…near its borders in Ely, writing about it in magazine articles and his celebrated collections of essays, and advocating for its protection on numerous occasions. This collection of his personal items, housed at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, signifies his connection and affection for the border country he held so…
Michael “Mic” Isham Jr. ’87 arrived at Northland College as a self-described punk kid who wanted to play basketball. During his time, he connected with the professors turned mentors—most notably, Native American Studies Professor Joe Rose ‘58—played intramurals, studied sociopolitical and environmental studies, and served as president of the Native…
…what you can do to help wolves stay protected, and helping humans learn to live alongside them. Schedule of Events All events start at 7 p.m. at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute Tuesday, October 23 Film: Gray Area: Wolves of the Southwest Thursday, October 25 Panel Discussion: Wolf Management and…
A mix of industry, tribal, regulatory and environmental stakeholders have released a white paper listing a dozen recommendations for the future of a federal Great Lakes cleanup program. Suggestions include continuing work to clean up areas of concern under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, as well as creating a more…
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The Timber Wolf Alliance is bringing biologist Rolf Peterson as its keynote speaker for Wolf Awareness Week. Peterson, widely known for his field studies of wolves in Isle Royale National Park, will present “Wolves and America’s National Parks” at the Northland College Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute Friday, Oct. 21 at…
