Forest North

Host: Brett Ross
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Forest North

A podcast from the Superior National Forest in Northeastern Minnesota, Forest North is created by the Ely Tourism Bureau, in partnership with the USDA Forest  Service- Superior National Forest. Find out more about the Superior National Forest at FS.USDA.GOV/superiorRemember to subscribe, share and leave a review on  your favorite listening platform, and email your comments, questions or suggestions to tourism@ely.org

  1. Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps

    JUN 24

    Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps

    Charley Langowski is the Executive Director of Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps, a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving historic structures and landscapes while developing the next generation of preservation professionals. Through hands-on training and meaningful service projects, Northern Bedrock provides young adults with pathways into traditional trades and cultural resource management. Show Notes: About Us | Northern Bedrock Program | Northern Bedrock Halfway Ranger Station | Northern Bedrock Superior National Forest

    32 min
  2. Jenkins Creek Fire and the National Incident Management Organization

    JUN 11

    Jenkins Creek Fire and the National Incident Management Organization

    On this episode, Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania returns, along with Nickie Johnny, and Brian Leitinger who are both part of the Forest Service’s National Incident Management Organization, or NIMO. They join me to talk about the Jenkins Creek Fire that touched off in early May on the Forest, southeast of Hoyt Lakes. Show Notes: National Incident Management Organization (NIMO)

    59 min
  3. Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

    MAY 26

    Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

    Bonnie Schudy is Campus Director at the Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center on the Gunflint Trail, a place rich with both cultural heritage and natural wonder. Bonnie has spent more than thirty years on the Gunflint Trail, paddling the Boundary Waters and Quetico, fishing through hard and soft water seasons, and witnessing the challenges and progress of the Gunflint Trail over the last few decades.  We'll talk about the transformation of Chik-Wauk from a beloved wilderness resort to a vibrant museum, the role of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society, and what it takes to call this 57 mile long driveway to the boundary waters, home. Episode Links: Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center Chik-Wauk AllSky Camera Loon Nest Cam

    1 hr
  4. Friends of the Superior National Forest

    APR 22

    Friends of the Superior National Forest

    On this episode, Jo Swanson returns. Jo was part of our fourth episode, talking about her role as Executive Director of Northwoods volunteer connection, a forest stewardship organization that partners with the US Forest Service. After ten years in operation, they have a new name -friends of the superior national forest- and a renewed commitment to helping care for or public public lands here in the arrowhead region of Minnesota.  Friends of the Superior National Forest Website Superior National Forest Home Page

    27 min
  5. Silviculture on the Superior

    MAR 26

    Silviculture on the Superior

    Carl Layman, is a Silviclturist on the Laurentian Ranger District of the Superior National Forest. We talk about the challenges and rewards of managing a forest, and how silviculture helps shape the landscapes we love. Integrated Vegetation Management Forest Service Silviculture

    1h 4m
  6. Tracking the Canada Lynx

    JAN 28

    Tracking the Canada Lynx

    Dan Ryan is a Wildlife Biologist on the Laurentian District of the Superior National Forest, and Taylor Brannock is a Biological Science Technician on the Kawishiwi District. They join this episode to talk about tracking and researching that iconic and elusive Northwoods cat, the Canada lynx. Show Notes: Annual Lynx Monitoring Report Draft Lynx Recovery Plan Report Lynx sightings The Fernberg Project press release

    58 min
  7. Ojibwemowin Place Names

    12/10/2024

    Ojibwemowin Place Names

    Erik Redix, Ojibwe Language Coordinator with the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joins this episode, along with Superior National Forest Archeologist Lee Johnson who returns to Forest North, to talk about the Ojibwe language, or Ojibwemowin, and some of the original place names in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Superior National Forest and the North Shore of Lake Superior. Show Notes: Ojibwe People's Dictionary | the Ojibwe People's Dictionary https://www.nps.gov/grpo/learn/historyculture/north-shore-place-names.htm https://openrivers.lib.umn.edu/article/rivers-north-shore-ojibwe-dialects/ Anishinaabe Bizindamoo Makak | WTIP

    1h 22m
  8. Forest Service Law Enforcement

    11/26/2024

    Forest Service Law Enforcement

    Teddy Mullins is a 24 year veteran Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer. He currently serves as Patrol Captain on the Chippewa and Superior National Forests in Minnesota. Show Notes: National Forest Law Enforcement Tipline Superior National Forest Regulations

    1 hr
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A podcast from the Superior National Forest in Northeastern Minnesota, Forest North is created by the Ely Tourism Bureau, in partnership with the USDA Forest  Service- Superior National Forest. Find out more about the Superior National Forest at FS.USDA.GOV/superiorRemember to subscribe, share and leave a review on  your favorite listening platform, and email your comments, questions or suggestions to tourism@ely.org

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  • Creator
    Host: Brett Ross
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Forest North
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