…combined efforts from both Republicans and Democrats in order to politically recognize and mitigate climate change—after all, everyone will be affected by climate change, regardless of political affiliation.” Hammond, who is majoring in water science and minoring in environmental humanities, said she first learned about the CCL last winter when…
…local foods (within 100 miles of campus). Voted to divest from fossil fuels. Northland College Student Association purchased 100, 200-watt solar shares at Xcel Solar Garden. Became Wisconsin’s first Bee Campus as a way to promote pollinators. Northland College is the home of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute and in…
…to monitor loons, to hear what’s new in the world of loon research, and to meet other loon enthusiasts. Throughout summer, Loon Rangers watch loons on a lake where they live, vacation, or visit often. They record when loons arrive, if they nested, how many chicks were produced, and any…
Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute for our winter and spring programs. Winter sessions are every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. beginning January 17 and ending February 28,…
Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute for our winter and spring programs. Spring sessions are every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. beginning March 14 and ending April 18,…
…suburbs, fast food, cheap prices. It’s an exciting, high-stakes moment. What better time to have our eyes wide open?” Fleischman is the recipient of the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award for young adult literature. He will speak at the Northland College Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute Tuesday, September 15 at…
…me more because it is a sport that was played by my ancestors and I feel connected to them when I play or teach others to play. Q. Appealing to watch? A. It’s an exciting, fast paced, explosive game and I always learn something new every time I watch a…
Researchers in northern Wisconsin have placed 25 trail cameras on Madeline Island to gather a better picture of the diversity of wildlife on Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands. “We kept looking to Madeline Island with this big question mark,” said Erik Olson, leader of the Wild Madeline research project and natural…
