$6
A discounted-ticket day that happens every Wednesday at Great Lakes Aquarium during the winter. Each week, there are early-childhood classroom explorations and other activities for families to explore. Regular parking rates apply.
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The first Friday Afternoon speaker of the season will be Dave Benson, co-founder of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog, naturalist and author. On the day before the winter solstice, learn how animals and plants prepare for the extremes of winter, including: -How one small group of birds managed to survive winter in the bog. -Twelve kinds of trees and shrubs that thrive in the bog winter—you won’t believe #6! -The seven successful strategies for responding to cold, wind, snow, ice, and…
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Free – $10
Lake Superior Zoo presents its annual light-display event, featuring giant animal inflatables and photo ops. Families can enjoy free s’mores, visits from Santa and live holiday music. Additionally, the Safari Cafe will have hot chocolate and treats, and light-up items will be available in the Tiger’s Paw Gift Shop.
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Lake Superior Zoo presents its annual light-display event, featuring giant animal inflatables and photo...
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Experienced birders document Superior's winter bird species. From the City of Superior, to Pokegama, to Parkland, they will be exploring and recording species in 176 square miles of local land and reporting findings to the National Audubon Society. This information contributes to 124 years of citizen science. Beginners welcome, and experts needed.
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Experienced birders document Superior's winter bird species. From the City of Superior, to Pokegama,...
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Bold North is a short documentary film exploring the wilds of Minnesota. Accompanied by an original full orchestral score recorded by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra, Bold North accentuates the beauty, drama, and magnificence of the wildlife, landscapes, and vast natural diversity that can be found within The Star of the North. The film includes over 60 locations throughout Minnesota including the Sax-Zim Bog. Benji Inniger is a nationally award-winning composer, sound designer, recording engineer, musician, director and photographer from Mankato,…
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Bold North is a short documentary film exploring the wilds of Minnesota. Accompanied by...
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The 40th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon begins at Billy's Bar. The start of the race is open to the public and free to attend. A gate or shuttle donation of $5 per individual or $10 per family is suggested. The Beargrease is the longest sled-dog race in the lower 48 and is a qualifier for the famed “Iditarod” in Alaska. More than a dozen world-class mushers compete in the 300-mile marathon, which runs along the north…
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Matthew Young, co-Author of The Stokes Guide to Finches of the US and Canada, President and founder of the Finch Research Network will lead a finch talk in the Sax-Zim Bog. He is the President and Founder of the Finch Research Network. Matt has been observing and enjoying nature since a very young age. He’s lived in Central New York for 26+ years and it was during this time when he really started studying everything from birds to orchids and…
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Matthew Young, co-Author of The Stokes Guide to Finches of the US and Canada,...
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$390
Four specialized workshops are featured at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center during their winter weekends. Intro to Winter Explorations – Learn to navigate snowy landscapes and make the most of winter adventures. Winter Critters of the North Shore – Uncover the secrets of wildlife thriving in the cold. Winter Nature Art – Tap into your creativity with hands-on, nature-inspired projects. Frozen Lake Ecology & Ice Fishing – Explore what lies beneath the ice and enjoy the timeless sport of ice…
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Four specialized workshops are featured at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center during their winter...
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