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Party for the Planet
The Lake Superior Zoo hosts an after hours "Party for the Planet" the Friday before Earth Day. Guests can find out what the animals are up to at dusk and meet endangered species up close. Activities include live music from Chuck Perry, animal presentations, fire dancers and a campfire with s’mores and hot chocolate. The Arrowhead Astronomical Society will also be on hand with telescopes for viewing the night sky. Tickes are $10 for ages 13 and older, $5 for…
Find out more »Earth Day Beach Clean-up
The City of Duluth, Friends of the Lakewalk, FUSE Duluth, Gardner Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council host a “spring cleaning” from Brighton Beach to the Park Point Beach House. A pizza party will follow. Full details and registration can be found here. Questions can be directed to Cheryl Skafte at [email protected] or 218-730-4334. Any group wanting to organize their own clean-up can register at http://duluthmn.gov/parks/volunteer/clean-and-green-request-form.
Find out more »Skyline Parkway Spring Cleanup
The Duluth Experience, Duluth Parks and your favorite local online living room are teaming up for an Earth Day cleanup on Skyline Parkway. Volunteers will meet in front of Lake Superior Brewing Company, where The Duluth Experience shuttle will provide transport to cleanup locations along Skyline Parkway. Volunteers should dress for the weather, bring a bottle of water, and wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear. Cleanup supplies will be provided. Lake Superior Brewing will host the after party. For more information, contact…
Find out more »Adopt a Beach Park Point
Spirit of the Lake Community School hosts a beach clean-up along the shoreline and bay areas of Park Point. Prizes will be awarded for the most garbage picked up and for the most unusual find. Participants are invited to bring a zero waste meal for a picnic afterwards from 4 p.m. 5 p.m. The group will meet at at Park Point Pavilion.
Find out more »Bike with Amy and Dave Freeman to Bent Paddle
Explorers, water protectors and authors of A Year in the Wilderness Amy and Dave Freeman are swinging by Zeitgeist Arts Cafe for a three-mile group ride as part of their "Peddle to D.C. Book Tour to Save the Boundary Waters." The bike ride will follow off-street multi-use paths to Bent Paddle Brewing. This event is part of Zeitgeist's Bus Bike Walk Month.
Find out more »Explorers Dave and Amy Freeman at UMD
Authors and National Geographic Adventurers of the Year Amy and Dave Freeman stop by UMD during their 1,750-mile book tour by bicycle from Ely, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. Amy and Dave will read from their new book, A Year in the Wilderness: Bearing Witness in the Boundary Waters and discuss continuing their efforts to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from the threat of proposed copper mining.
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Parents and Pals Playtime
An event every week that begins at 9:30am on Tuesday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Parents and preschool-aged children are invited to come and play in an area with toys and flooring. Coffee and snacks will be available. Parents must be present with children. Note: holidays may affect schedule.
Find out more »Western Waterfront Trail Run
The Northern Minnesota Track Club Spring Trail Series is comprised of six trail runs in Duluth and Superior and one road race. The first race is a 4.85-miler on the Western Waterfront Trail. Racers meet in the parking lot behind the Munger Inn. All runners must sign a waiver to participate; only one waiver is needed for the entire year. Dogs are no longer allowed on NMTC runs. All races are free; donations are accepted. Full Series Schedule April 25,…
Find out more »Festival of Spring
The Junior League of Duluth is launching its inaugural Festival of Spring, The festival celebrates local vendors, resources and seasonal family fun with a garden flair. Attendees can attend sessions on gardening, ask questions of local experts, discover how to support local outdoor-themed businesses and shop at over 40 vendor stands. Vendors will sell gifts, spring décor and gardening goods. To attend an educational session during the event, sign up here. More information can be found at https://www.juniorleagueduluth.org/events/festival-of-spring.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Ladies Mountain Bike Ride
Meet at parking lot on Riverside Avenue in West Duluth for a group ride on the Western Waterfront Trail and Munger Trail. Join COGGS Ladies weekly Tuesday night ride for a social group ride for all skill levels. Meet other ladies and learn the basics of mountain biking and more about Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores.
