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Itasca Headwaters

The University of Minnesota’s Itasca Field Station offers a unique twist on a “Folk School” as a place to do crafts alongside scientists who are craftspeople and experts in their field. Come join us in a new type of field station course - the Science of Craft.

Important details for registration:

  • Each participant must register individually for their course(s). 
  • Courses are limited to 20 participants. 
  • Participants must be 18 or older. 
  • All participants will stay on site for the duration of the course and share cabin accommodations with modern facilities at the historic Itasca Field Station. 
  • Daily meals will be provided by the Itasca Station Dining Hall. 
  • Participants will be asked about their roommate preference, dietary requirements, and relevant health concerns during enrollment.
  • If you are registering for both sections, there is a day in between the courses.  Please ensure that you leave the Itasca 2 course fee: Extra Day of Lodging box checked during checkout to cover that extra lodging.

Please contact IBSL@umn.edu with any questions about the courses being offered.

2024 Courses

  • IBSL X100 - Drawn24 - Drawn to Nature: Observing and Documenting Itasca State Park (July 28-31)

  • IBSL X100 - Words24 - Writing the Wild: A Northwoods-inspired Poetry and Prose Course (Aug 1-4)

 

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Section Title
Drawn to Nature: Observing and Documenting Itasca State Park (July 28-31)
Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Location
  • Off-Campus
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Course fee $530.00
Section Details

Throughout history, explorers recorded their natural history observations and travel adventures in notebooks. This tradition continues in the present day practice of nature journaling. Hone your own powers of observation in this course as you explore natural spaces. Learn the basics of nature journaling, then head out to the field to capture what you see and experience on the page. No art background or expensive supplies needed. Just a desire to explore the intersection of imagination and observation.

Instructor

Guest naturalists

See Drawn to Nature course website for more information and schedule.

Section Title
Writing the Wild: A Northwoods-inspired Poetry and Prose Course
Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Location
  • Off-Campus
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Course fee $530.00
Section Details

Immerse yourself in nature and reflect on how it has intersected with your life and shaped your perspective. Then, translate those insights into poetry and prose. Experiential learning and activities designed to draw out insights will help you on your creative journey. This unique course will provide you with room to create and inspiration to keep you motivated long after this foray to the northwoods. 

Instructors

See Writing in the Wild course website for more information.

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