Experience your environment.
Osprey Wilds is an accredited nonprofit outdoor school and conference and retreat center. Our pristine 780 acre campus is situated on picturesque Grindstone Lake in east-Central Minnesota.
- Year-round experiential environmental Outdoor School programming
- School field trips and nature immersion learning experiences
- Youth and family camps
- Programs and events for all ages
- College courses
- Adult learning experiences
- Day tours and programs
- Wildlife outreach programs
- Comfortable lodging for 162+ people plus rustic and camping options
- Wonderful, scratch-based meal service
- Conference & retreat center rentals
Upcoming Events:
Turkey Feast To-Go 2025
Turkey Feast To-Go 2025 Pick up a free holiday meal! Thursday, November 27th 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Join Osprey Wilds for our 6th Annual Free
Camp Grindstone 2025 – Adult Camp
Camp Grindstone December 5 – 7, 2025 A Sleepaway Camp for Adults Register now! Do you miss going to camp or never got to go? Now
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To instill a connection and commitment to the environment in people of all communities through experiential learning
Vision
A healthy planet where all people live in balance with the Earth
Awards and Certifications
History of Osprey Wilds
Learn about our rich history - from the days when the Ojibwe occupied this land through the farming of the property by Schwyzer family, the establishment of the Audubon Center of the North Woods and how Osprey Wilds came to be.
Stewardship
We've made it a top priority to ‘walk the walk’ and have implemented a wide variety of renewable energy sources and energy conservation measures. Learn about the earth-friendly green initiatives that reduce our carbon footprint.
Our Property
At Osprey Wilds, you will be surrounded only by the soothing sounds and sights of nature. Our property includes old growth pine forest, deciduous forest, managed woodlands, wetlands, and restored prairie. Learn more about our facilities and land.
Charter School Authorizer
Our Charter School Division (CSD) in Minneapolis authorizes charter schools that have recognized the importance of experiential and environmental education as a means to advance our mission.
Support Osprey Wilds
You can help us achieve our mission of instilling a connection and commitment to the environment in people of all communities through experiential learning. Contributions support our wide array of programs, keeping costs affordable for the scores of schools that take advantage of our environmental learning offerings, as well as for participants in camps, family and adult programs, and community activities. Learn more here.