
Instructors
Joe Walewski
Finland, MN

Author of Lichens of the North Woods and Ferns of the North Woods, Joe serves as the Director of Naturalist Training at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. In an effort to reduce his contribution of global warming gasses, Joe commutes to work by foot, bike, or ski at least fifty percent of the time.
Current Courses Offered by Joe Walewski

Birding and Botanizing Through May
Let's explore the nature of May in Grand Marais. Birds are returning from their wintering…
Tue, May 6th, 2025
7am to noon
7am to noon
Tue, May 13th, 2025
7am to noon
7am to noon
Tue, May 20th, 2025
7am to noon
7am to noon
Tue, May 27th, 2025
7am-noon
7am-noon

Craft Exploration Camp for Adults
If there’s one thing that all North House students have in common, it’s curiosity: how…
Mon, Aug 18th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 22nd, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Craft Exploration Camp for Families
Make this year's North Shore vacation unforgettable: join us for family craft camp! Curious kids…
Mon, Aug 18th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 22nd, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Lichens and Mosses of the North Woods
Instructors:
Joe Walewski
Often overlooked and clearly underappreciated, our lichens and mosses are wonderfully diverse and…
Sat, May 31st, 2025
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Joe Walewski
Sun, Jun 1st, 2025
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Joe Walewski