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Loon flying over a lake

Wisconsin Loon Population Survey Update

…the number of adult loons and loon chicks. If a volunteer did not see loons on the lake, that was valuable information too, and so noted. This is the only survey that gives us a big picture look at Wisconsin’s loon population, and the results will be used to estimate…

Wolf laying down

Wolf Ecology Weekend

August 16, 2024, 7:00 pmAugust 18, 2024, 12:00 pm

…for the Timber Wolf Alliance’s Speakers Bureau. This workshop is open to any adult or student interested in wolves and experiencing them in the wild. Workshop fees include meals and all workshop materials. The program takes place at the Forest Lodge Educational Campus, a unique and historic estate nestled among…

Birch bark

Birchbark Basketry Workshop with Biskakone

October 15, 2024October 16, 2024

If you’re interested in making birchbark baskets, sign up for this evening workshop led by Biskakone! This is a two-day workshop meeting Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15–16, from 4 to 7 p.m. both nights. Registration is required, as space is limited. Participants must be able to attend both sessions. To…

Transferology Workshop

April 12, 2024, 1:30 pm2:30 pm

…sign up for a time using her calling calendar or email her at sholz@northland.edu if none of the available times work. Virtual Transferology Workshop Join the meeting now. Meeting ID: 228 750 782 972 Passcode: G35zHa Dial-in by phone +1 262-771-1736,,491807228# United States, Kenosha Find a local number Phone conference…

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

November 16, 2024November 17, 2024

If you would like to learn how to make a ribbon skirt for yourself, a friend, or a relative, we have a wonderful workshop opportunity for you! Join us Saturday–Sunday, November 16–17, for a free workshop at Northland College’s Indigenous Cultures Center. The workshop will meet 10 a.m.–4 p.m. both…

Pen on notebook.

Student Resume Workshop

March 27, 6:00 pm7:30 pm

This resume workshop is designed to help students start or update their resumes. The workshop will begin with a short presentation followed by work time and the chance to get assistance from the Office of Career Services. For students planning to transfer to another institution, keep in mind that many…

Loon flying

The Uncommon Lives of Common Loons

…able to consistently capture and band loons. Since then over three thousand loons in northern Wisconsin received US Fish and Wildlife Service metal bands and color plastic bands. Each loon is fitted with a unique band color combination, allowing scientists to identify an individual loon’s behavior and track its location….

Northland College alumnus Simeon Rossi standing behind bar full of lemons

From Ornithology to Loonshine

A STORY OF MODERN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

…distillery in Northfield, Minnesota, and released their first spirit in 2014, a young whiskey they named Loonshine. Whiskey allowed them to incorporate character and their own unique brand from the start. “This whiskey is wholly ours,” he said. Loonshine is made from locally-raised organic wheat and barley grains—instead of the…

NIck Smith at booth at Loon Days

My LoonWatch Internship

…giving public presentations, communicating and organizing volunteers, educating the public about our loons, monitoring loons, and filling out data forms. I interviewed and accepted the position beginning in February. Now I can look back at what I have done. I presented at LoonWatch events like the Trout Unlimited Expo, lake…

Mental Health First Aid

October 14, 2024, 9:00 am4:00 pm

…give reassurance and information, and how to encourage seeking appropriate professional help, self-help, and other support strategies. This training is offered in a blended setting: two hours of online pre-work followed by a six-hour in-person day on October 14. Once the training is complete, you will receive a certificate that…