Hubachek Wilderness Research Center
425 Shady Lane
Ely,
MN
55731
Julie Larson, [email protected]
Kacey Tait, [email protected] or 630-885-1788
Spend a weekend exploring lichens, mushrooms and other living things at the rustic Hubachek Wilderness Research Center. Each day, participants will head out on forays to discover fungi and other organisms, followed by opportunities to learn more about what they find.
The weekend will include campfires, shared meals, beautiful views, presentations, hands-on activities and a UV night walk.
Participants will be staying in the housing offered on site. All rooms offer single beds, and you will need to bring your own warm bedding. We will do our best to provide participants with single rooms, but some may be assigned to a shared room. Some locations have bathrooms, some have a shared bathroom and others have an outhouse nearby.
Naturalists and people interested in wildlife observation.
Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $20.00 processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus $50.00. A refund will not be issued after the course has started.
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
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 Master Naturalists to take any of the advanced training courses.
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