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Beekeeping Basics
Hobby beekeeping is growing as people realize how rewarding it can be to collaborate with the…
Sat, May 31st, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Build Your Own Custom Fishing Rod
Instructors:
Kris Kristufek
There’s that old saying about teaching a man to fish, but this course lets students go a step…
Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 – Sun, Apr 6th, 2025
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm and 7-9pm; Day 3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm and 7-9pm; Day 3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Kris Kristufek

Chainsaws: Safety, Maintenance, and Tree Felling
A chainsaw is a powerful and efficient tool that requires a specific set of skills and experience to…
Wed, Nov 5th, 2025 – Fri, Nov 7th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm

Crafting the Traditional Longbow & Arrow Making
Instructors:
Rick Yonker
This course takes students through the step-by-step process of crafting a wooden longbow,…
Tue, Jul 15th, 2025 – Thu, Jul 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Rick Yonker
Sun, Jul 20th, 2025 – Tue, Jul 22nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Rick Yonker

Designing a Landscape Using Edible and Medicinal Plants
Instructors:
Monarda Thrasher
Dreaming of turning your yard into a medicinal and edible sanctuary? Get inspired to grow your own…
Sat, Jun 7th, 2025 – Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Monarda Thrasher

Fall Fly Fishing Tactics for Brook Trout and Splake
Fly fishing for brook trout and splake is almost cult-like in the North Country. As the leaves turn…
Thu, Oct 2nd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Days 2 and 3: 10am-4pm and 6:30pm-9pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Days 2 and 3: 10am-4pm and 6:30pm-9pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm

Fly Casting Workshop and North Shore Fly Fishing Primer
Landing a fly gracefully on a quiet inland lake or gently on a rushing river is an experience…
Sun, May 18th, 2025
noon-6pm
noon-6pm
Mon, May 19th, 2025
10am-4pm
10am-4pm

Fly Fishing Field Adventure
There are many beautiful and often productive places to fish creeks along the North Shore, and…
Tue, May 20th, 2025
8am-4pm
8am-4pm

Fly Fishing the North Country in Prime Time
This course is designed to provide both unique fly fishing adventures and in-depth training sessions…
Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 – Sun, Jun 29th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-5: 10am-9pm, Day 6: 9am-4pm
Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-5: 10am-9pm, Day 6: 9am-4pm

Fly Fishing the North Shore: Grand Marais Area
The North Shore area of Lake Superior provides some highly prized fly fishing opportunities. Many…
Sun, Jun 15th, 2025 – Wed, Jun 18th, 2025
Day 1: noon-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: noon-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm

Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on just five common,…
Sun, May 25th, 2025
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Fri, May 30th, 2025
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus

Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Follow the tracks of generations of northern folks and take advantage of snow-covered roads,…
Fri, Dec 12th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich