2026 Summer Teacher Workshop
Empower yourself to become the Riverway steward your students can look up to!
Join Wild Rivers Conservancy, National Park Service, and teachers like YOU by diving deep into our K-12 environmental education curriculum, Rivers Are Alive. We will spend the day exploring engaging activities, educating ourselves on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and its watershed, and reconnecting with nature through outdoor adventures.
Our summer workshop will get us on the St. Croix River, networking and having great conversations about our Rivers Are Alive programming, as we kayak from Interstate State Park to Osceola Landing. When we make it back to Osceola Landing, you’ll experience 1-2 of our classes, based on the interests of our participants. Prepare for a day spent outdoors while discovering more opportunities for learning for you and your students!
This is a fully supported event. You will be provided with premium kayaks, paddles, and PFDs, as well as a shuttle service to the start of the paddle. Please bring your own lunch. Snacks will be available.
Meet Your Event Staff
Where to Meet
Osceola Landing (040025400, Shafer, MN 55074)
There are restrooms available at Osceola Landing, Minnesota Interstate Park, and Eagle’s Nest Group Camp (about halfway through paddle).
River Stretch
River Stretch: MN Interstate – Osceola Landing
Paddle Length: 6 miles
Paddle Difficulty: Good for beginners
What to Bring
- Adequate water
- Lunch
- Polarized sunglasses
- Binoculars (if you want)
- Clothing that correlates to weather conditions (layers are best)
- Sunscreen
- Hat
Cancellation Policy
For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather or a temperature of 0 degrees or below. This program may be canceled if there are fewer than 5 participants. Participants will be notified via email, and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.
Refund Policy
There are no refunds for participant-initiated cancellations.