…friendly . . . with a penchant for activism and outdoor activities. In fact, life at Northland begins with a required Outdoor Orientation trip, in which first-year students participate in five- to 12-day adventures in the Wisconsin wilderness.” Northland College freshmen recently completed their August wilderness trips before starting classes…
…broken ice ran in newspapers from Miami to Tel Aviv. The Los Angeles Times ran it on the front page. Barker’s future in journalism was sealed. Barker has been an environmental reporter at the Idaho Statesman for the last twenty-one years, covering stories about endangered species, salmon recovery, wilderness, wolf…
The Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute seeks to empower citizens with objective information about the environmental issues of the north woods, advance understanding of northern species through citizen science, and educate the next generation of environmental leaders. Please fill out the gift form below and select where you would like to…
…education. I swallowed my feelings and stayed. How often one such small event can change the course of a lifetime. Kenneth, Albin, and Margueritte Harmon, sister of Harriet Harmon Dexter, were great friends. They sang in the choir, played sports, and were active with the Mission Study, a student organization…
…to simulate and understand the relationship between the land (including Lake Superior, Penokee Mountains, and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) and local weather. You will also have the opportunity to observe these storms in action during a storm-chasing course, which is part of the curriculum. Our students go directly into forecasting…
Whatever your interest, you can deepen and expand your education by studying off campus. This includes intensive, in-depth courses during May term, a semester at an EcoLeague school, or special courses at a partner organization. There is something right for you.
…designated wilderness areas in the United States, managers are grappling with the need to make decisions that protect/preserve the unique qualities and characteristics outlined by the Wilderness Act of 1964 while also recognizing that climate change is causing ecological transformations that may dramatically alter those same characteristics. The resist- accept-direct…
…your travel course deposit. 2020 May Term Travel Courses Climbing Instructor Development (OED 414 01) $1,225 Lake Superior Circumnavigation (IDS 180 01) $1,350 Paddling Instructor Development (OED 409 01) $400 Teaching in Environmental Education (EDU 250 01) $500 Urban Outdoor Education (OED 385 01) $400 Wildlife Handling & Immobilization (NRS…
…strong passion for Northland College and for those she serves,” and was selected to speak at commencement. Majoring in business and sustainable community development, “she has worked tirelessly to represent students and the College in positive and meaningful ways. Liz quietly inspires those she associates with and those she works…
…storm water discharge. Rettler assembled a team that included local and regional architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers: McCabe Construction, Nasi Construction, Pieper Electric, Down to Earth Landscapes, Ashland Construction, A to Z Plumbing & Heating, Todd’s Redi-Mix, Forslund’s Building Supply, HT Glass, Sherwin Williams, Superior Drywall, SAS+Associates, Barr Engineering, Muermann…
