Outdoor Skills
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Currently Scheduled Courses
Currently Scheduled Outdoor Skills 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.
Beekeeping Basics
Instructors:
Mark Ditmanson
Hobby beekeeping is growing as people realize how rewarding it can be to collaborate with the…
Sat, May 29th, 2027
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Mark Ditmanson
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…
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Fri, Apr 2nd, 2027 - Sun, Apr 4th, 2027Day 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…
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Fri, Oct 30th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 1st, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
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Fri, Mar 5th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 7th, 2027Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Marco Good
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…
Fri, Jun 4th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
Day 1 & 2: 9am-4pm, Day 3: 9am-Noon
Day 1 & 2: 9am-4pm, Day 3: 9am-Noon
Instructor:
Monarda Thrasher
Fly Fishing the North Country in Prime Time
This course is designed to provide both unique fly-fishing adventures and in-depth training sessions…
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Mon, Jun 28th, 2027 - Sat, Jul 3rd, 2027Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-5: 6:30am-9pm, Day 6: 9am-4pm
Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on a few common, nutritious,…
Thu, May 27th, 2027
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Tue, Jun 1st, 2027
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,…
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Fri, Dec 11th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 13th, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich