http://www.redwingelc.org/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:15:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For the winter 2009-2010 Newsletter follow this link: http://www.redwingelc.com/upload/file/Newsletter_2009-2010.pdf http://www.redwingelc.org/blog/?p=56 SUGAR MAPLE TAPPING Preschoolers will be able to learn about the process of tapping a tree, boiling the sap and tasting the maple syrup. This program will be conducted at our cabin in the Haycreek area. Date: March 19th from 9:00am - Noon Fee: $10.00 for a student and ... http://www.redwingelc.org/blog/?p=28 Young explorers is a new group that we tried this winter for the first time, it was so much fun that we thought we'd try a couple more. If you are interested in signing up, please call or email (preferred) to sign up. A parent is required to attend the ... http://www.redwingelc.org/blog/?p=26 TROUT FISHING Minimum Age: 8th grade and completion of Canoeing I Students will become familiar with gear, species identification local streams and casting. Practice fly fishing on Pottery Pond in preparation for our outing on the Kinnickinic River. Activity Dates/Times Orientation May 1 st 2:30 - 5:30pm Skills Day May 6 th 2:30-8:00pm Trip Leave at ... http://www.redwingelc.org/blog/?p=24 OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY Minimum Age: 8th grade This course will introduce students to the basics of outdoor photography. Time will be spent discussing composition, lighting, camera selection, adjustments, and much more. We will utilize these skills on a photography nature hunt. Date: May 22nd 2:30-5pm and May 24th 9-:00am-3:00pm Fee: $40.00 http://www.redwingelc.org/blog/?p=23 BACKYARD BIRDS Minimum Age: 6th grade What birds stay in Minnesota in the winter Find out how to identify them, why they stay and what they need to stay here. You will leave the course with a feeder that you have constructed to establish a feeding station in your own ... http://www.redwingelc.org/blog/?p=22 FLOODWATER CANOE CAMPING Minimum Age: 7th grade Prerequisite: Completion of Canoeing I This course was brought back as an ELC classic but has proved to be so much fun that we have added it again this year. The spring floods provide a wonderful opportunity to explore and experience the Cannon ... http://www.redwingelc.org/blog/?p=20  ?SUGAR MAPLE TAPPING Minimum Age 7th ?grade Learn to identify the sap-producing trees in our area. ? Identify and make your own spiles from elderberry shoots. You will become involved with the complete tapping project, from selecting trees to tapping and boiling down the sap. ? Each participant will ... http://www.redwingelc.org/blog/?p=19  ?BASIC ARCHERY Minimum Age 7th  ?grade ? Basic Archery, a prerequisite for bow hunting programs, teaches students the basic shooting skills needed for other archery programs. ? Shooting games and a 3-D target shoot hone the skills of each participant. ? The objectives are:  ? To have a ... http://www.redwingelc.org/blog/?p=18  ? Minimum Age: ? 6th ?grade Participants spend an overnight in a unique log cabin built by former ELC students. ? Time is spent learning outdoor cookery and pioneering skills. Activity Dates/Times Cabin Skills: 2:30 shuttle-6:00 April 8 th Cabin Skills: 2:30 shuttle-6:00 April 10 th Overnight: Leave 4:30pm-Return 3:00pm April 11-12 Fee:$40 http://www.redwingelc.org/blog/?p=17