Superior Lifelong Learning
At the beginning of 2022, we started redesigning our lifelong learning program and this summer we're launching an outdoor learning series. In the future, it is our intention to host more classes and community conversations centered around aging, food justice, and other topics of interest. Additionally, we are working to create time and space for storytelling as this was one of our top areas of interest during our input sessions this winter. Please be in touch if you have ideas or questions about our lifelong learning program.
Outdoor Learning
2022 Summer Series
Join us outdoors to learn about the plants, geology, and birds! There is a walk scheduled every first and third Friday June through September from 1:30 - 3:30 PM with an additional two morning bird walks. The walks will be slow-paced and capped at 15 participants; we will create waitlists as needed. Please be in touch if there is anything we can do to make these walks accessible to you. All events are free and open to all. Donations are appreciated and tax-deductible but not necessary.
Summer Schedule
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Questions? contact us at education@corecr.org or 715-779-3457
August 5th 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification
Join local forager and wildcrafter, Monarda Thrasher for an outdoor plant identification workshop. Participants will learn about many wild plants- weeds and natives- and their uses as food and medicine.
Guide: Monarda Thrasher has been making medicine from plants for over 15 years. They offer plant walks and classes, as well as herbal consultations and prepared medicines.
Items to bring: Whatever you need to help you learn about plants. A phone for photos and audio recording; a notepad; bags for samples.
Location: CORE Community Resources (257 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield)
August 19th 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Geology and land use history along the Brownstone Trail in Bayfield, Wisconsin
We will walk part of the Brownstone Trail to observe the geology and soils of the area. The discussion will focus on the how the geology, climate, and land use influence what is happening along the Lake Superior shore today.
Guide: Professor Tom Fitz has been studying geology and leading field trips in the Chequamegon Region for decades. His interests are in the relationship between people and the Earth and why the geologic past matters to us today.
Items to bring: Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring anything you need to be comfortable outside in whatever weather the day brings.
Location: CORE Community Resources (257 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield)
September 2nd 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification
Join local forager and wildcrafter, Monarda Thrasher for an outdoor plant identification workshop. Participants will learn about many wild plants- weeds and natives- and their uses as food and medicine.
Guide: Monarda Thrasher has been making medicine from plants for over 15 years. They offer plant walks and classes, as well as herbal consultations and prepared medicines.
Items to Bring: Whatever you need to help you learn about plants. A phone for photos and audio recording; a notepad; bags for samples.
Location: CORE Community Resources (257 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield)
September 16th 8 - 10 AM
Birding the Big Ravine
We will spend a couple hours hiking various parts of the Big Ravine trail network looking and listening for the birds that live there. We will start on the Gil Larsen Trail under the old Iron Bridge, but prepare for a pretty steep climb up one of the connector trails leading from the bottom of the ravine up to one of the rim trails.
Guide: Neil Howk recently retired from the National Park Service after a 40 year career. He was the assistant chief of interpretation at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore from 1992 - 2017. He is also president of the Chequamegon Audubon Society and has lived in Bayfield since 1983.
Items to bring: binoculars, good walking shoes, water. A smart phone with a birding app might also be helpful.
Location: The municipal parking lot on Washington Avenue across from Broad Street next to the Gill Larsen Trailhead.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification
Join local forager and wildcrafter, Monarda Thrasher for an outdoor plant identification workshop. Participants will learn about many wild plants- weeds and natives- and their uses as food and medicine.
Guide: Monarda Thrasher has been making medicine from plants for over 15 years. They offer plant walks and classes, as well as herbal consultations and prepared medicines.
Items to bring: Whatever you need to help you learn about plants. A phone for photos and audio recording; a notepad; bags for samples.
Location: CORE Community Resources (257 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield)
August 19th 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Geology and land use history along the Brownstone Trail in Bayfield, Wisconsin
We will walk part of the Brownstone Trail to observe the geology and soils of the area. The discussion will focus on the how the geology, climate, and land use influence what is happening along the Lake Superior shore today.
Guide: Professor Tom Fitz has been studying geology and leading field trips in the Chequamegon Region for decades. His interests are in the relationship between people and the Earth and why the geologic past matters to us today.
Items to bring: Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring anything you need to be comfortable outside in whatever weather the day brings.
Location: CORE Community Resources (257 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield)
September 2nd 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification
Join local forager and wildcrafter, Monarda Thrasher for an outdoor plant identification workshop. Participants will learn about many wild plants- weeds and natives- and their uses as food and medicine.
Guide: Monarda Thrasher has been making medicine from plants for over 15 years. They offer plant walks and classes, as well as herbal consultations and prepared medicines.
Items to Bring: Whatever you need to help you learn about plants. A phone for photos and audio recording; a notepad; bags for samples.
Location: CORE Community Resources (257 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield)
September 16th 8 - 10 AM
Birding the Big Ravine
We will spend a couple hours hiking various parts of the Big Ravine trail network looking and listening for the birds that live there. We will start on the Gil Larsen Trail under the old Iron Bridge, but prepare for a pretty steep climb up one of the connector trails leading from the bottom of the ravine up to one of the rim trails.
Guide: Neil Howk recently retired from the National Park Service after a 40 year career. He was the assistant chief of interpretation at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore from 1992 - 2017. He is also president of the Chequamegon Audubon Society and has lived in Bayfield since 1983.
Items to bring: binoculars, good walking shoes, water. A smart phone with a birding app might also be helpful.
Location: The municipal parking lot on Washington Avenue across from Broad Street next to the Gill Larsen Trailhead.