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photo by Kurt Mead
BOREAL
BIRDING
&
NORTHERN
LANDSCAPES
FESTIVAL
THANKS to ALL for a GREAT 2010 Festival
Five days in the field - 100+ bird species and 45
wildflower species observed!
LOOK AHEAD -
June 2-5, 2011
Review 2010's event below.
After an extended season defined by
white snow, frozen water and deep cold, spring and early summer
surge forward in the North, launching the region into months of
dynamic growth and reproduction. Welcome to the season of the
Boreal Birding & Northern Landscapes Festival.
Discovering the
birds, wildflowers, geology and more of this dynamic and rich
northern landscape is the focus of the Boreal Birding & Northern
Landscape Festival. A series of inter-related,
field-focused courses (1-3 days in length) form the backbone of the
event, complimented by featured presentations and programs.
2010 Featured
Guest Instructor and Presenter - Bernd Heinrich
Bernd Heinrich is the author of numerous award-winning books,
including the bestselling Winter World, Mind of the Raven, and Why
We Run, and has received countless honors for his scientific work.
He also writes for Scientific American, Outside, American Scientist,
and Audubon; and he has written book reviews and op-eds for The New
York Times and the Los Angeles Times.
Featured Presentation -
"Ravens: Adventures with the
Wolf Birds"
Saturday, June 5 at 7pm
at North House Folk School.
Learn more about Bernd Heinrich
Featured Course -
Nesting Season With Bernd
Heinrich
Saturday, June 5 thru Monday, June 7
2010 Festival
Presentations & Programs
Migration on the North Shore of Lake Superior -
Thursday, 7pm
Hosted at USFS Gunflint Ranger District
Northern Landscapes: The Canadian Seven and Me - Friday, 7pm
Hosted at Sivertson Art Gallery
'Betsy's Birds' Open House - Saturday, 4-6pm
Hosted at Betsy Bowen Gallery
Featured Presentation -
"Ravens: Adventures with the
Wolf Birds"
Saturday, June 5 at 7pm
at North House Folk School.
Evening programs are open to the public
Saturday evening's program $5/person and FREE for course
participants
and current North House members/supporters.
Festival
Courses - Engage
Field-focused courses are featured during the festival weekend.
Follow the links below to learn more about each course - these links
also offer on-line enrollment if desired.
Or review all of the courses using a Calendar View visit the
2010 June program calendar
starting Thursday, June 3
MN Birding with Bob - 2 days
North Shore Geology - 2 days
starting Friday, June 4
Magnet on the Shore - 1 day
Owl In A Nights Work - 1 day
Dragonflies of the North Woods -
1 day
starting Saturday, June 5
Boreal Field ID Workshop - 1 day
A Bird In Hand (at Wolf Ridge
ELC) - 1/2 day
Life On The Edge: Shoreline
Ecology - 1 1/2 days
North Shore/Boreal Forest
Birding - 2 days
Wildflowers of Early Summer - 2
days
Birding for the Entire Family
(at Wolf Ridge ELC) - 1/2 day
From The Deck: Lake Superior
Tour - 1/2 day
Peregrines and Other North Shore
Raptors (at Wolf Ridge ELC) - 1/2 day
FULL -
Nesting Season with Bernd
Heinrich
- 2 1/4 days
starting Sunday, June 6
USFS Field Outing - Oberg
Mountain (8am or 1pm -
FREE)
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.
During 2010 four lodging sponsors will help host the
festival - their contact information will be available soon.
Call each directly for special bird festival rates:
* Best
Western Superior Inn and Suites
- call 800-842-8439, 218-387-2240
*
Croftville Road Cottages
- call 866-687-1790, 218-866-1790
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
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