Red Wing Environmental Learning Center, Inc.

10/08/2026

HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE ELC STORE YET?

The ELC Online Store is open, but only for a limited time!

From now through October 31, you can shop ELC logo apparel for the whole family. Grab something for yourself, stock up on ELC gear, or get an early start on your Christmas shopping!

We opened the store in October to allow plenty of time for orders to be completed and delivered in time for Christmas.

Remember—the store closes October 31!

Shop the ELC Online Store here:
https://www.promoplace.com/redwingelc

Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? Anchor Promotions offers many additional products beyond what is currently listed. If there’s something you’d love to see with the ELC logo, contact Brenda at [email protected].

ELC Online Store: Open through October 31

ELC gear makes a great Christmas gift—or a great gift for yourself! Don’t wait until the last minute to get your order in.

10/05/2026

ELC FALL CELEBRATION & ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT!

Tonight is one of our favorite nights of the year!

Join us tonight from 5:30–8:30 PM for the ELC’s Annual Awards Night & Fall Celebration — in our newly completed Fireside Pavilion!

We’ll gather as an ELC community to share a meal, enjoy Brick Oven Pizza, look back on another incredible year, and celebrate the growth, resilience, adventures, and accomplishments of our students.

Every paddle. Every trail. Every trip. Every challenge. Every moment outdoors tells a story.

This is the night we celebrate those stories — and the young people behind them.

Evening Schedule

5:30–7:00 PM — Food & Social
Come hungry and enjoy Brick Oven Pizza, a community potluck, and time to catch up with friends old and new.

7:00–approximately 8:30 PM — Awards Program & Slideshows
We’ll reflect on the past year through photos and stories and recognize the students and people who make the ELC community so special.

And remember — this celebration is open to the entire community! Bring your friends, family, neighbors, former ELC students, and anyone who would enjoy a fall evening celebrating young people, community, and the outdoors.

Brick Oven Pizza will be provided by the ELC. Please bring a dish to pass, your own place setting and beverage, and lawn chairs or a blanket for outdoor seating.

We’ll celebrate outdoors, weather permitting, and make use of our beautiful new ELC Fireside Pavilion Building.

Monday, October 5 | 5:30–8:30 PM
ELC Fireside Pavilion

Come hungry. Come ready to celebrate. Come be part of the ELC community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/03/2026

Testing slideshows tonight for Fall Celebration on Monday! 56th Annual Celebration!! We hope to see you there!

10/02/2026

ELC FALL CELEBRATION & ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT!

One of our favorite nights of the year is almost here!

Join us Monday, October 5th from 5:30–8:30 PM for the ELC’s Annual Awards Night & Fall Celebration — this year at our NEW Fireside Pavilion!

We’ll gather as an ELC community to share a meal, enjoy Brick Oven Pizza, look back on another incredible year, and celebrate the growth, resilience, adventures, and accomplishments of our students.

Every paddle. Every trail. Every trip. Every challenge. Every moment outdoors tells a story.

This is the night we celebrate those stories — and the young people behind them.

Evening Schedule

5:30–7:00 PM — Food & Social
Come hungry and enjoy Brick Oven Pizza, a community potluck, and time to catch up with friends old and new.

7:00–approximately 8:30 PM — Awards Program & Slideshows
We’ll reflect on the past year through photos and stories and recognize the students and people who make the ELC community so special.

And remember — this celebration is open to the entire community! Bring your friends, family, neighbors, former ELC students, and anyone who would enjoy a fall evening celebrating young people, community, and the outdoors.

Brick Oven Pizza will be provided by the ELC. Please bring a dish to pass, your own place setting and beverage, and lawn chairs or a blanket for outdoor seating.

We’ll celebrate outdoors, weather permitting, and make use of our beautiful new ELC Fireside Pavilion Building.

Monday, October 5 | 5:30–8:30 PM
ELC Fireside Pavilion

Come hungry. Come ready to celebrate. Come be part of the ELC community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/01/2026

THE ELC STORE IS OPEN!

