North House Folk School - Courses, Classes, Workshops

Let's Get Outside! Natural Explorations for Youth and Families

Northern Ecology

Ann Russ

Why do some ducks dive and others do "heads down, butts up"? What's all this orange, green, and gray stuff on the rocks? Did you hear that?! What was it? Give a child in your life the opportunity to ask questions and find answers as we explore the woods and rocks around the Grand Marais Harbor. Using binoculars, hand lenses, and sketch books, we'll spend the morning at various locations within walking distance, discovering as we go. Binoculars provided, or bring your own if you prefer. Bring a favorite sketchbook or buy a blank book for a nominal fee. Bring a backpack, pencils, (optional colored pencils), water, snack, and clothing layers and raincoat for any kind of weather. Adult-child pairs or families welcome!

Dates

No classes currently scheduled

Course Details

Length in days:

1/2

Hours:

9am-Noon

Tuition:

$25.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31) ($25 for each adult/child pair, $5 per additional child)
$25.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30) -($25 for each adult/child pair, $5 per additional child)

Levels:

Beginner to Advanced

Age with adult:

8+ (Review age guidelines/policy)

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)

Let's Get Outside! Natural Explorations for Youth and Families