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World Water Day

Dive In: Freshwater Research Opportunities

…data; processing and analysis of environmental samples; and training and mentoring of research technicians and assistants. Minimum qualifications are two years of relevant coursework from an accredited institution; two years of previous experience implementing relevant field or laboratory research protocols; one year of experience training and mentoring research technicians and/or…

Northland College alum Shannon Franks

Using Science to Monitor Earth’s Changes

Shannon Franks '01, NASA Senior Scientist

…in high school in New Jersey, I wanted to branch out and be around people with similar interests. Without any doubt, it was the environmental aspect that drew me to Northland College. My college experience was filled with all types of outdoor activities, whether it was rock climbing with friends…

Northland Volleyball student athlete

Student Athlete Handbook

This guide offers an overview and links to some of the most important policies and rules related to student-athletes. However, it does not replace or supersede the official Northland College Handbook—which provides the complete text of all College policies—or actual UMAC, NCHA, WIAC and NCAA rules and regulations. This handbook…

Mountain biking on the trails

Mountain Biking at Mt. Ashwabay

October 26, 2024, 10:00 am4:30 pm

…have tons of fun! Mt. Ashwabay hosts our closest mountain bike trail system, comprised of over twenty miles of trails at varying difficulties. Join SOEI Outdoor Pursuits and Professor Dave Ullman in this beginner-friendly adventure! No previous mountain bike experience is necessary! Be prepared for variable weather. Transportation, experienced instructors,…

Aerial view of winter ski trails on Northland College campus.

Nordic Ski Adventure

January 18, 9:00 am5:00 pm

Join SOEI Outdoor Pursuits for a romp in the woods! Travel to Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, try out some Nordic/cross-country 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 current Northland…

SONWA Winners 2017

Honeybees and a trailblazing scientist top the 2017 SONWA book awards

…jeremiad railing on stewardship neglected. Rather, it is the collected experiences of a cantankerous, intelligent, well-intended man striving to live an environmentally conscionable life in one of the most fearsome habitats on Earth, all whilst raising a family, indulging his humanity, navigating an idiosyncratic southwest community, and maintaining house and…

Q & A With Robin Wall Kimmerer

…follow childhood passions and still go play in the woods, only we call it work. Stephanie: Was there any one person or experience that sticks out in your mind that really cemented your love for the outdoors? Robin: It’s hard to choose one experience or person because there were so…

Northland College graduation cap decorated with solar panels

A Future in Solar

Loucks ’18 to hold first paid sustainability internship for City of Ashland

…southern Wisconsin. Q. Name a pivotal moment that helped shape your current plan? A. The experience that most shaped my future was taking AP Human Geography as a freshman in high school. This was the class that initially lead me to begin thinking globally about humanity’s problems, and studying population…