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Currently Scheduled Outdoor Skills Courses

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Beekeeping Basics

Instructors: Mark Ditmanson, Jeanne Wright
Hobby beekeeping is growing as people realize how rewarding it can be to collaborate with the…
Fri, Jun 2nd, 2023
9am-3pm
Instructors: Mark Ditmanson, Jeanne Wright
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Crafting the Traditional Longbow & Arrow Making

Instructors: Rick Yonker
This course takes students through the step-by-step process of crafting a wooden longbow,…
Fri, Jul 28th, 2023  –  Sun, Jul 30th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Rick Yonker
Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023  –  Fri, Aug 4th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Rick Yonker
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Fly Fishing the North Country in Prime Time

Instructors: Mike Hero, Jan Shepherd
This course is designed to provide both unique fly fishing adventures and in-depth training sessions…
Wed, Jun 28th, 2023  –  Mon, Jul 3rd, 2023
Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-6: 10am-9pm
Instructors: Mike Hero, Jan Shepherd
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Fly Fishing the North Shore: Fall Run Prep Session

Instructors: Jake Lubke, Erik Swenson
Mid-October is an exciting time on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The crowds have thinned,…
Sun, Oct 15th, 2023  –  Wed, Oct 18th, 2023
Day 1: noon-6pm, Days 2 & 3: 7am-4pm; Day 4: 7am-3pm (we may adjust times to react to fishing/weather conditions)
Instructors: Erik Swenson, Jake Lubke
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Fly Fishing the North Shore: Grand Marais Area

Instructors: Jake Lubke, Erik Swenson
The North Shore area of Lake Superior provides some highly prized fly fishing opportunities. Many…
Sun, Jun 18th, 2023  –  Wed, Jun 21st, 2023
Day 1: noon-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructors: Erik Swenson, Jake Lubke
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Fly Tying Workshop

Instructors: Mike Hero
One of the most enjoyable experiences in fly-fishing is to catch a fish on a fly you have personally…
Fri, Nov 3rd, 2023  –  Sun, Nov 5th, 2023
Days 1-2: 9am-4:30pm; Day 3: 9am-2:30pm
Instructor: Mike Hero
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Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles

Instructors: Ian Andrus
Have you always been interested in gathering wild foods but just weren't sure where to start?…
Sun, Jun 4th, 2023
9am-4pm
Instructor: Ian Andrus
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Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide

Instructors: Randy Schnobrich
Scandinavians know how to move on snow. Follow in their tracks and take advantage of…
Fri, Dec 8th, 2023  –  Sun, Dec 10th, 2023
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich