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Study at the Wild Rockies Field Institute, Posted: 4/13/09 Environmental Ethics: Fire, Restoration, and Wilderness, Posted: 4/1/09 Volunteers Needed for Family Power-Day, Posted: 3/31/09 Freelance Writers Needed, Posted: 3/24/09 North American Association for Environmental Education and TogetherGreen Awards, Deadline: 4/15/09 Northland to Host the 2009, Student Outdoor Educator's Conference, Updated: 2/9/09 Midwest Regional Collaborative for Sustainability 2009 Workshop, Posted: 2/3/09 Midwest Environmental Education Conference coming to Illinois, Posted: 2/3/09 Opportunities with Greenpeace, Posted: 2/3/09 Wilderness First Responder Course- Spring Break, 2009, Posted: 1/20/09 Wilderness First Responder Re-Certification Course, May 1-3, 2009, Revised: 1/20/09 Climbing Wall Instructor Certification Course, at UMD, Posted: 1/20/09 Wildlife Tracking Skills Workshop With Dr. James Halfpenny, Posted: 11/13/08 Wanted: Students for a Wilderness First Responder Re-certification class, Posted: 11/13/08
Conference:
Henrik Ibsen: The Birth of ”Friluftsliv,”
Posted: 10/24/08 Outdoor Education Major's Meeting, Posted: 10/23/08 Winter Camper’s Rendezvous, Ely, MN, October 24-26, 2008, Posted: 9/25/08 Karsten Heuer: Award-winning Author to Visit Northland College, See him: October 9, 2008 Track Training with Dr. James Halfpenny! Posted: 9/11/08 Spend a Semester with Greenpeace, Posted: 9/11/08
Flock to Manitowish Waters, Posted: 2/29/08 Attention: Outdoor Education, Adventure Education Majors-Leadership Log
Current Announcements:
Study at the Wild Rockies Field Institute
My name is
Colin Millar and I am the program manager at the Wild Rockies
Field Institute (WRFI) in Missoula, Montana. I am writing to
introduce myself, our institute, and our courses to all of you.
The Wild Rockies Field Institute is a non-profit educational
institution, accredited through the University of Montana, that
offers rigorous undergraduate academic courses in a backcountry
setting. Academics is the primary focus of WRFI courses. Our
courses seek to understand the complex relationship between
ecological processes and human behavior. To varying degrees
within each course, we study local ecology, land management
policy, and the broad spectrum of ethics and values that
determine our relationship to the land. We promote rigorous
interdisciplinary, holistic learning through a diversity of
readings, discussions and experiences. That being said
wilderness is our inspiration and where our courses take place.
All of our courses are taught while traveling under our own
power – backpacking, canoeing, kayaking – in wilderness settings
from Alaska to Mexico.
This spring one of our instructors spent some time visiting with students and faculty at Green Mountain College in Vermont and she learned of the Eco-League. After spending some time on your website it became clear to us that your students are a perfect fit for WRFI courses. I encourage you to visit our website and learn more about our courses and our culture. Below I have pasted a list of our courses. Please pass this information on to students who might find fulfillment on a course of this type. I can certainly pass on any syllabi to help you gain a deeper understanding of the course content. Give us a ring or drop us a line if you have any questions. Thanks for your time. Warm Regards
Colin Millar
Interim Program Manager Wild Rockies Field Institute PO Box 7071 Missoula, MT. 59807 (406) 549-4336
Environmental Ethics: Fire, Restoration, and Wilderness
Volunteers Needed for Family Power-Day
Hi All!
On Sunday April 19th from 9:00am-2:00pm volunteers are needed for Family Power-Day at the AmericInn and Splashland here in Ashland.
Family Power-Day is for parents or guardians of children with special needs, and you would help out with the activities or one on one with some of the children. If you have any questions or are interested in this opportunity please contact Deanna Yost at 682-7171, or dyost@nhnorth.com
Here is a schedule for the day to give you an idea of what is going on:
9:00-10:00 For all-Meet and Greet, and kids get settled
10:00-1:00
1:00-2:00 For kids and siblings- Continued fun For parents- Open forum with Mark Sweet
North American Association for Environmental Education and TogetherGreen Awards North American Association for Environmental Education
Northland to Host the 2009, Student Outdoor Educator's Conference
I would like to inform you that the 10th Annual Midwest Student Outdoor Educator’s Conference Participant Registration forms are now available (See link, below)!
Anyone planning on attending the conference, including any Faculty/Staff and Presenters, needs to fill out a form. A link to the participant forms will be available at www.midwestsoec.org soon. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at laura_schoephoester@yahoo.com.
The Student Planning Committee has been working very hard planning and preparing for this conference that will be at Northland College (Ashland, WI) April 3rd-5th, 2009. A few highlights of the conference will include some exciting afternoon field trips to such venues as the Cable Natural History Museum, Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, and hiking Morgan Falls and St. Peter's Dome.
Music performance and Keynote by Doug Wood (www.douglaswood.com), and Northland Sustainability Tours.
