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Timber Wolf Alliance Returns

After a seven-year tenure at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters, Wis., the Timber Wolf Alliance is in the process of returning north to Northland College. “We birthed this program and handed it off during a period when we couldn’t sustain it, but now it makes sense to…

Forest Lodge Educational Campus Takes Shape

…Register of Historic Places. Burke, a long time friend of Northland College, intended the conveyance to allow her family’s conservation legacy at Forest Lodge to serve as inspiration as well as to provide this outstanding location as a premier center for environmental education and leadership. On January 9, 2017, Northland

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Students provide real life solutions to Forest Service

Northland College senior Willie Cox, pictured above, presented recommendations for the greenhouse at Forest Lodge in Cable, Wis., to USDA Forest Service officials as part of his Inclusive Outdoor Education course. Cox is majoring in outdoor education, with an emphasis in wilderness leadership. Cox and his peers, in all, presented…

Exploring Interactions Between Humans and Wildlife

Andrew East `10 Uses Northland Lessons for Science & Teaching

…of anthropogenically sourced chemicals on several levels of biological organization. We asked Andrew to reflect on the impact of his Northland College education. Breaking down the influence of Northland on my life is pretty messy but the essence of it comes out in my target style of leadership. Understanding how…

Native American Museum

The Native American Museum was established with the goal of expressing the history, language, arts, and culture of the Ojibwe people and indigenous people from around the world for the educational benefit of community members and visitors to the Chequamegon Bay area, Located on the first floor of Mead Hall,…

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Forest Play

November 10, 2023, 10:00 am12:00 pm

Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth this fall in our six-week program. Sessions are every Friday beginning October 6 and ending November 10, 2023. Forest Play provides your child with the opportunity to be outdoors in…

Brett Norgard on stage at Camp Brother Bear

Camp Brother Bear 2024

September 27September 29

…we’re celebrating the adventurous spirit in us all with friends, campfires, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or just ready for something new, this is the weekend to embrace the north woods magic! Don’t miss out—grab your crew and get ready for a local adventure like no other!…

Spring Forest Play

March 15April 19

Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth this spring in our six-week program. Sessions are every Friday beginning March 15 and ending April 19, 2024. Forest Play provides your child with the opportunity to be outdoors in…

Northland College Nordic Skiing

Backwoods Ski Adventure

January 27, 11:00 am5:00 pm

Join Outdoor Pursuits for a romp in the woods! Travel to one of our local national forest areas, try out some Altai skis, and experience a new way to move and play in the snow! Transportation, lunch, and all equipment are provided. No experience necessary. This event is open to…

winter landscape

Winter Forest Play

January 19, 10:00 am12:00 pm

Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth this winter in our six-week program. Sessions are every Friday beginning January 19 and ending February 23, 2024. Forest Play provides your child with the opportunity to be outdoors in…