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The Almanac
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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.
October 2011
- Caught in Motion – Find out what animals are at Wolf Ridge but not regularly seen.
- View from the Ridge – Executive director, Peter Smerud updates us on the latest Wolf Ridge projects
- Introducing Peter Smerud – Meet our new executive director
- Wolf Ridge Membership
- Annual Event – Read about this fundraising event
- Welcome Graduate Naturalists – Meet the 2011-12 graduate students
- Student Naturalist Update – Read about past student naturalist adventures
- New GPS and Geocaching Class – Learn about a new class at Wolf Ridge
- Legacy Circle – Discover ways to contribute to Wolf Ridge’s future
- 2012 Wolf Ridge Calendar – Features Paul Sundberg’s photography
- Upcoming Programs
May 2011
- White-tailed Deer - Learn more about these widespread animals
- View from the Ridge - Executive director, Kim Skyelander, updates on the strategic plan and says good-bye
- Musings on Community - Share of the story of one person's discoveries about community
- Environmental Education Experiences of an UK'er - Hear about similarities of EE experiences over the ocean and the years
- Socially Responsible Investing - Guidance for investing
- Profile - Meet Sandy Timmerman
- 2012 Calendar - Features photography of Paul Sundberg
- 2010-2011 Groups - Who visited Wolf Ridge
- Upcoming Programs
February 2011
- Recycling
- View from the Ridge
- Profile: Chip Brown
- Wolf Ridge Legacy Circle
- Storytelling Tent
- 2012 Wolf Ridge Calendars
- Student Naturalist Update
- Anorthosite Rocks!
- Winter Finches
- Upcoming Programs
October 2010
- Golden-winged Warblers - Learn about Golden-wings and their status
- View from the Ridge - Executive director, Kim Skyelander, fills you in on improvements to our septic system
- Profile - Meet Brenda Van Bergen
- May Day, May Day - Become motivated to learn by doing in this adventure article
- Meet the 2010-11 Graduate Naturalists
- Student Naturalist Update - Read about alumni graduate naturalists' adventures
- Members of Wolf Ridge. 2011 Wolf Ridge Calendars
- Upcoming Programs
May 2010
- Batty for Bats - Learn about bats by attending our bat evening program or reading this article.
- View from the Ridge - Executive director, Kim Skyelander, gives an overview of current Wolf Ridge events
- Student Naturalist Update - Read about student naturalist alumni adventures.
- Woodchucks - Find out more about the natural history of these legendary animals.
- Profile - Meet Carol & Jim Tveekren
- S.E.A.K. Science Immersion Program - Learn about Wolf Ridge's partnership with high school science students.
- 2009-2010 Groups - See who attended Wolf Ridge in the past school year.
- Upcoming Programs
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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