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Apr 2024
Lincoln Park Cleanup
Lincoln Park Cleanup volunteers meet up at Ursa Minor Brewing Co. to clean up litter in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Find out more »The St. Louis River: A Virtual Tour of Recreation Opportunities
This year’s St. Louis River Area of Concern celebration features a virtual tour of accessible cleanup project sites on the river and information from recreational experts on where to go and what to see along the river.
Find out more »Slackline Clinic
RSOP is hosting a slackline clinic to challenge your balance, build core strength and have fun. Instructors will be on hand to teach the basics of beginning slacklining. Non-Rec Center members must purchase a climbing day or semester pass — all UMD students are free. Register online at umdrsop.d.umn.edu or at the door.
Find out more »WLSSD Courtland Street Block Party and Medicine Cabinet Clean-Out
An open house at WLSSD's Courtland Street facilities that includes education, giveaways and specialized disposal events. Bring expired or unwanted medications to be safely and confidentially disposed of for free and tour the compost site.
Find out more »By Youth For Youth Bike Check Basics
Duluth Public Library hosts By Youth For Youth Bike Check Basics: Free Workshop for Kids + Teens (with any level of experience). This is part of the Transportation Equity We Bike series. Learn how to: - Fix your flat - Lubricate your chain - Align your brakes - Set your seat - And more
Find out more »Free Park Day
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers free admission to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on four days each year. On Free Park Days the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit to enter state parks and recreation areas. The entrance fee waiver does not cover activities like camping, rentals or tours. The goal of Free Park Days is to get all Minnesotans outdoors. Most Minnesotans live within 30 miles of a state park. Visitors looking…
Find out more »Saturdays at the Farm
Explore the Eco3 Urban Farm, learn about their food systems programming and enjoy hands-on family activities.
Find out more »Outdoor Pursuit Used Gear Sale
OP is doing some spring cleaning and replacing some equipment. Most of the used gear is 3-5 years old. No pre-sales.
Find out more »May 2024
Make Your Own Bug Spray
Learn about local plants and essential oils that you can use to make your own bug spray to keep mosquitoes and ticks away this summer. Each person will make their own big spray to take home and use afterwards. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Sauna Days 2024
Larsmont Cottages brings the best of Finland to the North Shore May 3-5. Experiences include saunas with a cold plunge, Finnish cuisine, and locally crafted beer and spirits at Sauna Days. For weekend lodging packages and all-weekend passes without lodging are available for purchase. Friday starting at noon: Welcome Sauna Lovers' Social Hour: free beer tasting and food Sunset Sauna Session & cold plunges Live music and bonfires Saturday starting at noon: Lake Superior Morning Swim Club Breakfast buffet in…
Find out more »Everyone Can Bird – Spring Migration at Chambers Grove
Everyone Can Bird is presented at Chambers Grove and follows the migration of many different bird species returning for the spring. This event is planned in partnership with the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, Duluth Parks and Recreation, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Wisconsin Sea Grant, Embark Supported Employment, Minnesota Land Trust and the Lake Superior Reserve. Additional accommodations can be made by emailing [email protected] or calling Luciana at 715-399-4085 at least 10 days before the event.
Find out more »Minnesota Fishing Opener 2024
Lunkers and leeches abound on this high holy day for Minnesotans. Minnesota fishing season for walleye, bass, northern pike and lake trout opens each year on the Saturday two weeks prior to the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend.
Find out more »John S. Werner Memorial 5K Run-Walk
The Saint Louis County Historical Society and its Veterans Memorial Hall are holding a 5k to honor the memory of Command Sergeant Major John S. Werner. CSM John S. Werner was mayor of the city of Rice Lake, a Boy Scout troopmaster, a mechanic and veteran of more than 40 years and passed away March 25, 2023. Proceeds will benefit the programs of the SLCHS’s Veterans Memorial Hall, which Werner cared so deeply about, including the Society’s Annual Remembrance Dinner,…
Find out more »Lincoln Park Farmers Market Growing Season Kickoff Party
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market kicks off the spring growing season. The event includes live music, venderes and a seed swap. Hosts encourage guests to bring their dancing shoes and extra seeds. Market vendors sell items such as produce, eggs, meat, canned goods, baked goods, gluten free and vegan items, crafts, health products, and garden and bedding plants. SNAP participants can swipe their EBT card at the market and receive additional matching market bucks. The full match is a $15…
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