Skill Builder Workshops
These workshops are for adults interested in learning a new skill that either utilizes natural resources or provides an avenue to explore the outdoors. Skill Builder workshops are taught by the experienced Trees For Tomorrow staff.
2010 Programs
Nature Photography: Sunsets, Wetlands, and Waterfalls
Instructed by Doug Moore
July 21-25, 2010
Venture out into the beautiful Northwoods to learn how to take pictures of waterfalls, wetlands, sunsets and close-ups. Learn about all aspects of photography such as lighting, exposure, and composition. Suitable for beginner to imtermediate photographers who use an SLR-style camera or an advanced point and shoot camera. Please bring a laptop if you have one, with your digital camera. Fee: $350 (Includes deposit, instruction, food and lodging) Credits: 1 Graduate Credit optional at an additional $100. Register.
Writing Environmental Education Grants
Instructed by Cheryl Todea
November 8-9, 2010
Gain practical advice and valuable insight aimed at helping you submit a winning environmental education proposal to the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board. Review and critique real grant proposals! Learn about applying to foundations and government agencies as well! Two-person teams are recommended, but individuals may also participate.
Fee: $150. Fee includes deposit, lodging, meals, materials and instruction. Register.
Snowshoe and Rocking Chair Weaving
Instructed by Trees For Tomorrow Staff
December 3-5, 2010
Create your own functional work of art during this workshop. Choose to make either a pair of snowshoes to use on a winter hike or a snowshoe rocking chair to relax in by the fire. Using traditional Canadian frames and weaving methods, participants will be guided step-by-step through each phase of the weaving process. Finishing coats of varnish are to be applied to the snowshoes or rocker at home. Fee: Snowshoes - $250; Snowshoe Rocking Chair - $250. Fee includes lodging, meals, instruction, and all the materials needed for the project. Register.
Registration Policy
Full payment for each Skill Builder workshop is due 30 days prior to the start of the workshop. If not received 30 days in advance, your reservation will be cancelled. If a reservation is fully paid, but cancelled more than 30 days prior to the start of the workshop, a refund of the full amount (less the $50 deposit) will be made.
No refunds will be made for cancellations less than 30 days prior to the workshop. All fees collected are non-transferable. A non-refundable $50/person deposit for each workshop must be included with registration.Pre-workshop materials will be sent to you 30 days prior to the workshop. Fees include lodging, meals, instruction, and materials unless noted.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations can be made up to 30 days prior for a $50 processing fee. If you cancel less than 30 days prior to workshop, your payment and deposit cannot be refunded.
Register by phone (715) 479-6456 or register on-line.
Instructors
All instructors are carefully selected based on their knowledge, experience, and ability to teach adult groups. Trees For Tomorrow staff have taken courses in each area of instruction to provide participants with a high quality learning experience. Lodging
Guests staying at Trees For Tomorrow will find the facilities to have the rustic charm of a Northwoods lodge. Each dormitory style building has a central lounge, a fireplace, and central bathrooms. Guests can request a private room for an additional $20 or may choose to share a room with another participant.
Dining
Homecooked meals are prepared by the Trees For Tomorrow chef and dining staff and served in the historic dining hall on campus. A social hour is held during most workshops so participants have an opportunity to relax and discuss the events of the day with each other. |
