The Roots of Intelligence: Why Outdoor Experiential Learning is the Ultimate Form of Education

My brother Jayden (Northland graduate in Environmental Studies and Math) teaching me about native plant species in upper Wisconsin Have you ever noticed that it really doesn't feel like work…

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How a Neo-Fascist Nightmare is Replacing the American Dream in 2025 (and What to Do About It)

The Scathing Sting of Self-Serving Supremacy (Dedicated to those who respond to life’s pain and confusion by giving in to it instead of overcoming it.) A clamorous structure, decay camouflaged,…

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From Cancellation to Celebration: Community, Nature Appreciation, and Resilience at “Book Across the Bay” 2025 – (Ashland and Glidden, WI)

Event: 2-15-2025Article posted: 2-17-2025 Author: Joshua Janusiak I won't hesitate to say that Book Across the Bay is one of the most incredible and otherworldly community events to grace the…

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From Running to Climbing to ‘Cleansing’ to Cooking – Foraging Oyster Mushrooms and Dryad’s Saddle (Ft. Mouthwatering Vegetarian Dryad’s Saddle Jerky Recipe)

Explore the adventure of foraging golden oyster mushrooms and dryad’s saddle while running along the Iowa River. Learn how to identify and harvest these fungi, discover their environmental benefits, and enjoy a mouthwatering vegetarian dryad’s saddle jerky recipe!

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Bridging the Gap between Humans and Wolves: Insights from the 2024 Great Lakes Wolf Symposium

October 15-17, 2024 (Published November 9, 2024) By Joshua Janusiak Northland College student presenters Jayden Janusiak and Andrew Linder sharing their experiences from their summer internship at the Wildlife Science…

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Foliage Facts & Folklore: Monotropa uniflora, a.k.a. the ‘Ghost Pipe’ Plant

Ghost Pipes (Monotropa uniflora) found under a tree in Massachusetts ‘Ghost Pipes’ (Monotropa uniflora) have caused quite a stir in foraging-related communities and forums recently due to their incredibly unique…

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