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Contact InformationGreg Weiss
Coordinator
Ed-venture Program
1411 Ellis Avenue
Mead Hall West 135
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-1344
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Ed-venture Program

The Ed-venture Program is part of the Northland College Center for Wellness and Lifelong Learning and is dedicated to the promotion of physical activity, personal well-being, and a deeper understanding of nature through experience-based outdoor, adventure and environmental education. This is fostered through programs involving:

  • Ecological understanding and awareness through natural history experiences and sustainable travel
  • Skill development and personal challenge through outdoor sports such as kayaking, climbing and skiing
  • Positive group dynamics, where participants are asked to be a part of something bigger than themselves
  • Holistic development of the intellect through hands-on creative workshops
  • Fun!

Some program examples are:

  • Sustainable living workshops
  • Coastal & river kayaking
  • Rock climbing
  • Camping
  • Latin and swing dancing
  • Yoga
  • Eco-art
  • Wilderness survival
  • Snowshoe making
  • Telemark and cross country skiing
  • Ice climbing

To Register

Most activities require advanced registration. 

Not a Northland Student?

Many of our programs are open to the public. To receive periodic mailings of our newest programs get on our public mailing list by emailing edventure@northland.edu.

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Ed-venture: Climbing Wall Open Hours
March 12, 2010
Indoor Climbing Wall

Ed-venture: Climbing Wall Open Hours

March 12, 2010

Location Information
Indoor Climbing Wall

Beginners are always welcome. Check out our semester schedule here: http://www.northlandcollegesports.com/sports/2009/3/27/GEN_0327093444.aspx?tab=climbingwallhours

Free to Northland College Community. $1 per session for everyone else!

Contact Information

Greg Weiss
Ed-venture Program Coordinator
Mead Hall west room 135
(715) 682-1344
edventure@northland.edu
http://www.northland.edu/edventure

Ed-venture: Pool Paddling Open Hours
March 15, 2010
8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday @ Northland College Pool

Ed-venture: Pool Paddling Open Hours

March 15, 2010

Location Information
8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday @ Northland College Pool

Learn to paddle canoe or kayak in the warm tropical waters of the Northland College pool. Enthusiastic and talented staff are here to help you paddle, play, and be safe!

Free event sponsored by Northland College Ed-venture and the Outpost.

Contact Information

Greg Weiss
Ed-venture Program Coordinator
Mead Hall West - room 135
(715) 682-1344
edventure@northland.edu
http://www.northland.edu/edventure

Ed-venture: Telemark Party @ Mount Ashwabay
March 17, 2010
4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. @ Mount Ashwabay Ski Hill

Ed-venture: Telemark Party @ Mount Ashwabay

March 17, 2010

Location Information
4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. @ Mount Ashwabay Ski Hill

This is the first annual St. Pattys' day Telmark Skiing Party and the last open night skiing at Mount Ashwabay for 2010!

There will be a "dress the greenest" contest, uphill/downhill race, free ski demos, prizes, music, and a reduced price lift ticket!

The van will leave the Outpost at 4:30 p.m. and return at 11 p.m. (or so)

Bring $10 and your student I.D. for your lift ticket.

FREE. But you must register to save your spot https://www.northland.edu/register/index.php?id=11

Contact Information

Greg Weiss
Ed-venture Program Coordinator
Mead Hall West - room 135
(715) 682-1344
edventure@northland.edu
http://www.northland.edu/edventure

Ed-venture: Vertical Endeavors Indoor Climbing Trip
March 20, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (unless we go to dinner too) @ Vertical Endeavors, Duluth

Ed-venture: Vertical Endeavors Indoor Climbing Trip

March 20, 2010

Location Information
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (unless we go to dinner too) @ Vertical Endeavors, Duluth

What can we say? One of the largest gyms in Minnesota with self-belay, bouldering walls, lead climbing walls and more. http://www.verticalendeavors.com/duluth/index.html

Cost: $8 includes transportation, equipment rental & climbing pass!

Contact Information

Drew Cramer, Mathias Doherty
Student Leaders
Mead Hall West - room 135
(715) 682-1344
edventure@northland.edu
http://www.northland.edu/edventure

Ed-venture: Canoe Paddle Carving Workshop
March 20, 2010
March 17, 5-7p.m., Mead room 136. March 20 & April 3rd, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. @ Maxwell Property @ Northland College Maxwell Property

Ed-venture: Canoe Paddle Carving Workshop

March 20, 2010

Location Information
March 17, 5-7p.m., Mead room 136. March 20 & April 3rd, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. @ Maxwell Property @ Northland College Maxwell Property

Take your time on the water to a new level this summer by paddling with your own hand crafted paddle.  We’ll use old timey hand tools to turn a straight grained piece of spruce or cedar into a fully functional, undeniably beautiful and unquestionably unique implement of aquatic self propulsion.  This course will cover wood selection, tool use, carving techniques, finishing and care of your new paddle. 

Class starts on Wed. the 17th with a two hour class from 5-7 pm where you will design your paddle and trace it onto wood.  The weekend workshops (Saturdays March 20 & April 3rd) will take place at the Maxwell property from 9-5 each day, so be ready for two days of wood shaving, paddle making fun.          

Transportation, materials, and tools will be provided. You provide your own food. Limit 4 people

FEE:$20

Contact Information

Kelly Hargsheimer, Paul Sveum
Student Instructors
Mead Hall West - room 135
(715) 682-1344
edventure@northland.edu
http://www.northland.edu/edventure

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