This event has been postponed. We intend to reschedule it for September 2024—check back closer to then to find the rescheduled time. Hear Peter Levi, associate director of the Northland College Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation, weave together the water quality story of Lake Namekagon, Garden Lake, and…
…green spaces. This event is free and open to the public. No previous trail work experience necessary! Transportation, experienced instructors, lunch, and all equipment provided. Bring extra layers, a water bottle, and snacks. There will be a pre-trip meeting in the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute on Thursday, September 26, at…
…872 acres of majestic forest in the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and situated along the pristine shores of Lake Namekagon. The old growth forest and serene water is sure to awaken your senses and rejuvenate you. Optional Speakers Bureau Training To fulfill the Timber Wolf Alliance’s mission, our…
Explore the Meyers Beach Sea Caves while paddling along the scenic south shore of Lake Superior with SOEI Outdoor Pursuits and Lost Creek Adventures! No previous sea kayaking experience is necessary to enjoy this day outing. Transportation, experienced instructors, lunch, and all equipment provided. Bring extra layers, a water bottle,…
…sailing destinations on the Great Lakes. No experience needed to enjoy this day outing. Transportation, experienced captains, lunch, and all equipment provided. Bring extra layers, a water bottle, and snacks. This event is open to current Northland College students, faculty, and staff. There will be a pre-trip meeting in the…
…needed. This event is open to current Northland College students, faculty, and staff. Be prepared for variable weather. Transportation, experienced instructors, and lunch will be provided. Bring extra layers, a water bottle, and snacks. There will be a pre-trip meeting in the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute on Thursday, October 10,…
…and lunch will be provided. Bring extra layers, a water bottle, and snacks. This event is open to current Northland College students, faculty, and staff. This outing will depart from the SOEI on Saturday, October 26, at 10:00 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. Registration has closed. We hope you…
Join the Superior Rivers Watershed Association for volunteer lab work! We are sorting and identifying macroinvertebrates* collected in the field in spring and fall. We have thirteen jars full of macroinvertebrates to sort into similar types of creatures. No prior experience is necessary. For those who have a love of…
…and make stories of our own! Each morning, we will rise from our tents and head out to volunteer on local trails, cutting and maintaining bike, ski, and hiking trails for future use. In the afternoon and evening, we will explore, recreate, and enjoy land and water trails in the…
By Marie Zhuikov, Wisconsin Sea Grant Science Communicator Intense storms this fall breached a barge connection system in the Ashland, Wis. harbor, designed to protect the Northern States Power Superfund site. Soil and groundwater at the site are contaminated with tar, oil, metals and other chemical pollutants. The damage postponed…
