Join us Thursday, Jan 20th @ 6PM as we talk about stories of #WolfRidge summer programs, including tales from the past and what we're dreaming for the future >> RSVP: bit.ly/3GdKl9h [Part of our ongoing 50th Speaker Series]

“#Livingbuildings aren’t about buildings—they’re about people." — Pete Smerud Thanks for helping us share this important story ENTER AIA Minnesota!

It’s day 85 of the 101 Days Outdoors Challenge. We’re well over halfway! Celebrate with Free Park Day happening tomorrow, February 19. All 75 state park and recreation areas will offer free admission to everyone. mndnr.gov/freeparkdays #101DaysOutdoors #JustAddNature

Looking for tips on how to prepare for future #wildfires like the #Greenwood fire in northern MN last year? We're hosting a free, virtual event Wed, Mar. 23 from 6-7pm w/ Tofte District Ranger Ellen Bogardus-Szymaniak >> RSVP @ bit.ly/3sSGXMF

Tonight! We're talking with Tofte District Ranger Ellen Bogardus-Szymaniak will talk about the #2021GreenwoodFire and how to be firewise this season in #Minnesota | RSVP: bit.ly/3vLwB36

We collected sap, gathered data for our math lesson, explored lichens indoors due to the downpour, and observed signs of spring from our floating dock. Student engagement is high and learning is happening in meaningful ways Teach Outdoors! Minnesota Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Joe Walewski

Do you remember the ELC in Isabella? Are you a former Wolf Ridge naturalist or student? Has your organization partnered with us over the years? Do you live near the Twin Cities? This event is for you: bit.ly/3vmx61C

Students ending a watersheds lesson with a sit spot by the Saco River #naturalistexchange Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center The Ecology School

In this WorldView Blog, an interview with Peter “Pete” Smerud, a Waldsee (German Language Village) villager and staff alumnus about his work as the executive director at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, Minnesota. ow.ly/ASWS50J57pN

It’s finally spring at Wolf Ridge! I’ve got to spend some time with awesome 5th graders on Frogs & Toads adventures this week- hurray! #teachoutdoorsmn #science #explore

John Keefover put the first few miles behind him on his 310-mile thru-hike of the #SuperiorHikingTrail this weekend — and he'll be raising funds for #WolfRidgeELC along the way. bit.ly/3mJPaiu

Peter has helped with the reintroduction of #peregrine #falcons to MN with banding efforts for three decades. It wasn't the falcons that brought him to Mayo Clinic, but rather a lump in his neck. Read his #OropharynxCancer story here. Daniel Price #HPV mayocl.in/3tTyXex

"At our center we’re inspiring people through the simple act of living in a building. We’re demonstrating that it’s not just a shelter, not just a place to eat or sleep, it’s a paradigm shift in philosophy” - Pete Smerud Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center E.D. cleanenergyresourceteams.org/waste-stream-h…

Wolf Ridge ELC is still focused on local roots 50 years later. WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs visited Wolf Ridge just days ahead of the 50th-anniversary celebration and spoke with Pete Smerud to learn more about the history of the environmental learning center. wtip.org/wolf-ridge-elc…