Get Outside!
The Almanac
Newsletter
Our newsletter features articles on environmental education techniques, natural history, Wolf Ridge curriculum, programs, and events. It is published 3 times each year.
You can also view Nature Notes on-line. These are short natural history features on a variety of topics such as animals, weather, and more.
February 2010
- Peregrine Falcon Recovery - Brief natural history of peregrines in the midwest and Wolf Ridge's involvement with recovery efforts
- View from the Ridge - Executive director, Kim Skyelander, gives an overview of current Wolf Ridge events
- Climate Curriculum - Learn about new curriculum on climate available for educators
- Meet Jackie Fallon Environmental Education in MN - A synopsis of environmental policy in Minnesota
- Kitchen Party - Join the fun and learn the value of KP (kitchen patrol)
- 2011 Wolf Ridge calendars - Featuring photography of Jim Brandenburg
October 2009
- Wolf Lake Study - Academic Camp students and DNR conduct official Wolf Lake study.
- View from the Ridge - Executive director, Kim Skyelander, gives overview of current Wolf Ridge happenings.
- Wolf Ridge Members
- Destination Wolf Ridge - An Invitation to a Wolf Ridge fundraising event.
- The Moss Myth - Find out why moss may grow on the north side of trees.
- A Tribute to Werner Tismer
- 2009-10 Graduate Naturalists - Meet the new graduate naturalists.
- Student Naturalist Update - Read about student naturalist alumni adventures.
- Upcoming Programs
May 2009
- Got Organic? - A history and explanation of what organic means
- View from the Ridge - Executive director, Kim Skyelander, gives an overview of current Wolf Ridge happenings
- Nature Myths - Common childhood nature myths "demythified"
- 100 Years of the Superior National Forest - A century review of the Superior National Forest on its 100 birthday
- Meet Keri Powell
- Attending Groups 2008-09
February 2009
- La Lucena - A look at environmental education in Argentina
- View from the Ridge - Trustee Chairman, Tom Berg gives a state of Wolf Ridge update
- School Scholarships Available
- Meet Ken Gilbertson and Katie Kyyhkynen, past interns.
- Lake Ice - Learn about ice formation
- High School Science Credit Science Camp - Read about our credit program for high school students
October 2008
- Earthworks - an art movement arrives on the Ridge!
- View From the Ridge - good news from the Director!
- Does Outdoor Learning = Retention? - a study
- Meet Carol and Bill Thombs
- The Need to Feed - Chef Barret's story
- Student Naturalist Update
- Wolf Ridge Membership
- Bee or Wasp?
May 2008
- Timber! - logging 35 acres for forest renewal and fuel
- View from the Ridge - putting environmental education back into schools
- Serving At-Risk Youth - our summer camp partnership with U of MN's Get Ready program
- Meeting Trip Challenges - ways schools are meeting the challenges of keeping the Wolf Ridge school trip alive
- On the Road to Green - how do you know if your life choices are "green"?
- Meet Ben Jakubowski, camp counselor
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