Wolf Ride Environmental Learning Center

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center is a $13 million project in Finland, Minnesota. Wolf Ridge is an accredited residential environmental school for persons of all ages.

Through a joint effort between CLP and Great River Energy's (GRE) Economic Development Loan Program, we were able to secure a $200,000 loan for Wolf Ridge. Gaining no public funding, this loan assisted with the construction of a dormitory for the students. Through our affiliations with GRE, we were also able to offer a $10,000 gift for a prior capital expansion project and are pledging $30,000 over a three year period to help fund the new Energy Lab.

Because of this funding, Wolf Ridge can continue to expand and update it's learning facilities and teach the communities we serve the importance of environmental education. Wolf Ridge offers immersion programs which involve direct observation and participation in outdoor experiences and focus on ecology and science, human culture and history, personal growth, group building and outdoor recreation.

For more information on Wolf Ridge contact Gary Deason or Jack Pichotta at (800) 523-2733 or visit their website at www.wolf-ridge.org.