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Jan 2024
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2024 (Canceled)
The 2024 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has been canceled due to lack of snow.
Find out more »Feb 2024
Love Stinks
The Humane Society of Douglas County, Inc.'s is doing an anti-Valentine's Day fundraising campaign called Love Stinks from January 29 - February 14. During this event, a $5 donation can purchase as many poo-hearts as you wish. Our staff will write the name of your “un-special” person, place or thing on a heart that will be placed in our shelter kitties’ litter boxes for stinky retribution. Guests can come into the shelter to pay with cash, check or card but…
Find out more »Winter Out West 2024
Attend a kids night, see a free family movie, try an outdoor activity and hear some stories and see some animals during this weekend-long event in West Duluth's Spirit Valley.
Find out more »One event on Feb 10, 2024 at 5:30 pm
One event on Feb 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Feb 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm
The Best Date Ever
One event on Feb 10, 2024 at 5:30 pm
One event on Feb 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Feb 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm
A couples' crafting session, followed by an animal experience with a champagne toast and dessert. Six different animal options to choose from.
Find out more »Junior Rangers – Whoo Knew! Owl Explorers
Dive into the nighttime world of owls and unravel the secrets of their extraordinary hunting abilities during this kid’s program. What is their role in the forest food web? Participants get a hands-on look while dissecting owl pellets. Limited number of owl pellets, so sign-up ahead of time to make sure you get a spot. To register contact Kristine Hiller at 218-673-7005 or by email at kris.hiller @ state.mn.us.
Find out more »Night Out at Great Lakes Aquarium
Floundering for Valentine’s Day plans with (or without) that special salmon? Your search o-fish-ally ends here. All adults are welcome for animal encounters, a SCUBA show, touchpool experiences and the oppor-tuna-ty to explore a child-free exhibit floor. Also: the GLA will decorate the exhibit floor with animal-specific (*ahem*) mating facts. Featuring the musical stylings of Misisipi Mike Wolf and on-site bar service available all evening.
Find out more »Mar 2024
Introduction to Horsemanship
Town Line Farms is holding a group class on Tuesdays in March from 12-1 p.m. Participants will learn safety on the ground, body awareness, horse handling techniques and teamwork. For ages 10 and up. There is a 200 pound riding weight limit. Family discounts are available.
Find out more »Camera Trapping with Ryan Pennesi
Ryan Pennesi is a wildlife and nature photographer living on the North Shore of MN, based in Finland. He will share photography stories and techniques from his journey as an artist. Ryan’s specialty is "remote camera trapping" which involves a motion sensor and off-camera flashes. He will discuss the history of camera trapping and what it can teach us in the modern age. He is most interested in using the images and the accompanying tales as conservation tools.
Find out more »Beginner Beekeeping
During the course of this three-day class, build a complete Langstroth beehive and learn the basics of keeping honeybees in Northern Minnesota, so that you are ready to put some bees in your hive later this spring! You will learn what it takes to keep your bees healthy and happy, a little bit of honeybee biology and of course basic beekeeping skills. All registrations must be completed by March 4 so there is time to order supplies – don’t delay!
Find out more »Camp Aqua Affair
Break out the friendship bracelets and hike up those tube socks! Great Lakes Aquarium’s 6th annual fundraising event is going to camp! Great Lakes Aquarium is setting up for an adults-only, after-hours evening adventuring back to a simpler time while exploring a festively decorated exhibit floor, SCUBA show, animal encounters and touchpool experiences. Ticket gets you unlimited food and beverage sampling from local vendors, camp-themed activities and décor, fresh vinyl jams from TNT HiFi Soundsystem, access to our raffle and…
Find out more »Apr 2024
Design a Hummingbird Feeder
All April long. Choose the colors, size and glass manipulations and then watch artists make a custom feeder. All glass is handled by the artists.
Find out more »Planting for Pollinators
The Duluth Public Library's Mount Royal Branch hosts a presentation by Amy Westbrook of Northern Native Gardens about pollinators and the native plants they need to thrive. Participants will learn how they can support pollinators and native plant species -- whether in a yard, on a balcony, in a public space or through time and energy. This program is suitable for teens and adults. No registration required; meet in the Blue Room.
Find out more »Wonders of Wildwoods
Valerie, the director of Animal Rehabilitation at the Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, presents a lecture about helping wild animals in need. This takes place at the Mount Royal Branch in the Blue Room.
Find out more »Otters’ Birthday
Great Lakes Aquarium celebrates the 11th birthdays of two otters: Agate and Ore. Otter birthday cake is served along with otter-themed crafts, animal encounters, touchpool experiences and a SCUBA show. Schedule: 11 a.m. - Otter Program on the first floor (Otter Cove) 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. - SCUBA Show on the first floor (Isle Royale) 3 p.m. - Otter Birthday Cake on the first floor (Otter Cove) All day - Otter Crafts, Otter Birthday Cards, Various Animal Encounters, Feedings & Touchpool…
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