Listening Point Foundation, Inc.

Listening Point Foundation, Inc. Dedicated to preserving Listening Point and advancing Sigurd Olson's wilderness philosophy. Come explore the world of Sigurd F. Olson! Olson

Best-selling author, award-winning conservationist, and wilderness philosopher. We offer free, guided tours of Sig's most beloved places while sharing his story, philosophy, and legacy. Visit Ely, Minnesota and visit the Olson family home, Sig's Writing Shack, and his iconic Listening Point retreat. Tours available May - October. Individuals, families, groups, students welcome. Schedule your tour

and learn more here: https://listeningpointfoundation.org/schedule-tour/

"Everyone has a listening-point somewhere. It does not have to be in the north or close to the wildereness, but some place of quiet where the universe can be contemplated with awe." --Sigurd F.

A board member, a staff member, and a volunteer walk into an old cabin ... and, wow, does it look great!
05/24/2026

A board member, a staff member, and a volunteer walk into an old cabin ... and, wow, does it look great!

We are pleased to announce Tour Guide Training for the 2026 season will take place on Thursday, May 21 from 7 to 9 pm at...
05/18/2026

We are pleased to announce Tour Guide Training for the 2026 season will take place on Thursday, May 21 from 7 to 9 pm at the Sigurd Olson Home in Ely. If you need a refresher or are interested in getting training for the first time, contact us for more information.

This is GREAT news! Contgratulations to the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute! We look forward to working with you in...
04/30/2026

This is GREAT news! Contgratulations to the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute! We look forward to working with you in the future.
https://www.apg-wi.com/ashland_daily_press/news/local/sigurd-olson-environmental-institute-relaunches-as-non-profit-after-northland-college-closes/article_0cb69a98-6b49-4655-a21e-fabd83fd3b64.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawRgp71leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF3UFZITzBYUGlDbnU5ZHRSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiXo8vyuKGOxk7Sgyf4HLGikUuZuKTNbfe-qyqVI0QjEyLwPEUiAeZEdtm2G_aem_np8wajXqs8WE-AiEQr7OuQ

For more than half a century, Northland College’s Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute championed the kind of conservation stewardship embodied in Olson’s lifetime of environmental work and his writings about the

Our trail cam picked up some cool critters this winter!
04/25/2026

Our trail cam picked up some cool critters this winter!

Listening Point still stands because of supporters like you.Caring for Sigurd F. Olson’s wilderness retreat takes year-r...
03/31/2026

Listening Point still stands because of supporters like you.

Caring for Sigurd F. Olson’s wilderness retreat takes year-round dedication — and renewed support makes all the difference.

If you’ve been meaning to reconnect, this is a wonderful time.

💛 Help us continue the work: https://www.listeningpointfoundation.org/donate

If you’ve supported Listening Point Foundation before, thank you — you’ve helped preserve a place that continues to insp...
03/24/2026

If you’ve supported Listening Point Foundation before, thank you — you’ve helped preserve a place that continues to inspire reflection, connection, and care for wild spaces.

If it’s been a while since your last gift, we’d love to welcome you back. Stewarding Listening Point is ongoing work, and every contribution helps protect this legacy.

🌿 Rejoin us today: https://www.listeningpointfoundation.org/donate

Ely Winter Festival tours are over, and they were a great success. We've added one day of tours to late March, a 10 a.m,...
02/26/2026

Ely Winter Festival tours are over, and they were a great success. We've added one day of tours to late March, a 10 a.m, and a sunset tour. Go to our website and click on Book A Tour to register. More will be added soon.

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Ely, MN
55731

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+12183658889

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