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Aug 2024
Forest Bathing
The Duluth Folk School hosts a guided Forest Bathing walk for people ages 18 and older. During this walk participants will have the opportunity to slow down and carefully observe their senses. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, Forest Bathing has been scientifically proven to boost immune strength, reduce stress, and improve cognitive functioning.
Find out more »North Shore Bike Ride
The Gitchi-Gami Trail Association presents its 24th annual North Shore Bike Ride, a celebration of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail. Fully supported rides in several length options are available (8, 28, 34 or 55 miles). Kids registrations are free with a paid adult and t-shirts are free. Online registration is open and is $35 for members or $45 for non-members before August 1st, prices go up $5 after that, and day of registration is available. All rides begin and end at…
Find out more »Grit & Gratitude 2024
Grit & Gratitude is a bike ride to raise money to fight pediatric cancer and celebrate the resilience of Lily Buchholz, who had hepatoblastoma, a rare pediatric liver cancer. Spokengear in Two Harbors is the location of the start and finish. There is a 50-mile gravel course and a 25-mile paved course. The gravel and paved routes are the same for the first few miles. The gravel 50-mile riders turn onto a route following Jeremy Kershaw’s gravel muse, and the…
Find out more »Self Care to Community Care: Beginner Herbalism Apprentice Certificate Course
Duluth Folk School leads a class teaching the beginnings of herbalism. Core components of this course include: Foundations in natural and botanical medicine, cross cultural herbalism, herbs for the life cycle, top herbs used in North America, and botanicals not only for physical health but for contemporary life stressors such as anxiety, depression and environmental toxins. Students will learn to create their own herbal apothecary and take home handcrafted preparations such as teas, tinctures, lotions, oils and flower essences. Participants…
Find out more »Mino Bimaadizi Science and Medicine Fair 2024
The Center of American Indian & Minority Health has partnered with multiple community organizations to host the third annual Mino Bimaadizi Community Science and Medicine Fair. Mino bimaadizi is the Ojibwe translation for “be well.” There will be hands-on science and medicine exhibits, Baaga'adowewin (traditional lacrosse), performances, a plant walk, an Ojibwe language table, a community feast and more.
Find out more »Yoga Flow
This hour yoga flow session will focus on strategically paired poses to stretch and elongate each muscle while focusing on breath work to open your nervous system. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Save your spot in the class at shannon-polson.com.
Find out more »Urban Herbal
Urban Herbal is a full day course for city folks serious about herbs, wellness and being happy urban dwellers during these stressful times. Each section of this class includes solid foundational botanical medicine info and a make-n-take where you’ll hand craft several herbal products to bring home.
Find out more »Sep 2024
Lake Superior Harvest Festival 2024
Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association's 30th annual Harvest Festival is a family-centered event featuring a huge farmers market showcasing the region's agricultural bounty. The event also includes a food court, live music, an energy fair, crafts and more. Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family.
Find out more »Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2024
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a three-mile walk that serves as a fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. The event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's. Registration begins at 1 p.m. The opening ceremony is at 2, followed by the walk. There is no fee to…
Find out more »NorthShore Inline Marathon Registration, Inline Dash and Kids Sprints
The 28th annual NorthShore Inline Marathon events primarily take place on Sept. 14. Events on Sept. 13 include the USA Roller Sports Inline Dashes and Kids Sprints. Schedule 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Official Training, North Shore Scenic Drive and Bayfront Park Noon to 9 p.m. - Accreditation and Packet Pick Up 4 to 4:15 p.m. - USA Roller Sports Dash Inline Sprints Check In (Common Finish Line) 4 to 4:15 p.m. - Kids Sprints registration 4:30 p.m. -…
Find out more »NorthShore Inline Marathon 2024
The 28th annual NorthShore Inline Marathon is a 26.2-mile race along Highway 61. The half marathon starts at 6:45 a.m. and the full marathon starts at 8:45 a.m. The course follows the same route as Grandma's Marathon from Two Harbors down the North Shore, then rolls through the I-35 tunnels and finishes at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. In addition to the full and half inline marathons, there is a roller-ski marathon, a combined 39.3 marathon, a wheels-off half marathon…
Find out more »Finden Marketing Tunnel 10k
The Tunnel 10k race route takes participants through six tunnels on Interstate 35 through Duluth. The closed course allows runners to experience one of the most unique race routes in Minnesota. After the Interstate portion, runners continue along the St. Louis Bay to the finish line at the famous William A. Irvin, a retired lake freighter. There will be live music at the finish line. The Tunnel 10k is part of the 28th annual NorthShore Inline Marathon weekend. This race…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 9:45 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 29, 2024
Community Sauna and Cold Plunge
An event every week that begins at 9:45 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 29, 2024
Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna host communal guided sauna sessions and a natural cold plunge. Each session is an hour and 15 minutes. Some session times may be sold out. Check out the pubic session schedule at the Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna website. Tickets for adult sessions are $53.35 per person and children under age 12 are free.
Find out more »Learn Lightwork Meditation
Lightwork Meditation is a seven class journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. Learn the core components of your energy system and how to recharge them using meditation techniques. Register for the series at duluthfolkschool.com.
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