Thank you to everyone who has gotten presenter proposals to us! We are still accepting student presenter forms until Feb. 21st. We will be updating the website soon, so check back soon for more information. Again if you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Enjoy the warmer weather :) Have a good weekend
Laura Schoephoester SOEC Planning Coordinator Northland College 1411 Ellis Ave. Ashland, WI 54806
Follow this Link to View the Application Form for Participants Follow this Link to View the Application Form for Presenters Follow this Link to View the Program Flier Visit the Facebook Page: http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26596846688&ref=ts
Midwest Regional Collaborative for Sustainability 2009 Workshop Follow this Link to View Details
This workshop aims to create a space where people who have a shared interest in sustainability education can collaborate over an extended period to share ideas, find solutions, build innovations, and take action. The 2009 workshop is underwritten by a generous, 124K grant from the EPA Office of Environmental Education, so the cost is a mere $300 for the week (less if you don’t need lodging). You can indicate your interest in attending by joining our online community at: www.mrcse.org. Registration details will follow for those who RSVP at the website!
Northland is already a national leader in environmental sustainability-related curriculum, and I’d love to showcase what we’re doing at the workshop.
~ Clare Clare Hintz Campus Sustainability Coordinator Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute Northland College 1411 Ellis Ave. Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-1492 fax: 715-682-1691
Midwest Environmental Education Conference coming to Illinois
Midwest Environmental Education Conference coming to Illinois: October 14-17, 2009 Call for Proposals is Open until April 1, 2009! Submit Your Proposal Now! Visit www.EEAI.net for more information!
The Environmental Education Association
of Illinois (EEAI) is proud to announce the 2009 Midwest
Environmental Education Conference, Climbing the Green Wall,
in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois October 14-17, 2009. Located in the
Grand Prairie Region of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana is known for its
rich diversity of academics, sports, and culture. Proposals are now being accepted! We invite you to participate by submitting a proposal that exhibits how you can help propel a fellow environmental educator over their wall! For a more in-depth description of the conference strands, as well as proposal selection criteria, please visit www.EEAI.net. All proposals are due by April 1, 2009.
Please help promote the 2009 MEEC by forwarding this message to other EE Professionals, list serves, websites, colleagues, educators, and more. Thank You!
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Lara Darling
Students,
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Wilderness Medical Associates
HOW TO HANDLE BACKCOUNTRY EMERGENCIES
Northland College will be sponsoring a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course during the 2009 spring break. The course will be taught by professional instructors from Wilderness Medical Associates: leaders in the field of wilderness medical training. This course may be substituted for OED 240 (Wilderness Emergency Care). The WFR certificate may be transferred in at a later date for four credits. (Inquire at Registrar’s office for more details on transfer credits.)
This course is highly recommended and often required for many outdoor professionals and recreationalists. For more specific information about course content, please go to www.wildmed.com.
When: April 18-26, 2009 (there will be one day off in the middle of this time period) Cost: $540 There will be a required deposit of $200 at the time of Registration, with the balance due April 1, 2009 Limit: 35 students. Please deposit as soon as possible!
For more information or to enroll, contact Jessica Fairbanks – jfairbanks@northland.edu
Wilderness First Responder Re-Certification
by
Wilderness Medical Associates
Price: $250.00 for the Northland College Community, all others, $275.00 There is a $100 deposit due upon registration, with the remainder due by April 15th. (Make out the check to "Northland College" and put “WFR recert” in the memo line.)
Contact Jessica for information: 715-682-1823
Climbing Wall Instructor Certification Course, at UMD Follow this Link to View Details
UMD is hosting a weekend Climbing Wall
Instructor Certification Course this February 27—March 1. The
certification is through the Professional Climbing Instructors'
Association.
Kaija Webster
Wildlife Tracking Skills Workshop With Dr. James Halfpenny Follow this Link to View Registration Materials for the December 3-4 Session Follow this Link to View Registration Materials for the December 6-7 Session
Good Afternoon,
Every other year the Timber Wolf Alliance and the WDNR hosts a Wildlife Tracking Skills Workshop conducted by nationally renowned Dr. James Halfpenny of Gardner, Montana. This training is of importance to many of us, especially in conducting research, standard investigations, and ordered, winter track surveys. This workshop is great for wildlife professionals, students, or anyone who is interested in learning more about tracking. This year we are hosting 2 tracking workshops. There is one training on Dec 3-4 which is mainly for wildlife professionals and one on Dec 6-7 which is mainly for the general public. There is no difference in the content of the trainings on the different dates so if the 3-4 conflicts with a schedule the 6-7 will be covering the same material.
If anyone is interested in registering, you can fill out the form and mail it directly to Anna or call and register by phone. There are a limited number of spaces available and registration is a first-come first-served basis. If you would like more information or have any questions don’t hesitate to contact Anna.
