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Extension Courses offered for Everyone!
The purpose of the extension office is to be the liaison between the college and the community. One way we do this is by offering no-cost or low-cost classes on a regular basis. The following class descriptions describe the different services we offer to members of our community. We will tailor each class for the individuals or groups. The cost of these workshops varies from free to a very low per person student fee. The classes sizes will depend on what is being done. The times, space needed and supplies will also vary. If you are interested in any of these classes for a local group or just yourself, call 218-935-0417 extension 312 OR extension 313, or extension 314 and find out what we can do for you! |
Wild Food Walks. Become a wild food gourmet – discover food from nature. Gain hands-on experience identifying and using edible wild plants in an informal learning environment. This course provides students with a totally immersive experience, from plant identification to their medicinal and utilitarian uses. Each session is tailored to what is seasonally available and to the preferences of those attending.
Tracking. Expand your holistic overview in a variety of biomes. Beond following footprints we study animals’ respective gaits and habits and explore other ways to track, such as beds, droppings & dens. We learn to identify an animal, determine how fast the animal was moving, and whether it was browsing, being chased or chasing another. This technique is used by scientists and hunters to locate, follow, and understand animals.
Soap Making. Learning to make your own soap can be a rewarding and worthwhile experience. Not only is it fun, but we can create pure natural soaps which are healthier for our skin. It is as important to pay attention to what you put on your body as well as what you put in your body.
Natural Personal Care Products. We make effective, environmentally- friendly alternatives to mass-produced, synthetic chemical products. Fortunately nature provides an abundance of plants, roots, flowers and herbs that have been used in the care of body, skin and hair for centuries. Naturally made cosmetics are simpler and healthy!
Edible Landscaping. Combine fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and ornamental plants into aesthetically pleasing designs for your landscape. These designs can incorporate any garden style and introduce anywhere from 1-100% edible species. One can install an entirely edible landscape, or incorporate simple elements into existing yards and gardens.
Local Food. The local food movement is easy and you can start as small as you like. It strengthens locally based self reliant food economies –to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of a particular place. Local food advantages include: exceptional taste and freshness, a stronger local economy, support for family farms, healthier families, and protection of the environment.
Hide Tanning Native tanning teaches respectful, responsible use of animals. We use old methods to produce lovely hand-tanned buckskin.
Natural Dyes Did you know a great source for natural dyes is your own back yard? Roots, nuts and flowers are just a few common dye materials. This is the way our ancestors made color. Here we will take a look at a few plants and the colors they give along with how to prepare a dyebath and dye material.
Sausage Making Sausage fits into our modern lifestyles as an elegant appetizer as well as a main course in “quick-and-easy” meals. The combination of salt, pH, curing, drying and cooking eliminates harmful bacteria. This convenient food is available in a variety of flavors, and is an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals.
