Come to Wolf Ridge, a nationally respected and accredited K-12 school and residential learning center, for memorable outdoor learning adventures. We offer activities and programs that focus on natural and cultural history, outdoor skills, team-building, and personal growth.



Founded in 1971, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center was the first environmental learning center in the nation to be accredited as a K-12 school and is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in environmental education.



Each year, more than 15,000 children, teachers and parent chaperones travel to our 2,000-acre campus from more than 185 schools in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. We serve an additional 3,000 people annually through our broad spectrum of environmental and outdoor learning programs for children, families, seniors and college students.