Northern Ecology
Category:
Currently Scheduled Northern Ecology Courses
Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.
You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.
Birding and Botanizing Through May
Let's explore the nature of May in Grand Marais. Birds are returning from their wintering…
Tue, May 5th, 2026
7am-noon
7am-noon
Tue, May 12th, 2026
7am-noon
7am-noon
Tue, May 19th, 2026
7am-noon
7am-noon
Tue, May 26th, 2026
7am-noon
7am-noon
Discovering the Language of Birds
Instructors:
Michael Karns
We call them songs, but in reality, those sweet bird chirps and calls are more than a happy little…
Sat, May 30th, 2026
8am-3pm
8am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sat, Jun 6th, 2026
8am-3pm
8am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Lichens and Mosses of the North Woods
Instructors:
Joe Walewski
Often overlooked and clearly underappreciated, our lichens and mosses are wonderfully diverse and…
Mushroom & Fungi Intro
Instructors:
Michael Karns
Join us on the North Shore and in the Superior National Forest as summer wanes and the seasonal…
Thu, Aug 20th, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Fri, Aug 21st, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Thu, Aug 27th, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Fri, Aug 28th, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Phenology and Art in Feltmaking
Create a felt art tapestry inspired by the natural wonders found in a day of guided excursions in…
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Fri, May 29th, 2026 – Sun, May 31st, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Spring Birding on the North Shore
Instructors:
Michael Karns
Spring offers excellent birding opportunities on the North Shore. With the arrival of warblers and…
Fri, May 29th, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, May 31st, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
The Magic of Northern Seasonal Ponds
Easily missed and usually ignored, seasonal ponds of the northern woodlands are magical places full…
Sat, May 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 31st, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Untamed Mushrooms: A Walk in the Woods & Cooking Exploration
The dates for the first session of this class are August 18-19 and replace the August 22-23 dates…
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Tue, Aug 18th, 2026 – Wed, Aug 19th, 2026Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 9am-1:30pm
Sat, Aug 29th, 2026 – Sun, Aug 30th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 9am-1:30pm
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 9am-1:30pm
What’s This Rock? The Geologic Story of the North Shore
Instructors:
Jim Miller
The cobbled beaches and rocky cliffs of the North Shore can inspire some serious geological…
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Fri, Aug 21st, 2026 – Sun, Aug 23rd, 2026Day 1: 4-7pm, Day 2: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jim Miller