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Shoreline Naturalist Tour:Afternoon Sessionwith Ann Russ/Dave, Samantha and Stephanie Williams6/1/138/10/139/7/13Looking back at the coast from an ecological, historicaland geological view is the goal of this outing as wehead out on Lake Superior armed with binoculars andcameras, traveling to a remote rookery, eagle’s nest orwaterfall. This water-based workshop takes place aboardthe charter boat “Fishin’ Chicks,” a 27’ boat with twinengines, comfortable seating and a private bathroombelow deck, to ensure a safe and comfortable learningplatform. The determination of safe travel on LakeSuperior will be made by the captain. With the SawtoothMountains and rugged shoreline as a backdrop, be sureto remember your camera!length (days) 0.25 hours 3:30pm-5:30pmtuition $60 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $50materials $50 (charter boat fee)Gardening for Butterfliesand other Pollinatorswith Pat Thomas6/1/13Your yard, flower and vegetable gardens can attractbutterflies and pollinators if you create the right habitatto support them. We’ll focus on how to use native andnorthern-hardy plants and discuss other ways to makeyour yard and vegetable garden attractive and useful forthese winged creatures. This class is suited for beginningor advanced gardeners. Use it to start a new gardenor expand an existing one and watch how your produceyields increase. You’ll be happy and so will these beautifuland fascinating pollinators.length (days) 0.5 hours 1pm-4pmtuition $50 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $45materials includedGeology of Minnesota’sOwl In A Night’s Work: Evening Field Session888-387-9762newArrowhead: 2.5 BillionYears & Countingwith Jim Miller8/22/13-8/25/13Lace up some sturdy footwear and head into the field toimmerse in the fascinating geology of the North Shorewith expert geologist Jim Miller. Using only your powersof observation, we will “read” the rocks exposed alongthe Gunflint Trail and along the North Shore of LakeSuperior to unravel the 2.5 billion year geological storyof the Arrowhead of Minnesota. Each day of the coursewill feature classic North Shore destinations, includingtrips to the Canadian border, up the Gunflint Trail anddown the shore to Temperance River & Cascade Riverstate parks, as well as rock-hounding on the shore ofLake Superior. Time in the field will be supplementedwith lecture and discussion of ancient seabeds tornasunder by tsunamis, red hot lava eruptions and milethickglaciers. You’ll never see the North Shore the sameway again.length (days) 3.5 hours Day 1: 5-8pm, Day 2&3:8am-5:30 pm, Day 4: 8am-2pmtuition $250 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225materials included age with adult 10+Geology of North Shore Eskers:In the Fieldwith JD Lehr6/1/13What is an esker, you inquire? You may not recognizethem, but eskers are long deposits of sand and gravelcriss-crossing the North, left from the last time a glacierrolled though the area. In this one day course, you’ll learnabout the glacial geology of Minnesota, focusing specificallyon the glacial features seen along the North Shore.You’ll learn to identify eskers from maps and aerialphotographs, then spend the afternoon in the field visitingseveral sites of glacial geological interest in the GrandMarais area and up the Gunflint Trail. Instructor JDLehr has spent years mapping and researching the glacialgeology of Minnesota and knows the North Shore like,well, the back of his hand. Inquire no more: you’ll be thegeology expert on your next group excursion.length (days) 1 hours 8am-4pmtuition $75 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $65materials $5Mushroomingwith Mike McCall8/25/139/1/139/8/13Our parents always told us to stay away from them, butnow you can spend an afternoon with “the” fungusexpert and discover which mushrooms are safe, delicious,and easy to identify. This course is appropriate for alllevels of mushroom hunters because the local climateand conditions change often enough to provide numerousopportunities for discovering and re-discovering thefungi of northern Minnesota. Bring a knife, a collectingbasket and a mushroom guide, as a portion of the courseis spent in the field collecting and identifying. You areencouraged to bring mushrooms from your local area foridentification.length (days) 0.5 hours 10am-3pmtuition $70 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $65materials includedNorth Shore Fall Migration31Geology of Minnesota’s Arrowhead:2.5 Billion Years of Earth History & Countingwith Bob Janssen9/6/13-9/7/13Fall birding along Minnesota’s North Shore is a time oftremendous transition. Migratory movement of numerousspecies occurs as many birds move along the shoreto avoid crossing the Big Lake. In the eyes of instructorBob Janssen, this is the time to witness migration at itsbest (height of warbler migration) on the North Shoreand all across Minnesota. We’ll explore this unique timeof the birding year during this course, and with Bob’sassistance you will investigate the migratory movementof birds throughout the region while also working toenhance your birding field skills. While all Minnesota birdspecies will be touched upon, the course will concentrateon northern/boreal bird species. Materials fee includesvan transportation for the entire group to maximize opportunitiesfor discussion during the field outings.length (days) 2hours Day 1: 7:30am-4pm; Day 2: 7:30am-4pmtuition $150 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $140materials $75 (includes van transport and twolunches)age with adult 14+North Shore/Boreal Forest Birdingwith John Hockema and Dave Bartkey6/1/13-6/2/13Each spring, the North Shore comes alive with birdsongas birds of every size participate in the season’s dynamiccycle. This two-day workshop introduces participants tobirding in the northern landscape, exploring several differenthabitat types along the North Shore and the inlandboreal forest for migrating birds returning to their nestinggrounds. We will especially focus on nesting warblersincluding the Black-Throated Blue Warbler, often spottedin this area of the North Shore. This course is part ofthe Northern Landscapes Festival, an opportunity toexplore a wide variety of flora and fauna of the NorthShore through a series of field-based courses. Your enrollmentincludes participation in the festival’s Friday andSaturday evening programs.length (days) 2hours Day 1:8am-4pm, Day 2: 7am-2pmtuition $160 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150materials includedage with adult 12+more details, more photos: www.northhouse.org