Northern Outdoors Club is an Esko-based business offering Nature Education. Class topics include everything from survival techniques to camp fire cooking and nature-based art projects.

December 4th - Mini Birch Bark Canoes 

Make 1 (or more) mini birch bark canoes with birch bark and artificial sinew! Keep yours as a blank canvas or add some flare with a little woodburning or paint. These make great little gifts or tree ornaments. 

January 8th - Weird N' Wild Creatures

When the wintery winds gust and blow, have a blast playing a card game involving tons of weird n' wild creatures including what you might find in nightmares of nature, monsters of the past and deep, tiny terrors and so much more! This is a different kind of NOC class, with the unpredictable weather, but sure to be just as fun and hands on! 

January 22nd - Dogsled 101

Learn all about the pack that it takes to pull a dog sled and then put your legs to the test to see if your crew can move via sled! Time trials will bring out some competitive fun for the day. We will also have some fun hands-on activities of what it takes to care for the pack!

February 3rd & 5th - Soapstone Carving: Make a bear figure

Learn how to carve your own fake-home soapstone bear sculpture with a fun, artistic experience! Students will learn about sculpting, spatial concepts, rocks and minerals, nature and cultural connections during class time. Cassie will help lead you with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to create your very own 3D art masterpiece! 

February 19th - Track me if you can! 

Be ready for an outside winter adventure! Learn all about what animals you can find in the cold Minnesota winter! From the big to the small, we have it all. We'll hike around the school forest area to discover any tracks and if the weather is right, make a take-home print for reach student! 

Registration closes one day prior to class