest Ecology\n\n\nPM Class\n\nTrees and Keys\nSmall Mammals\n\n\nEvening \n\nEvening program & activity\n\n\n\nThursday 9/12 \n\nAM & PM Classes\n\nGeology\nEarthworks\n\n\nEvening\n\nEvening program & activity\n\n\n\nFriday 9/13 (Full week check out after lunch at 1:30 PM) \n\nAM Class\n\nOjibwe Heritage\nBeaver Ecology\n\n\n\nFill out this form to secure your spot. Please specify if you are interested in either our Fall or Winter Homeschool Week.\n\n\n                \n                        \n                            K-12 Class Trips\n                             \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                        \n                        Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        Phone*Follow up prefernce*\n			\n					\n					I prefer a phone call\n			\n			\n					\n					I prefer an email\n			Group or School Name*Group or School Location*Approximately how people (students\, teachers\, and chaperones) would be visiting Wolf Ridge?*A good guideline is two to three adults for every 17 students. Generally\, we have a minimum 15-person group size. For homeschool groups\, please enter the total number in your family/group that you're planning on having attend.Group Age(s) or Grade Levels(s)*I’m interested in:*\n								\n								School trip: 3 days/2 nights\n							\n								\n								School trip: 5 days/4 nights\n							\n								\n								Virtual field trip\n							\n								\n								Homeschool Week\n							\n								\n								Continuing education for educators\n							\n								\n								Other\n							When would you like to visit Wolf Ridge?Not sureJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberIs there anything else you'd like to share?How did you learn about Wolf Ridge?\n								\n								Search engine (Google\, Yahoo\, etc.)\n							\n								\n								Recommended by a friend or colleague\n							\n								\n								Social media\n							\n								\n								Blog or Publication\n							\n								\n								Wolf Ridge reached out to me\n							\n								\n								I attended Wolf Ridge as a student\n							\n								\n								My school previously attended Wolf Ridge\n							\n								\n								Other\n							Would you like to receive emails from Wolf Ridge about upcoming events and classes?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			CAPTCHA
URL:https://wolf-ridge.org/event/fall-homeschool-week/
LOCATION:Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center\, 6282 Cranberry Road\, Finland\, MN\, 55603
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Week
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