Empowering People to Take Action Toward a Sustainable Lake Community

The first of it's kind, this program creates an innovative educational opportunity for citizens to gain in-depth knowledge of the complex interaction between environmental protection, economic development, and community well being and social needs, while experiencing the impact of each of these factors on natural resource conservation and land use decisions using the Lake Superior Basin as a “living classroom.”

Lake Superior Pathfinders offers participants an opportunity to discover more about their personal leadership style/capabilities, experientially immerse themselves in Lake Superior 's critical natural resource issues, and discover how to utilize their skills to take action in their own communities. Experts and educators from the University of Wisconsin-Extension, Northland College , the Lake Superior Bi-National Program, and other partners will facilitate these experiences through Challenge ropes courses, discussion groups in beautiful settings, and on the water exploration of the Kakogan Sloughs of the Bad River Indian Reservation, also known as the Everglades of the Northwoods. See the program schedule here.

This Program focuses on several critical lake issues, including:

• Toxins and Bioaccumulation
• Habitat Change/Impairments
• Invasive Species
• Sustainability and Ecological foot printing
• Integrating Natural Resource Values in Economic Development

Participants will be asked to fully commit to all days, and to leave all other work at home. No cell phones or laptops, and staying at a retreat center will help to insure that all participants are fully focused on this unique learning experience. See a PDF of the Lake Superior Pathfinder brochure here.

Dates:

Currently pursuing funding to continue this program.

Location: The rustic, historic, cozy Potters Farm, several miles from Lake Superior and Washburn , Wisconsin . Go to www.pottersfarm.org for more information.

Cost: $190/participant. Covers room and board for both weekends, instructors, and materials.

Nomination: To nominate someone (or self nominate) for this incredible opportunity, simply send us the following information about the nominee:

• Name
• Address
• Phone
• E-mail

You can mail it to:

Elizabeth Post
UW-Extension/NGVLC
29270 County Highway G
Ashland , WI
54806

We will notify your nominee, and send them an application. Space is limited to 20 participants.

This is a hands-on, life-changing experience that literally immerses you in Lake Superiors critical issues. Rather than traditional ways of educating, this program focuses on educating by experience. You'll learn about yourself, about Lake Superior , and about how you can make a difference.

Do you know a high school student you think would like a similar program? Visit our Lake Superior Pathfinders youth program web site.

Nominate someone today for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity .