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Superior National Forest

11TH ANNUAL
SPRING BOREAL BIRDING & NORTHERN LANDSCAPES FESTIVAL

June 5 - 8, 2008

Suzy Islands, near Grand Portage, on Lake Superior

North Shore Geology: A Heritage of Fire and Ice

John Green

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. . . 6/6/2008 - 6/8/2008
Have you ever wondered what makes the North Shore such a dramatic and beautiful part of Minnesota? Why does Lake Superior exist, and what are all those dark rocks that make its rugged shoreline so unique? In this class we'll start with the basics of geology and learn on a journey up the Gunflint corridor, along several major North Shore river gorges, and to a number of key coastal outcrops. John has spent many years exploring and mapping the geology of the North Shore, introducing hundreds to the fascinating story it has to tell.

This course is part of the Boreal Birding and Northern Landscapes Festival - enrollment includes participation in the festival's Friday and Saturday evening at 7pm. Materials fee covers course supplies and morning refreshments for festival participants.

Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 3
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $225
. . . Materials Fee: Included
. . . Intergenerational Age: n/a
. . . Intergenerational Tuition: n/a
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced



Instructor Profile
John Green - Duluth, MN
John has been exploring the North Shore in all seasons since he moved to Duluth from New England in 1958. He has mapped and researched the geology of the area for most of that time, and has led scores of field trips for both amateurs and professionals to show off its rocky wonders. Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences for the University of Minnesota, John is also an avid birder and amateur botanist as well as a long-time supporter of the Superior Hiking Trail.

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Autumn Migration Festival
Ready to explore another season? Learn more about the AUTUMN MIGRATION & SUPERIOR ECOLOGY SERIES

North House Folk School offers year-round hands-on coursework, seasonal special events and numerous northern ecology field workshops.
For more information contact:

North House Folk School
218-387-9762 or 1-888-387-9762
P.O. Box 759
Grand Marais, MN 55604

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