2021 gull lake-  minnesota

NEW FOR 2021!

LOON LAB

​Gull Lake Sailing School
Fridays  9:00 - Noon
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June 25                All Ages - Class is Full
July 9                   All Ages 
July 23                 All Ages 
August 6              All Ages 
August 20            Adults - Class is Full


Spend a morning at the lake learning about our beautiful loons!
Have you ever wondered? 
  • Is a loon a bird or a duck?
  • Why don't loons sit on shore or the dock?
  • Are loons on all lakes? Oceans?
  • Where do loons live in the summer and the winter?
  • What do loons eat?
  • Where do loons nest?
  • Who are the loon predators?
  • Are loons endangered?
  • Are there other types of loons?
  • What do the different loon calls mean?
  • How did the loon become the Minnesota state bird?

There's a lot of cool information about our awesome loons! Come out to Gull Lake Sailing School to learn from the best! The National Loon Center!
See you at the lake!


​MORE INFORMATION FOR ADULTS
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LOON LAB PURPOSE AND CONTENT
Loon Lab will forge deeper connections between participants and the lakes they enjoy while teaching them how to protect our beautiful waters and loon habitat. The primary objective is to engage visitors in stewardship using the Loon/Lake/People Curriculum designed by the National Loon Center and researchers from the University of Minnesota. The National Loon Center offers Loon Lab on Gull Lake as part of its National Freshwater Institute programming.



NATIONAL LOON CENTER MISSION
The National Loon Center (NLC) engages communities to protect loons and freshwater habitats through research, education and advocacy.


GOALS OF LOON LAB
  1. Have fun learning about how to be the best stewards of our lakes!
  2. Share interesting scientific information about loons, including their behaviors and habitat
  3. Educate Loon Lab participants on threats to loons and engage them in reducing those
    threats
  4. Gather and contribute research to advance scientific understanding of loons – look for loons and contribute as citizen scientists.
  5. Learn about the meanings of the loon’s various calls as determined through decades of research

LOON LAB AGES 10-13

Info
Cost
Time
Dates
Register
Ages: 10-13
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Prerequisites: none
$30
 9:00-NOON
6/25
​​7/9
7/23
Register Here


​LOON LAB AGES 6-10

Info
Cost
Time
Dates
Register
Ages: 6-10

Prerequisites: none
$30
9:00 - NOON

8/6
Register Here

Loon lab - adults

Info
Cost
Time
Dates
Register
Ages: Adults
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Prerequisites: none
$30
 9:00-NOON
8/20
Class is Full

What YOU Will Need

Do I need sailing skills? What should I bring?
This is a non-sailing class; however, class may take place on the water or on shore based on weather. 

​The following items are required for the studentsʼ safety and enjoyment:
* Buff or mask for indoor restroom use
• Appropriate clothing for outdoor class, including a wind breaker or sweatshirt.
* Coast Guard approved, well-fitting, lifejacket if boating for class
* Non-marring, waterproof footwear if boating for class
* Water bottle
* Towel​

These items are suggested:
* Sunscreen
• Hat
* Backpack for all this gear
All other materials for lessons are provided. PFDs are required when in and on the water, but will be provided for those that do not have one.