
Towley Barbecue Pit & Quinzhee Building
Season 4 Episode 9 | 27m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
A couple as they prepare for their 40th wedding anniversary & visit a Quinzhee shelter
Connect with Dave and Kathy Towley of Bemidji as the couple digs a family barbecue pit. In preparation for their 40th wedding anniversary, they are passing down this family tradition to a fifth generation of youngsters. Then cool off and join Bemidji State University’s sustainability office in practicing winter survival skills. The students construct a traditional snow shelter called a quinzhee.
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Common Ground is a local public television program presented by Lakeland PBS
This program is made possible by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment and members of Lakeland PBS.

Towley Barbecue Pit & Quinzhee Building
Season 4 Episode 9 | 27m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
Connect with Dave and Kathy Towley of Bemidji as the couple digs a family barbecue pit. In preparation for their 40th wedding anniversary, they are passing down this family tradition to a fifth generation of youngsters. Then cool off and join Bemidji State University’s sustainability office in practicing winter survival skills. The students construct a traditional snow shelter called a quinzhee.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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