It’s time to stock up on ELC swag!

The ELC Online Store is officially open October 1–31, with ELC logo apparel for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for something for yourself or getting an early start on Christmas shopping, now is the time to order!

Why October? Opening the store now allows time for orders to be completed and delivered in time for Christmas.

But don’t wait—the store is only open for ONE MONTH!

Shop the ELC Online Store here:
https://www.promoplace.com/redwingelc

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Anchor Promotions offers many additional products beyond what is currently listed. If there’s something you’d love to see with the ELC logo, contact Brenda at [email protected].

ELC Online Store: October 1–31

Please note: These October dates replace the November store dates previously published in the Summer issue of the Trailhead.

ELC gear makes a great Christmas gift—so shop early, show your ELC pride, and get your orders in before October 31!

09/28/2026

Have you ever been to a real BOOYA feed?

If not, October 3rd is your chance!

The 2nd Annual Booya Feed is coming to Ellsworth, and this is the kind of fall afternoon that’s hard to beat. A big kettle of homemade booya will be cooking, and they'll be serving it starting at 1:00 PM until they run out!

There will also be hot dogs, hot c***r, coffee, hot chocolate and yard games. Come hungry, bring the family, bring some friends, and plan to hang around for a while.

There is no charge to attend. A free-will donation will be accepted to support local groups helping widows, orphans and those in recovery.

Saturday, October 3rd
Starting at 1:00 PM until the booya is gone
N4810 US Hwy 63, Ellsworth, WI

Good food. Good people. A beautiful fall day. And a big kettle of booya.

Come see what a Booya Feed is all about — just don't wait too long. When the kettle is empty, that's it!

09/22/2026

We don't just teach young people outdoor skills...

One of the really rewarding things about the ELC is watching our students grow up and find their own way.

Alex Seyffer is one of those former ELC students.

We don't just teach young people outdoor skills. We hope to help them become the kind of people who are curious, confident, willing to try something new, and ready to go out into the world and create their own adventures.

Alex is doing just that.

He's carving out his own path, telling his own stories, and creating something that is uniquely his. It's pretty special for us to look back and see someone who spent time at the ELC now taking those experiences and building something of his own.

Take a few minutes to check out what Alex is up to and follow along as he continues to carve out his own path.

We're proud to have been part of Alex Seyffer's journey. Keep exploring. We can't wait to see this dream become a reality.

Check out Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/d2-mAftVtro?si=z3rL4-9J7oAip5Kd

08/19/2026

Congrats to Kathy Ause on her recently published children’s book!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/18pYMKQxZj/?mibextid=wwXIfr

At 82 years old, local author Kathy Ause published her first children’s picture book about a Frontenac State Park legend last June.

08/15/2026

Happy National Relaxation Day!

There are few things more relaxing than knowing your fall adventures are already on the calendar.

If you've already registered for ELC's Fall Programs—congratulations! You've earned the right to kick back, listen to the wind in the trees, and enjoy the peace of knowing you're all set for a season of outdoor adventure.

If you haven't signed up yet... don't worry! Spend just a few minutes registering today, then you can relax too, knowing you won't miss out on climbing, paddling, campfires, wildlife, new friends, and unforgettable memories.

Nature has a way of helping us slow down, breathe a little deeper, and reconnect with what matters. We can't wait to share another amazing season with you.

So today, relax. And if signing up for ELC Fall Programs is still on your to-do list... take care of it first. Future you will thank you.

See you this fall!

08/14/2026

DON'T LET THIS ADVENTURE PASS YOU BY.

Tomorrow is the final day to register for ELC's fall programs.

Every year students finish our programs wishing they had signed up for more.

Don't let this fall become the one that got away.

From backpacking and pioneering to climbing, hunting, ice rod construction, and much more, there's an adventure waiting for every student.

Registration closes August 15.

New students: Complete the New Student Form at www.redwingelc.com

Returning students: Register through your Salesforce Portal.

Questions? Give us a call—we're always happy to help.