…cases are responsible for loons and loon music disappearing from traditional nesting lakes. LoonWatch, a program of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, protects common loons and their aquatic habitats through education, monitoring, and research. Though our primary focus is Wisconsin, our education and research activities extend to Upper Great Lakes…
…more children and non-traditional advocates to support nature has a lot to do with a message I heard from my mother. And it was on her dying bed when I was still a teenager and I was really, really sad, and trying to figure out how I could live without…
…neatly on a resume. And that is at Northland we learned how to live in community. We have learned to live and work with others who are different than ourselves, who we may not always agree with, and who might not even like. And in world with conflicts and challenges,…
Chequamegon Bay residents love where they live—and that’s good for business, according to the Northland College Center for Rural Communities. The Center released results Tuesday from their study, “Roots in Chequamegon Bay: Opportunities for Strengthening Community Attachment,” showing that close to seventy percent of residents are highly attached to the…
At the start of the Timber Wolf Alliance, 1987, only 18 wolves were estimated to live in Wisconsin and fewer in Upper Michigan. That year, the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute began the Timber Wolf Alliance assisting twenty-one organizations and many private individuals interested in promoting wolf recovery in Wisconsin and…
Think differently. Live differently. Northland College is a private, liberal arts college with a progressive focus on the environment and sustainability. We prepare 600 students from across the United States and around the world for meaningful lives and successful careers. Founded in 1892, Northland College is located at the tip…
…Macrum is a clinical herbalist and owner of Seeds of Well Being and Sweet Fern Apothecary in Washburn. This event is part of Workshops for Wellness funded by the Endeavor Grant. Questions? Contact Brandi at bshapland@northland.edu. This event is free and open to current Northland students, faculty, staff, and contracted…
You’ve worked hard this semester—it’s time to take a deep breath before finals. Join SOEI student leaders for a relaxing weekend getaway at the Forest Lodge Educational Campus! Nestled on the south shore of Lake Namekagon, you’ll enjoy leisurely walks through the Forest Lodge Nature Trail, lounging in the Boat…
Join Outdoor Pursuits and the Office of Student Wellness for an evening of frozen fun! Try out our Altai backcountry skis or snowshoe out on the big lake. If you get cold, we will have a bonfire and hot drinks to keep you warm! This event is open to current…
