Pre-Trip Meeting

 Hello Menlo Borderlands Lake Superior Community!


The last two days have been lively and filled with learning about the new place we will call our home for the upcoming week. On Monday, we started by making a group mission statement:

The Superior Trip's mission is to respect all people, land, and culture. We will make the most of the trip and cultivate lasting memories. We will prioritize communication and inclusivity to build community. We will be open to new experiences, be present, make friends, and have fun!

We have read a few different perspectives, from indigenous writer Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass, to Wisconsin environmentalist Aldo Leopold's Sand County Almanac. We learned about Ojibwe tribal history and a current environmental protest on the Enbridge Line 5 going through one of the reservations we will visit. 

Students are tired of being all in one place (see conference room photo), and soon will be tired of traveling tomorrow. They are all excited for the trip and looking forward to a fun time in the Lake Superior region.


Space is cramped on a long afternoon...

The "Before" Group Picture

Signing off until we reach our destination!

Dr. Moore and Mr. Levine


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