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Elderhostel Programs Summer 2008
at The Audubon Center

Come enjoy the learning adventures the North Woods has to offer!

Minnesota's North country:
From Migratory Songbirds to Wolves
Program #1587 June 8-13, 2008 Cost: $599

From the forests of the Audubon Center to the wetlands of Crex Meadows, this program will provide views of tropical warblers to tundra swans. Sharing this north central ecosystem are the elusive timberwolves of lore and legend. We will observe a captive pack and observe behavior we are unable to observe in the wild. While traveling through this beautiful, forested region of the state we will stop in small communities settled by Scandinavians and Danes. The flavor of these cultures remains in the accents of the people and the foods served in their cafes.

Minnesota: Loons, Living Waters,
And Ancient Rocks Of The Earth
Program #11538 July 6-11, 2008 Cost: $568

Minnesota has a wonderful diversity of life that can be explored by boat, on foot and with a little scientific investigation. Sample a few of our 10,000 lakes, and float among loons and water lilies; study life above and below the water, including beautiful and bizarre insects. Visit Jay Cooke State Park where geological stories are cut into deep canyons of Precambrian rocks by the roiling waters of the St. Louis. Search for the beautiful Minnesota Agate and handle volcanic rocks that are over two billion years old. Listen to the story of Lake Superior and the harbor of Duluth. If you are a fan of scenic landforms, complex natural stories and diverse natural communities, this program will be an exercise in both mind and body.

Intergenerational Program:
Woods, Water And Wisdom:
Nature Adventure At The Lake
Program #4966RJ July 13-19, 2008
Cost: $611 Adults; $491 Children

Forest, field, pond and lake are the blackboard we use to learn the lessons nature has to teach. Professional, nurturing staff will guide you in the search for wildlife. Follow them in the pursuit of reptiles and amphibians. Meet beautiful birds of prey and observe bird banding of songbirds. Discover the hidden life of beavers. Bring history alive with Native crafts and visits to a Historic Fort and a Fire Museum. Visit the port city of Duluth where Lake Superior waves wash the rocky beach. Adventure challenges include canoeing, climbing wall, high ropes course and survival class - all supervised by staff and especially geared to the younger participant, but open to all. End the day by watching the sun set across sparkling Grindstone Lake.

This intergenerational program is for Elderhostelers and young learners ages 9-12, one youth per adult. Family group shares accommodations. Groups of two might share with another small family of same gender. Adults are responsible for child supervision.

ELDERHOSTEL, INC.

Elderhostel, Inc is America’s first and the world’s largest educational travel organization for adults 55 and over. At the Audubon Center, we have been offering programs for this organization for the past 8 years and we have found that Elderhostelers are consistently fun, uplifting and full of desire for learning.

To register for any of these exciting
experiences, please email
Elderhostel, Inc. or call 877-426-8056

For more information about the Audubon Center Elderhostel Programs please email Kate Crowley or call 1-888-404-7743.

Dining & Accommodations

Our chef, Tom Stelter, has an extensive background in the restaurant business. Tom selects each and every dish to ensure the most pleasant dining experience possible.

The Audubon Center offers delicious meals throughout the day, prepared fresh to satisfy every palate. Each meal includes a variety of exceptional cuisine, as well as fruit, salad and bread. Meals are served cafeteria style. Sample Menu Items

Breakfast
A Variety of Classic Favorites
Eggs
Fritter French Toast
Maple Links
Fresh Fruits
Cereals
Yogurt
Juices

Lunch
Light & Healthy Options
Caesar Wraps
Soups
Sandwiches
Fresh Fruit
Salad Bar

Dinner
From Vegetarian to Comfort Foods
Pasta Dishes
Stir Fry
Roast Beef
Chicken
Fish
Assorted Organic Breads
Fresh Fruit
Salad Bar

Crosby Lodge. Each room sleeps up to 8 people, though we assign only one couple or two adults (or families) per room for Elderhostels. The rooms feature solid wood bunks, and private bathroom facilities. Two rooms are wheelchair accessible. This Lodge has capacity for 112 guests.

Blandin Dining Hall

Crosby Lodge Dormitory

Our Mission:
To protect, improve and promote the enjoyment of the
natural environment through formal and informal
education programs and research; to assist and encourage
environmental education programs, centers, and careers.

Our Vision:
The environment is the blackboard for the Center's educational programs; the common ground that brings us together with the natural world and people from around the globe to share our concerns for one another and the future. It is through positive and shared experience that we hope we can affect the values and actions of our people to create a world of harmonious diversity.