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Advanced training courses provide Master Naturalists and the public with opportunities to participate in a recreational activity and learn about a new natural resource topic. Topics build on the curriculum taught in our core biome courses, but participants do not need to be a Master Naturalist in order to take any of the advanced training courses.

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Section Title
ADV - NE - Wild Rice Field Day, McGregor
Type
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Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 11, 2026
Campus
Off-Campus
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
9.0
Location
  • Off-Campus
Course Fee(s)

Section Details

Manoomin (wild rice) is a culturally and ecologically significant aquatic plant that has sustained Indigenous communities for generations. The homelands of the Dakota, Lakota, and Anishinaabe (Ojibwe/Chippewa) cradle the last remaining stands of Manoomin in the world, with Minnesota playing an important part in its continued survival.

This day-long workshop explores the ecological, historical, and environmental importance of Manoomin and highlights ongoing efforts to protect and restore wild rice. Participants will get an opportunity to practice harvesting wild rice from canoes and learn traditional methods of processing Manoomin. Join us to learn and explore a food and tradition spanning centuries, the gathering of wild rice.

Location

Sandy Lake Recreation Area, 22205 531st Ln, McGregor, MN 55760

Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $10.00 processing fee. For cancellation requests received less than two weeks before the start of class, no refunds will be given.

Section Title
ADV - NE - Mushroom Field Day, Cloquet
Type
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Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Sep 12, 2026
Campus
Off-Campus
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Off-Campus
Course Fee(s)

Section Details

Join Kalvin and Rachel Stern of Fiddlehead Knob for a field day designed to equip you with the skills to more confidently identify common Minnesota mushrooms. We will cover mushroom morphology, identification, and edibility. This hands-on learning opportunity will also include hiking and a chance to try out spore printing. Please dress for the weather in comfortable, layered clothing suitable for indoor and outdoor settings, and bring appropriate footwear. .

Location

Cloquet Forestry Center, 175 University Rd, Cloquet, MN 55720

Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $10.00 processing fee. For cancellation requests received less than two weeks before the start of class, no refunds will be given.

Section Title
ADV Exploring the Wonder and Controversy of Wolves
Type
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Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Nov 07, 2026
Campus
Off-Campus
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Off-Campus
Course Fee(s)

Section Details

Come and learn more about wolves, a charismatic social predator that is both loved and hated, but often misunderstood. The training combines lectures, videos, small-group activities, and an opportunity to observe wolves (and other wildlife) in human care, as well as to learn more about the Wildlife Science Center (located about 50 minutes from downtown Minneapolis/St. Paul). It will be a howlin' good time!

Bring your own lunch and any special drinks. Coffee, tea, water, and snacks will be provided throughout the day. There will be indoor and outdoor activities; plan accordingly for your comfort.

Location

Wildlife Science Center
22830 Sunrise Rd NE, Stacy, MN 55079

Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $10.00 processing fee. For cancellation requests received less than two weeks before the start of class, no refunds will be given.

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