S2
Have you ever wondered what a typical Ojibwe syruping camp looked like? Or maybe you are just curious about how maple syrup is made? Then this is the event for you. In Ojibwe culture, sugar was a basic seasoning for grains and breads, stews, teas, berries, and vegetables. Syruping happened for several weeks during spring and large amounts were made during that precious time when the maple syrup ran. Maple sugar was so important that it gave its name to the month when sugaring took place (late March-April, in northern Minnesota):Izhkigamisegi Geezis, the Moon (month) of boiling. We will gather at Lac du Flambeau’s Waswagoning Village where you will see firsthand how syrup was collected and processed many moons ago.
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Rae Lundberg/Fred Maulson
Friday, March 30
9 AM - Noon
Class #61014 Fee: $20
Rae Lundberg/Fred Maulson
Friday, April 6
9 AM - Noon
Class #61015 Fee: $20
S3
Here’s your chance to learn how to use a compass and then practice the skill in the wilderness while it’s still fresh in your mind. Participants will also learn how to keep a sense of direction when without a compass, and what to do if you ever truly do get lost in the woods. Registrants should be prepared to climb over and around fallen trees and travel through thick underbrush at times. Pack a lunch to eat on the shore of Whispering Lake. 60-807-65802
Sandra Lotto/Joe Panci
Eagle River Area
Sunday, May 6
1 PM - 4:30 PM
Class #61016 Fee: $24
S2
We will begin by hearing a presentation from Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission Warden, Fred Maulson and his father, Chairman/Elder, Tom Maulson. These two men will discuss the controversies with Treaty Rights and the impact they have had on Native American people. You will have an opportunity to ask questions as you learn about Ojibwe history and tradition. Following the presentation we will gather for a traditional shore dinner where discussion can continue. As the sun sets we will prepare to go by boat with local tribal members to observe how these Treaty Rights are put to use. Join us for this unforgettable evening that few people have the opportunity to be a part of. 60-807-65802
Rae Lundberg/Fred Maulson
Friday, May 11
4 PM - 9 PM
Class #61017 Fee: $58
S3
For over two decades there has been a surprise in the Rhinelander School Forest that leads to a world of its own. For the young and old alike, the high ropes are a series of challenges, some
30-50 feet in the air that are used as a metaphor for how we handle risk, change, fear, and challenge in everyday life. Your day will include low and high elements on this state-of-the-art course set within a beautiful hardwood forest. Youth participant should be at least 12 years old.
60-807-68000
Tori Cihla/Deana Bigley
Friday, June 8
9 AM - 3 PM
Cedric Vig Outdoor Classroom, Rhinelander
Class #10131 Fee: $32
S4
Stand Up Paddle Surfing (SUP) has its origin in the Hawaiian Islands, in the early 1960’s. The sport provides athletes with a strong ‘core’ workout but the learning curve is still easy and fun! You’ll learn the fundamentals of stand up paddling including proper paddle stroke, choosing the right equipment, turning, water safety and more. Andrew Teichmiller and Dan Clausen have explored this sport and have taken to it like fish to water. Dress to get wet and bring your smiles as we discover the excitement of stand up paddling. Location will be a last-minute decision as windy weather will play a role. 60-807-61100
Andrew Teichmiller/Dan Clausen
Minocqua Area Lake or River
Wednesday, July 11
1 PM - 6 PM
Class #10070 Fee: $40
Class #10071 Fee with board rental: $60
S4
SUP is here to stay! As we found out on last year’s trip, this sport is incredibly enjoyable on a sunny, flat calm day. Dan and Andy were actually hoping for wind and waves! Join us on a SUP trip to Lake Superior. We’ll be going to Black River Harbor where the Black River flows in to Lake Gitchigumi. We will paddle up stream to Rainbow Falls to work on balance in moving water before paddling to the lake. Bring a dry bag with lunch, a waterproof camera, and a change of clothing as we will probably get wet! Transportation provided from Lakeland Campus.
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Andrew Teichmiller/Dan Clausen
Wednesday, July 25
8 AM - 5 PM
Class #10072 Fee: $60
Class #10073 Fee with board rental: $80
S1
Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. The course is taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience. WFA is the best and most comprehensive course of its kind to offer relevant and realistic first-aid training for seasonal outdoor activities or short term wilderness endeavors and pursuits. Wildnerness Medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that is oriented toward urban environments. This course teaches how to manage medical emergencies when hospitals and rescue services may not be available for an extensive time period. It prepares students for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised equipment. 60-531-60500
Nicolet Rhinelander Campus
Saturday & Sunday, April 7 & 8
8 AM - 5 PM
Class #61009 Fee: $225
S1
Have you ever been lost in the woods? Has your car ever left you stranded? Survival situations can happen anywhere at any time. Do you have what it takes to make it through? Here’s your chance to gain knowledge and skills that can help in many situations. This class will be a
“hands-on” sampler of some of the best things to know and skills to have including: the basic needs of life and how long we can live without them; top 10 items to have in a survival kit; building fires with and without matches; introduction to wild edibles; making survival shelters; map and compass basics; and knot tying. Class will be held outdoors at the historic Press Forest near Eagle River. 60-807-65802
Sandra Lotto/Joe Panci
Sunday, July 8
9 AM - 4 PM
Class #10098 Fee: $40
S2
An introduction to the building of a traditional birch bark canoe. We will journey to the Canoe Building Camp near Winchester to explore and learn the many secrets that the Master Birch Bark Canoe Maker has to share. Time will also be spent in the forest collecting and processing some of the raw materials necessary in the construction of the canoe. Ferdy continues to pattern his work accurately using traditional Native American tribal methods and designs with an emphasis on authenticity. Delicate grace and meticulous workmanship, combined in a harmonious blend of function and art, makes these canoes one of the finest of their kind.
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Ferdy Goode
Friday, July 13
8 AM - 4 PM
Car Pool from Nicolet
Lakeland Campus
Class #10099 Fee: $48
S3
Port Wing is a quaint village located an easy 20-mile sail across the Lake from Knife River. With its fabulous sugar sand beach, small stream and estuary to explore by kayak, village dock, art galleries, and parks to explore, Port Wing makes for an excellent two-day trip and introduction to cruising. This trip combines great offshore sailing, secluded anchoring, great beaches, and interesting exploration by kayak. We’ll be lodging both nights in the sailboat. We will have time to explore Port Wing in the morning either by foot or kayak with an afternoon sail back to Knife River. Price includes transportation from Rhinelander, two-nights lodging on the sailboat, and five meals. 60-807-65000
Monday - Wednesday, July 16 - 18
Depart Rhinelander at 1 PM on Monday, return late on Wednesday
Class #10075 Fee for double occupancy: $305
Class #10074 Fee for single occupancy: $325
S3
Located in north-central Forest County, “Bob’s cabin” is a classic full-scribe style log cabin. Bob began building his remote cabin approximately twenty years ago on property adjacent to Nicolet National Forest lands. Bob’s cabin is not accessible by vehicle so all materials had to be chainsaw built on-site or hauled in by toboggans in the winter.
Access to Bob’s cabin will require a five-mile round-trip hike over uneven and hilly terrain. Stories about the land and cabin will highlight the day. Lunch and transportation from Rhinelander will be provided. 60-806-61500
Scott Bradley
Tuesday, October 18
9 AM - 3:30 PM
Class #20004 Fee: $28