Anna Cellar NLDC Program Director Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator North Lakeland Discovery Center PO Box 237 Manitowish Waters, WI 54545 (715) 543-2085 Email: anna@discoverycenter.net
Wanted: Students for a Wilderness First Responder Re-certification Class
Hi Everyone,
We’re hoping to find enough participants to offer a Wilderness First Responder Re-certification course, through Wilderness Medical Associates, this spring break. We require a minimum of ten students, and we’re leaning in the direction of a three-day “Challenge” course (One which converts a WMI, or Solo certification to WMA), because they seem to be the most marketable.
Please notify Jessica Fairbanks jfairbanks@northland.edu if you’d like to participate in such a course.
Thanks
Conference: Henrik Ibsen: The Birth of ”Friluftsliv” Follow This Link to View Details
Hi everyone! Here’s an opportunity to help the Outdoor Education Program move towards greater sustainability:
On the weekend of Nov. 1 and 2, we’ll be building 5 steam-bent ash toboggans for the Winter Expedition Skills class. In the past, we have purchased a small plastic sled for each student to use during this class. These sleds have often ended up broken, or abandoned at the end of the school year. By making these wooden freight toboggans, we will be able to eliminate the use of plastic sleds in this class. With proper care, these wooden toboggans may outlive us all!
We need 5 participants who can commit to the entire weekend (or a team of two, one taking each day). The workshop will take place at the College’s Maxwell Property. Local craftsman Jerrod Stone-Dahl will be facilitating the workshop using locally-harvested and milled ash.
Although you won’t walk away with your own sled, you’ll gain the knowledge of how to build one as well as that warm, fuzzy “glow of sustainability” in your heart!
If you’re interested, please contact me soon so I can put you on the list!
Cheers,
Paul Van Horn x1324
Outdoor Education Major's Meeting
There will be an Outdoor Education
majors and minors meeting on October 30th,
starting at 7:00 in the SOEI. The
Outdoor Education professors will be there answer questions and
to explain changes to the OE Department in the next few years
with the restructuring of classes. etc.
Winter Camper’s Rendezvous, Ely, MN, October 24-26, 2008
Karsten Heuer: Award-winning Author to Visit Northland College Follow this Link to View Details
Track Training with Dr. James Halfpenny!
Every other year the WDNR and the Timber Wolf Alliance hosts a winter track training course conducted by nationally renown Dr. James Halfpenny of Gardner, Montana. This training is of importance to many of us, especially in conducting research, standard investigations, and ordered, winter track surveys. Two workshops are being planned, one primarily for government agency personnel, December 3 - 4, and another primarily for the public, December 6 - 7, 2008. Both workshops will occur at the University of Wisconsin - Treehaven facility near Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Total cost of the training, including room, board, and instruction should be less than $200.00/person. If you have interest, please contact Anna Cellar, who is our new Timber Wolf Alliance biologist, or myself. Think snow!
P
John F. Olson
Spend a Semester with Greenpeace
Students,
I am writing to let you know about an exciting opportunity: the Greenpeace Organizing Term (http://www.greenpeace.org/got). The GOT is an action-packed semester of travel and training. It's a hands-on training program designed to give you the skills to be an environmental leader.
You'll learn about current environmental issues and solutions while being trained by experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy.
You'll travel internationally with Greenpeace to work with activists abroad. Also, you'll learn how to engage in peaceful direct action, climb, and drive Greenpeace boats!
On top of all of that, many students are able to receive class credit for the semester.
ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING Spend a Semester with Greenpeace
Our Spring class is filling up, and early applications are due September 15th.
Apply now at http://www.greenpeace.org/got.
The semester is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace offices.
Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org or 877-450-3517 ext. 320.
For a green and peaceful future, Linda Capato and Kate Bower Greenpeace USA Got@wdc.greenpeace.org http://www.greenpeace.org/got.
Northland Village: Winter Semester Sustainability Workshops
I encourage anyone who is involved in any activity, indoors or out, to re-examine the effects of your pursuit in regards to the environmental impact that activity has. Example, I am more into canoeing and backpacking than, say, rock climbing or bronco riding, so the workshops I am offering deal with backpacking issues. I would love to see folks who are into those things look at the sustainability of the activity and make it better. You can find the outline our class came up with here http://www.ncstaff.net/oed/AsSustainableAsPossiblePage.htm, it should give you some ideas into what I mean. If there is a workshop you want to run, lets say if you are a slack-liner and you found that you can use a springy birch sapling instead of forty yards of petroleum based nylon, then let me know and we can make it work: food for thought.
Adios, Paul
Northland Village Sustainability Workshops
Replace some of your modern outdoor gear with environmentally responsible, sustainable alternatives.
All workshops will be held in the Outdoor Recreation Resource Center, mead 136, from 4pm -6ish on Wednesday nights. These are open to anyone interested and the sign up will be in the Outdoor Pursuits office. Contact Paul at sveump01@northland.edu
4th Annual Birding Festival May 16 and 17 at the North Lakeland Discovery Center North Lakeland Discovery Center http://www.discoverycenter.net/
Follow this Link to View Details
Attention: Outdoor Education, Adventure Education Majors-The Leadership Log is On-Line
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