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Accompanied by an original full orchestral score recorded by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra, the short documentary film 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. For more information: hearbenji.com and boldnorthfilm.com
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Accompanied by an original full orchestral score recorded by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra, the...
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This event has been canceled due park-staff illness.
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This event has been canceled due park-staff illness.
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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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$390
Four specialized workshops are featured at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center during its 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 its winter...
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$16
The annual Night Out at Great Lakes Aquarium offers animal encounters, a SCUBA program, touchpool experiences, and the oppor-tuna-ty to explore a child-free exhibit floor. The exhibit floor is decorated with animal-specific *ahem* mating facts, and there is on-site bar service all evening. There will also be live music by Ross Thorn. For more information and to pre-register for tickets, visit glaquarium.org. This is a 21+ event, so valid ID is required to enter. Great Lakes Aquarium is a 501…
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The 40th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon will have a different starting location due to unseasonably warm temperatures. The race will begin north of Two Harbors at what is traditionally the first Check Point in the race, ensuring a safe and competitive trail for mushers and their teams. The new starting line will is accessible by driving up Highway 2 to the North Shore State Trail on Township Road 24. Signage will be in place to help…
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The 40th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon will have a different...
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This inaugural panel will focus on studying diverse relationships with water in the Great Lakes region with special appearances from local scientists as they discuss the impact of their work on our region and communities. Guests are invited to participate in this panel discussion as well as explore the Aquarium’s exhibit floor before and after presentations. Parking for this event is free to the public Go to glaquarium.org/Women-in-Science for more information.
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This inaugural panel will focus on studying diverse relationships with water in the Great...
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Paint a wolf while enjoying a complimentary beverage. Socialize with staff and learn more about both Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center and Ursa Minor Brewing at this event.
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Paint a wolf while enjoying a complimentary beverage. Socialize with staff and learn more...
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Sara Floerke and Shaun Floerke went on a vacation with their son and daughter-in-law on a six-day horse camping trek in the outer reaches of Mongolia. Traveling on the backs of horses opened up a new way to look at indigeneity, nomadic lifestyle, nature, culture and societal norms.
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Sara Floerke and Shaun Floerke went on a vacation with their son and daughter-in-law...
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Join this forum to hear from Animal Allies staff about what they are up to recently and how to get more involved. Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth, MN is a long-established pillar of the animal welfare community.
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Join this forum to hear from Animal Allies staff about what they are up...
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Kick off National Library Week with a family-friendly interactive story time with Minnesota children’s author Mary Casanova, featuring her books "One-Dog Canoe" and "Utterly Otterly Day". Families can also enjoy craft stations around the aquarium and have the chance to win exciting door prizes.
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Kick off National Library Week with a family-friendly interactive story time with Minnesota children’s...
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Minnesota Sea Grant is leading the 2025 Sea Grant Great Lakes BioBlitz. In this webinar, participants will learn about observing nature from local scientist Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus from Friends of the Sax-Zim Bog and gain tips about using iNaturalist for data collection. Project partners will share resources for land-water learning across the Great Lakes basin. Advance registration is required.
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Minnesota Sea Grant is leading the 2025 Sea Grant Great Lakes BioBlitz. In this...
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The Great Lakes Aquarium otters, Agate and Ore, are turning 12 years old this year. The celebration of the otters' golden birthday will have an otter birthday cake, otter-themed crafts and special programming. The celebration will also include special appearances by Splish and Splash, the Great Lakes Aquarium otter mascots. Normal admission rates apply; members are always free.
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Lake Superior Zoo hosts this Easter-themed event. Families can partake in a number of activities, including a bunny photo op, an egg hunt with prizes, a coloring contest, food trucks and spring-themed animal enrichment. Members attend for free and can come for an early-access hour from 9-10 a.m.
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Lake Superior Zoo hosts this Easter-themed event. Families can partake in a number of...
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