A former Air Force officer, Dave brings established strengths to Wilderness Inquiry as our Operations Director. He also brings a distinct balance of creativity and fairness to WI leadership, and is known for his follow-through. Drawn to WI by the Urban Wilderness Canoe Adventures (UWCA) program, Dave is especially motivated by WI’s dedication to connecting… [Read more] David Haugen
Kate’s more than 25-year history with Wilderness Inquiry has allowed her to experience WI from a variety of angles. As a trip participant, she watched the magic of WI unfold in real time. She has experiences ranging from Dave’s famous, non-vegetarian, horsepack trips to Beth Dooley’s Taste of the Apostle Islands kayaking and gourmet fare… [Read more] Kate Hartfiel
If you’ve ever been on one of our Minnesota Canoemobile trips, you may have met ‘Jacques the Voyageur.’ He is Jack’s alter ego—an 18th century French Voyageur who teaches kids about the fur trade through live reenactment. Or you may have just seen Jack out paddling with us on the river, as he is passionate… [Read more] Jack Driscoll
Youth Program Evaluations __________________________________________________________________________________ Minnesota Floating Classrooms: Evaluation 2019 Jane Fields – PhD, Clare Halloran – EdM, Annie Jenkin – MA, Joe Schantz – BA Since 2010, Wilderness Inquiry has worked with the University of Minnesota Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) to evaluate the success of our programs. In 2019 Wilderness Inquiry… [Read more] Youth Program Evaluations
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In the Belly of the Beast My first exposure to WI was in the summer of 2007, when my family went on the Yellowstone Family adventure. It was a charmed 7 days, and all of us bonded really well and made some amazing and hilarious memories. Working for WI was really my first full-time job.… [Read more] Life Changing Stories
Canoemobile Program Overview Canoemobile engages youth to improve school performance, cultivates a stewardship ethic, and creates pathways to pursue educational and career opportunities in the outdoors. Led by Wilderness Inquiry, the Canoemobile is a collaboration of federal, state, and local partners connecting thousands of urban youth to the natural world through hands-on, outdoor learning in cities… [Read more] Program Overview
About the Canoemobile Program History In an effort to encourage other communities to engage youth in the outdoors, we borrowed a concept from the past—the mobile library or “Bookmobile.” Our version is called the “Canoemobile,” and it is designed to safely engage youth in urban rivers and environments that are close to where they live.… [Read more] About the Canoemobile Program
Get Involved with Canoemobile There are many ways to get involved with the Canoemobile program. Check out the opportunities below! Participate in a Canoemobile Event Volunteer and Employment Opportunities Visit our volunteer and employment opportunities page to sign up. You can help paddle a Voyageur canoe, assist on land, or help in the warehouse. No experience… [Read more] Get Involved With Canoemobile
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