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Apr 2024
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 »Norton Park Community Input Session
The City of Duluth’s Parks and Recreation Division invites the public to an interactive community-input session for proposed improvements to Norton Park. Additional public input is needed at this time to help guide investment priorities and to better understand community needs and preferences for park improvements. Duluth Parks and Recreation will offer on-site activities for youth ages 3+ for parents and guardians attending the session. Parents must register their child in advance, as space is limited. Parents can register children…
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…
Find out more »Walk for Roya (Children’s Organ Transplant Association)
The Children's Organ Transplant Association along with the Duluth-Superior community has organized a walk for Roya Snyder, a 1st grader at Lester Park Elementary who recently received a life-saving heart transplant in February. Throughout Roya’s lifetime, she will need numerous follow-up clinic visits, anti-rejection medications and possibly additional transplants. Roya’s heart transplant-related expenses continue to be incurred even though her transplant has already happened. COTA helps families who are facing a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support.…
Find out more »Duluth Garden Flower Society Plant Sale
Bring your boxes, wagons or carts to shop for perrenials, annuals, native plants, vegetables, roses, herbs, garden art and more. This sale happens in the Duluth Rose Garden parking lot. All proceeds help neighborhood garden clubs beautify Duluth. This event will happen rain or shine.
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