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This is how we do natural resources. Woman with fish.

Natural Resources

with other Earth systems. You will learn about the interconnectedness of forests, human society, and culture from a historic to modern land ethic viewpoint while exploring the past, present, and future role of forests as a commodity that can provide potentially renewable and sustainable raw materials, fuels, sources for recreation,…

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Humanities

Curious about what it means to be human? Then this one might be for you. You will focus on exploring the human condition through the ideas, artistic movements, religions, ideologies, and intellectual structures that humans use, and have used, to understand and give meaning to their world. At the heart…

Exploring Interactions Between Humans and Wildlife

Andrew East `10 Uses Northland Lessons for Science & Teaching

…land cover influence, and overall ecology of northern shrikes. He also studied the impacts of lakeshore usage as an intern at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute. All of these experiences coalesced current work exploring interactions between humans and wildlife. In between: Andrew earned his MS Environmental Science in 2016 from…

Alpha sigma women of 1968

Standing on the Right Side of History

…experience.” Harris’ mom said to her daughter, “call if you need anything and make us proud.” “Perspectives of two loving moms,” Fisher laughed. The next morning Fisher and Harris left the dorm with other new freshman and began introducing themselves around the campus. “There was and still is an intimacy

Northland College Professor Erik Olson standing on a fallen white pine tree.

Second Life of a White Pine

Maxwell Property Provides Off-Campus Learning Opportunities

…research in the top of this tree. With the use of motion sensitive cameras, students have worked alongside Martin and Professor of Natural Resources Erik Olson. pictured here, to identify a multitude of mammals, insects, frogs, fungi, and lichen living in the canopy, including the highest ever recorded sighting of…

Lake Superior near Madeline Island

Lake Superior Youth Symposium

April 20, 2023April 23, 2023

exploring the city’s art, murals, and local attractions. Bike the corridor trail and stop at a local coffee shop for a facilitated art experience. Water Quality Testing Travel to local streams in the Lake Superior watershed and participate in water quality testing. Explore various macroinvertebrates and learn more about the…

Student Information Session

March 12, 6:00 pm7:00 pm

To help answer your questions and support you as you explore your options, the vice president for academic affairs will be holding several drop-in information sessions. Feel free to attend one or more of these sessions to ask questions about registering for classes next fall, the process of exploring alternative…

A yurt sits on a snowy hillside

Washburn School Spring Break Ashwabay Yurt Trip

March 27, 2023, 2:00 pmMarch 29, 2023, 12:00 pm

…Registration fees support transportation costs, food, and continued youth program opportunities. Schedule Monday, March 27 2 p.m. Arrive at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, Depart for Mt. Ashwabay 2:30 p.m. Arrive at Mt. Ashwabay, Hike to Yurt 3 p.m. Settle In 4 p.m. Recreation—may include skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, exploring! 6…