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Apr 2022
Lake Superior Zoo with Duluth Parks and Recreation
People ages 55 and up can visit the Lake Superior Zoo for a private guided tour and a special behind-the-scenes program. Learn how the Association of Zoos and Aquariums are helping with ring-tailed lemur conservation and meet a zookeeper to watch the lemur troop feed. After the program, have lunch at the Safari Cafe and freely explore the Zoo. Full details and itinerary here.
Find out more »SLRA Annual Membership Meeting: Birding on the National Water Trail
The St. Louis River Alliance's 2022 Annual Membership Meeting includes a special presentation by Margie Menzies about "Birding on the National Water Trail." Menzies will highlight the incredible migrations that come through Duluth. The event is being held online via Zoom. Register at zoom.us.
Find out more »May 2022
World Migratory Bird Day Activities
A two-event celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. Features a Wisconsin Point guided bird walk and migratory movie morning. Attendees are free to visit the Estuarium, which has exhibits on the St. Louis River Estuary. Light snacks and beverages available. Questions? Email: [email protected]
Find out more »Jun 2022
Honky Tonk Hoedown
Join the Border Town Betties for a day of Country Western fun, a benefit for Save The Brays Donkey Rescue. Featuring, line dance lessons, bouncy horse races, mini donkeys and live music by the Lyons Gang. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Find out more »Jul 2022
Backyard Bash 2022
Explore the Lake Superior Zoo after hours during the annual Backyard Bash with live music, yard games, raffles, food trucks, local brews from Blacklist Brewing, cocktails from the Other Place and more. Proceeds go to animal care. Adult tickets are $25 in advance at lszooduluth.org and $30 at the door. Admission is $5 for children ages 12 and under and free for ages 2 and under.
Find out more »Aug 2022
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Oct 30, 2022
Whoopsa Daisy Farm
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Oct 30, 2022
Whoopsa Daisy Farm, in Canosia Township just north of Duluth, opens its farm to the community on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the summer and into the fall. Visit the animals, take a wagon ride, walk through Dinoland and Fairyland, walk through the maze, play on the playgrounds, enjoy arts and crafts and lawn games. Stroll through the gardens and relax on the farm.
Find out more »Bog BioBlitz X
The Friends of Sax-Zim Bog's 10th annual Bog BioBlitz is an opportunity to learn side-by-side with natural-science experts as they lead groups into unique habitats of the greater Sax-Zim Bog. Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join experts in their fields for daylong field trips. Field-trip options include an emphasis on insects, spiders, butterflies, birds, plants, galls, moths, aquatic species and fungi.
Find out more »Tour of Duluth Monarch Waystation Gardens
This event is a self-driving tour of several Duluth Certified Monarch Waystation Gardens that feature a mix of milkweed, nectar and pollinator plants needed for the natural propagation of Monarch butterflies. Hosts will be at all sites to show the gardens and answer questions. Six to seven gardens are on the tour; some simple and others large and elaborate. These Monarch Waystations have been certified by Monarch Watch, a nonprofit education, conservation and research program at the University of Kansas…
Find out more »One event on Aug 12, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on Aug 13, 2022 at 8:00 am
One event on Aug 14, 2022 at 9:00 am
Bayfield County Fair 2022
One event on Aug 12, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on Aug 13, 2022 at 8:00 am
One event on Aug 14, 2022 at 9:00 am
The Bayfield County Fair features the Monster Truck Nitro Tour on Friday and Saturday night, George of the Juggle, a lumberjack show, the Dirt Dash on Sunday and more. Events run Aug. 11-14.
Find out more »Piping Plover Project Intro and Invasive Species Removal
St. Louis River Alliance project lead Tonia Kittelson gives an overview of the Piping Plover Project and discusses habitat features necessary for Piping Plover nesting. There will be time for discussion and questions. Attendees are welcome to also remove invasive species and responsibly harvest milkweed seed (if it is ready), mullein and evening primrose. Wear appropriate layers and bring water and gloves. Instructions to site: travel out to Wisconsin Point via Moccasin Mike Rd., left on Wisconsin Pt. Rd. Travel…
Find out more »Sep 2022
Accessible Bird Observing
Join the Lake Superior Reserve for a free, bird-focused morning. People of all ages and ability levels are welcome to attend this accessible birding event at the Lake Superior Estuarium on Barker’s Island in Superior. Move along the boardwalk or paved trails on a guided bird hike, or explore bird artifacts like feathers and skulls indoors at your own pace. There will be 15 pairs of binoculars for people to use, a spotting scope, a wheelchair mount for the scope,…
Find out more »Hawk Ridge 50th Anniversary Celebration Event
Hawk Ridge is celebrating 50 years of raptor research and education with a event recognizing the past, present and future of Duluth's popular birding location. The annual Hawk Weekend Festival is Sept. 23-25 with a lineup of workshops, speakers, field trips and special events.
Find out more »Oct 2022
PJ’s Rescue Howl-oween
The inaugural PJ's Rescue Howl-oween event features a dog costume contest, raffles and door prizes. Registration runs from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Costume contest voting begins at 3:30. Door prizes and raffles run until 6.
Find out more »Nov 2022
What’s the Buzz?
Learn more about pollinators through workshops, informational tables and speakers. There will be prizes and food.
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