Environment & Culture Programs

These environmental education programs will immerse your group in experiencing how natural resources shape culture and economies and how we can take care for them for now and future generations. It’s compelling learning–delivered in fun, experiential settings.

Programs are available for groups of 6 or more, age 12 and above. Programs are available for the following locations, or contact cathy.techtmann@wisc.edu for a customized program for your location.

On the Water Programs

Gile Flowage Geology & Ecology Paddle

Bring your boat and join us on a paddle to discover the culture and ecology of Wisconsin’s waterways.  These 2.5 hour guided programs are available for these waterways or contact us for a customized program for your location. No experience necessary, but advance reservations required.

  • Fish Creek Estuary Edventure, Ashland WI. Explore the rich cultural history and ecology of a Lake Superior freshwater estuary. An extended paddle to the Whittlesey Creek Estuary can be added.

 

  • Gile Flowage Paddles, Iron County WI. Paddle the Gile Flowage, a hidden 3400 acre gem with Boundary Waters-type shorelines and islands that have been shaped by fire and ice that tell stories of Native Americans, voyageurs, and those who settled this area.

 

Iron mining history at the Plumer Mine Headframe, Iron County

“Rooted in Resources”  Culture and Ecology Programs

Experience how natural resources have connected cultures and shape the sustainability of Wisconsin communities, economies, and environments, both past and present. These land-based programs can be customized programs for northern Wisconsin locations for your group’s interest.

 

 

 

 

 

Use our EE TOOLKITWater sampling

Here isa variety of time tested EE curriculum and resources in our EE Toolkit.