The Reserve’s education program is a core component of our commitment to elevating the public connection to freshwater resources and the Lake Superior watershed and its estuaries. We utilize place-based and outdoor learning and effective environmental communication and media to support schools, educators and youth in learning about and experiencing Lake Superior. Combined with The Lake Superior Estuarium, an interpretive center open to the public, our education program ultimately provides a vital community resource by strengthening regional schools, encouraging collaboration between communities and supporting the local economy.
Education Staff
Education Interns
Megan Hogfelt
Student Interpretive Specialist
UW-Superior
Winonah Ojanen
Communications and Outreach Intern
College of St. Scholastica
Teacher Professional Development
Bringing the Lake Superior watershed to life in regional K-12 classrooms
Our signature K-12 education program improves learning through integrated outdoor and environmental education. Through the program, we provide professional development for teachers through field experiences, extended resources and year-long mentoring and support.
Education News
Jun 28th, 2018, Fox 21 Local News
Husky Listening Session, May 14, 2018 – Full Report (Release 1)
May 23rd, 2018, Douglas County University of Wisconsin-Extension
For the Birds Radio Program: Visiting Port Wing’s South Shore School
Apr 25th, 2018, Laura Erickson's For the Birds
Live Data
73.2° F
22.9° C
Pokegama Bay
08/18/2018 16:00 (LST)
1.5mps - 3.4mph
3.2mps - 7.2mph
71° To WSW
73%
1017mb
506.0
0.0mm
All Data is property of NOAA Office for Coastal Management (OCM) / National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS)
The Lake Superior Estuarium
A Gathering Place
for Exploration
With support from NOAA and UW-Extension, the Reserve renovated a disused building on Barker’s Island for our new public learning center, The Lake Superior Estuarium. This new public space has become a destination for residents and tourists alike. Through interpretive exhibits, visitors learn of the interdependence between our local natural systems and economy.
