Photo by Paul Sundberg
NORTHERN LANDSCAPES FESTIVAL
May 30-June 2, 2013

Discovering the birds, wildflowers, geology and more of this dynamic and rich northern landscape is the focus of the Northern Landscape Festival. A series of inter-related, field-focused courses form the backbone of the event,
complimented by featured presentations and programs.
 

FEATURED SPEAKER
Scenes & Stories of the North Shore with Paul Sundberg
Saturday, June 1 | 7:30 pm at North House
Welcoming featured speaker Bird & Wildlife Photographer Paul Sundberg!
He’ll offer a slideshow of his work Saturday night and talk about his photographic journey. Paul’s photos are frequently published in Lake Superior Magazine, The Boundary Waters Journal and the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center calendar.

FAMILY PROGRAM
Families of Birds: FREE Family Workshop
Sat, June 1 | 9:30 am-11:30 am at North House | No registration required
Sponsored by the US Forest Service Gunflint Ranger District
Not only are bird families interesting, but birding as a family is fun too! Your family can learn about their families at this introduction to birding program. Families with kids of all ages (or with no kids!) are welcome; however, children must be accompanied by an adult. We’ll be going for a short hike, dress appropriately.

EVENING PROGRAM
Raptor Migration: Meet the Birds!
with Erin Manning, Animal Program Coordinator of Wolf Ridge ELC
Friday, May 31 | 7:30 pm at North House
Sponsored by the US Forest Service Gunflint Ranger District
All birds are not created equal when it comes to migration. Learn how raptors migrate, and why they do so. Meet 3 live raptors: a red-tailed hawk, a peregrine falcon and a great-horned owl. All of Wolf Ridge’s education raptors are permanently injured and cannot be releasedback to the wild. Hear their personal stories and find out what makes raptors unique in the migration world.
 

Plus Many Free Birding Excursions - Download the Complete Event Program Here

2013 FESTIVAL COURSES
Starting Friday, May 31
- Boreal Birding Workshop - 2 days
- Bird & Wildlife Photography: In the Field - 1 day
- Birding by Ear - 1 day
- What's This Rock? Unraveling the Geologic Story of MN's North Shore - 2.5 days

Starting Saturday, June 1
- North Shore/Boreal Forest Birding - 2 days
- Dragonflies of the North Woods - 1 day
- Firestarting & Cordage: Primitive Skills Workshop - 1/2 day
- Geology of North Shore Eskers: In the Field - 1 day

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can we stay during the festival??
There are many wonderful places to stay both in Grand Marais and throughout Cook County. Upon registration, North House mails all participants a comprehensive listing of all lodging and camping options in the area.

Information about lodging is also available from:
** Grand Marais Area Tourism Association 888-922-5000

2. So, where is Grand Marais and North House Folk School?
Grand Marais, Minnesota, is located on the stunning and rugged North Shore of Lake Superior. Grand Marais is about 100 miles northeast of Duluth or about 250 miles north of the Twin Cities. From the Twin Cities take I35 north to Duluth, and from Duluth proceed on Highway 61. Northwest Airlines serves both Minneapolis-St. Paul International and Duluth International Airports.

3. What clothing and resources should I bring?
Upon registration, a comprehensive confirmation packet that includes lodging options and recommended clothing lists will be mailed to all participants.
Weather can be highly variable in Grand Marais and on the Gunflint Trail this time of year. In addition to your binoculars and spotting scopes, we suggest that you bring:
1. Layered, light-colored clothing; including sweatshirts/light jackets & long pants
2. Rain gear
3. Waterproof footwear
4. Hat
5. Insect head net and repellent
6. Lightweight gloves