Find out more »Point Pine Trail Run
The Northern Minnesota Track Club Spring Trail Series is comprised of six trail runs in Duluth and Superior and one road race. This race is a 4.25-miler through the Park Point Recreation Area. Racers meet in the parking lot at the end of Minnesota Avenue, near Sky Harbor Airport. All runners must sign a waiver to participate; only one waiver is needed for the entire year. Dogs are no longer allowed on NMTC runs. All races are free; donations are…
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Shark Watching Society
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until May 30, 2018
In an effort to keep the waters of Lake Superior shark free, Glensheen Mansion and Museum invites the public to post watch every Wednesday night in May while enjoying a bonfire on the shore of Lake Superior. There will be a cash bar with beer and wine available for purchase. It is suggested that guests bring their own chairs and dress accordingly for a lakeside bonfire.
Find out more »Duluth Explorers Club: A Walk in the (North) Woods
In 2017, Tina Higgins Wussow solo-hiked the entire Superior Hiking Trail on something that seemed a lot like a whim. At this season's final meeting of the Duluth Explorers Club, Tina will speak on her adventure. Drinks at 7, lecture at 7:30.
Find out more »Twin Ports Motorcycle Expo and Car Show 2018
Also: the Virgil Cane Band performs live music in the beer garden. Kids under 12 are free. Proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Find out more »Spirit Mountain Run
The Northern Minnesota Track Club Spring Trail Series is comprised of six trail runs in Duluth and Superior and one road race. This race is a 10 miler across Spirit Mountain, Beck's Road, and Skyline Boulevard. Racers park in the Spirit Mountain parking lot off of West Skyline Boulevard, then walk down the ski hill and follow the service road to the right. All runners must sign a waiver to participate; only one waiver is needed for the entire year.…
Find out more »Fairlawn Garden Work Day
Fairlawn Mansion is looking for volunteers to help maintain Fairlawn’s gardens. No experience is necessary. Attendees should bring gloves and tools if they have them. Fairlawn's gardener will be available to work with the volunteers. For more information, call 715-394-5712.
Find out more »Ely’s Peak Trail Run
The Northern Minnesota Track Club Spring Trail Series is comprised of six trail runs in Duluth and Superior and one road race. This race is a 4.25-miler in Magney-Snively Park. Racers meet in the Magney-Snively Park parking lot. All runners must sign a waiver to participate; only one waiver is needed for the entire year. Dogs are no longer allowed on NMTC runs. All races are free; donations are accepted. Full Series Schedule May 9, 6 p.m. - Ely's Peak…
Find out more »Spring Ultimate Frisbee Youth League
Duluth's Parks and Recreation division is organizing the 2018 Spring Ultimate Frisbee Youth League. It will build upon growing participation in youth ultimate Frisbee in Minnesota and provide girls and boys ages 7-10 and 11-15 the opportunity to play organized Ultimate Frisbee. All skill levels are encouraged to register. Games will be played on the turf in Seitz Arena during two four-week sessions. The cost is $25 per session. Session I games are on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.…
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VertiGals Monthly Climb Night
An event every month that begins at 7:00pm on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely
The North Shore VertiGals host a monthly climb night for any females and female-identifying folks on the second Friday of every month. New climbers and families with kids are welcome. Climbers who need to purchase a pass should arrive about 15 minutes early, as Fridays are typically busy at VE. Day passes at VE are half price for women on Fridays. Full price day passes are $14. A rental package including shoes, a harness, a chalk bag with chalk and…
Find out more »Woodland Trail Run
The Northern Minnesota Track Club Spring Trail Series is comprised of six trail runs in Duluth and Superior and one road race. This race is a 4.85 mile trail run in the Woodland neighborhood. Racers meet at the Morningside gravel pit on Jean Duluth Road, south of Martin Road. All runners must sign a waiver to participate; only one waiver is needed for the entire year. Dogs are no longer allowed on NMTC runs. All races are free; donations are…
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