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11TH ANNUAL
SPRING BOREAL BIRDING & NORTHERN LANDSCAPES FESTIVAL
June 5 - 8, 2008
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REGISTRATION
Information Included Below- Deposits/Payments, Lodging, Where is Grand Marais, What to Bring
Registering for the Boreal Birding & Northern Landscapes Festival is easy. Follow these three simple steps:
- Select the field seminars/courses that are of greatest interest
- Complete the registration form listing the seminar/course titles, dates and fees
- Mail the registration form with your tuition payment to North House (phone registrations are also welcome - please call 888-387-9762)
The festival weekend has a fully integrated schedule of events that offers numerous opportunities for participants. Your registration in a festival course/workshop is all-inclusive and includes highly experienced leaders/guides, morning refreshments, coordinated transportation on field trips (by van or carpool as defined by each course description), special evening speakers, evening refreshments and more.
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If you have any questions about registration or if you would like to register by phone please call: 888-387-9762. Upon registration, a comprehensive confirmation packet that includes lodging options will be mailed to all participants. Registration deadline is May 23, 2008, thereafter a late fee ($10) applies. Cancellations after May 16 cannot be refunded.
DEPOSIT / PAYMENTS
A registration deposit equal to $50 or 33% of the course tuition (whichever is greater) is due upon registration. For courses with tuition less than $50, the registration deposit equals the full course tuition. The remaining tuition balance plus the materials fee (unless otherwise indicated), is due three weeks before the course begins. ** visit North House's Registration Page to learn more about the waiting lists, deposits and more.
LODGING
There are many wonderful places to stay both in Grand Marais and throughout Cook County. A comprehensive listing of lodging options will be provided to each participant upon registration. Information about lodging is also available from:
Grand Marais Area Tourism Association
** 888-922-5000
During 2008 the following lodging partners are involved in supporting the festival's success:
- Devil's Track Resort 877-397-9414
- Best Western 800-842-8439
- Croftville Road Cottages 866-387-1790
SO WHERE IS GRAND MARAIS?
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.
WHAT TO BRING
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
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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