North House Folk School - Courses, Classes, Workshops

From the Deck: Lake Superior Shoreline Naturalist Tour

Northern Ecology

Ann Russ, Dave/Stephanie/Samantha Williams

Looking back at the coast from an ecological, historical and geological view is the goal of this outing as we head out on Lake Superior armed with binoculars and cameras, traveling to a remote rookery. This water-based workshop takes place aboard the charter boat "Fishin' Chicks," a 27' boat with twin engines, comfortable seating and a private bathroom below deck, to ensure a safe and comfortable learning platform. The discretion of safe travel on Lake Superior will be determined by the captain. With the Sawtooth Mountains and rugged shoreline as a backdrop, be sure to remember your camera! Students should be prepared that in bad weather and wave conditions, the class may cancel. The discretion of safe travel on Lake Superior will be determined by the captain. A series of parallel festival course offerings are offered in early June as part of the Boreal Birding and Northern Landscapes Festival.

Participation in this course includes the festival's featured evening programs - please visit the Festival page for more details. Materials fee covers course supplies and morning refreshments for festival participants.

Miss out on the Boreal Birding Festival session? A late afternoon session is also available: From the Deck: Lake Superior Shoreline Naturalist Tour: Late Afternoon

Dates

No classes currently scheduled

Course Details

Length in days:

1/4-(2 hours)

Hours:

1:30pm-3:30pm (the open option for the 6/04/11 course is from 4-6 pm)

Tuition:

$50.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$50.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

$50.00 (charter boat fee)

Levels:

Beginner to Advanced

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!)