Northern Ecology
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Currently Scheduled Courses
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.
At Home Under the Night Sky
Instructors:
Bob King
In this class, students will learn importance of darkness and starry nights in deepening our…
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, Jun 6th, 2026
8am-3pm
8am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Geology Up the Gunflint Trail
Instructors:
Jim Miller
This class does not meet at North House The rocks exposed along the upper stretch of the Gunflint…
Fri, Oct 2nd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm, Day 2: 9am-4pm & 7:30-8:30pm; Day 3: 9am-Noon
Day 1: 4-6pm, Day 2: 9am-4pm & 7:30-8:30pm; Day 3: 9am-Noon
Instructor:
Jim Miller
Lichens and Mosses of the North Woods
Instructors:
Joe Walewski
Often overlooked and clearly underappreciated, our lichens and mosses are wonderfully diverse and…
Sat, Jul 25th, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Joe Walewski
Sat, Sep 12th, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Joe Walewski
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
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, Jun 5th, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
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
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Sat, Aug 29th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 30th, 2026Day 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