DECEMBER 13, 2000
CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
FORMS NORDIC SKI TEAM

The north woods winter offers great opportunities for adventure and delight for hardy naturalists. Many bird species overwinter in the north, and active mammals tell stories with their tracks in the snow. Crisp, clear night skies showcase the starry Milky Way, and the aurora borealis often shines during long winter nights.

The outdoor lure of the northern winter attracts cross-country skiers for many of the same reasons. To help promote its mission of environmental stewardship and to encourage healthy outdoor activity in the winter, the Cable Natural History Museum has formed the Cable Natural History Museum Nordic Ski Team. The team is a noncompetitive club open to participants of all ages and ability levels who are interested in supporting the Museum.

The benefits of ski team membership include an attractive t-shirt, a custom-made hat and vest, and a winter jacket, all bearing the team name and logo. The team will provide a network of training partners for skiing and other activities, and will sponsor social events, clinics and workshops for members.

Ski team memberships are available at three levels: Level One members bring in $50 of donations or new Museum memberships, and receive a team t-shirt and ski hat. Level Two members bring in $100 of donations or new Museum memberships, and get a t-shirt, ski hat, and vest. Level Three members bring in $250 of donations or new Museum memberships, and receive a t-shirt, ski hat, vest, and winter jacket.

Ski team members may join by becoming Museum members themselves at the above levels, or by recruiting new Museum members who join the Museum for a discounted annual rate of $25 each. Gift ski team memberships also are available.

Museum members receive the Museum’s quarterly newsletter, are notified of all Museum activities, enjoy a discount at the Museum’s gift shop, and can take advantage of discounted fees for many Museum events.

To receive a ski team application form, or for further information, contact the Cable Natural History Museum at (715) 798-3890 or e-mail mail@cablemuseum.org.