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Feb 2024
North Woods, Great Lakes Course Master Naturalist Course
In this North Woods, Great Lakes, students will travel through the transition from the ice and snow of winter into the greening spring and explore geology, plant and animal communities, inland lakes and bogs, ecology and human interactions of the Northwoods, as well as how Lake Superior impacts and interacts with these ecosystems. The course will run from 9 am to 5 pm over 5 Saturdays beginning February 17 and ending May 4, 2024. Field trips will be incorporated into…
Find out more »One event on Feb 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm
One event on Jan 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm
One event on Jan 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Winter Encounters Snowshoe Walk
One event on Feb 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm
One event on Jan 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm
One event on Jan 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Learn the basics of snowshoeing then head out on the trail to see what awaits in the woods and along the river. Child and adult snowshoes are available and no experience is needed. There is limited capacity and pre-registration is required — more details to come once you pre-register. To pre-register, email [email protected] or call 218-673-7006.
Find out more »Cary J. Griffith Presents Gunflint Falling
Cary J. Griffith will be signing his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, published with the University of Minnesota Press. Award-winning author Cary J. Griffith grew up among the woods, fields and emerald waters of Eastern Iowa. His childhood fostered a lifelong love of wild places. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa and an M.A. in library science from the University of Minnesota. His books explore the natural world. In nonfiction, he…
Find out more »218 Days Sunrise Photography Workshop
The lake is starting to freeze, sea smoke is rising and snow is snowing — what a better time of year to photograph the world's largest lake. During this session, Larsmont Cottages cover camera settings, composition fundamentals, exposure guidelines, use of filters, scouting locations and tips on weather tracking. This workshop includes small group editing session and conference room for editing. Instructors will be using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Suggested equipment includes DSLR or Mirrorless Camera, wide angle lens to…
Find out more »All-BIPOC Snowshoe/Hike
The Superior Hiking Trail Association, in partnership with BIPOC Outdoors Twin Ports, is offering a snowshoeing and hiking series for people of color. Whether snowshoeing or hiking happens depends on snow levels. Hike difficulty level is moderate, or 3.4 miles with 400 feet of elevation gain or loss. People who self-identify as Black, Indigenous or a person of color can register by contacting BIPOC Outdoors Twin Ports via email at bipocoutdoorstp @ gmail.com. For more information about what to expect,…
Find out more »Cary J. Griffith Presents Gunflint Falling
Cary J. Griffith discusses his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, published with the University of Minnesota Press. Award-winning author Cary J. Griffith grew up among the woods, fields and emerald waters of Eastern Iowa. His childhood fostered a lifelong love of wild places. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa and an M.A. in library science from the University of Minnesota. His books explore the natural world. In nonfiction, he covers the…
Find out more »MPR News Presents: Getting to Green in Minnesota Community Conversation
MPR News is presenting the Getting to Green community conversation where experts will talk about the changes people can make in their homes and lives to reduce the energy used from fossil fuels. Register and save your spot at mprevents.org.
Find out more »Create a Raingarden
This workshop, lead by conservation professionals from Carlton Soil and Water Conservation District and South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District, covers step-by-step instructions to help participants successfully install a raingarden on their property. Plus, Carlton SWCD has funds available to help offset the costs of plants, compost, mulch, edging and other materials. A raingarden is a small basin of colorful native plants that add beauty to yards and habitat for native bees, butterflies and other pollinators while collecting…
Find out more »Cary J. Griffith Presents Gunflint Falling
Cary J. Griffith discusses his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, published with the University of Minnesota Press. Award-winning author Cary J. Griffith grew up among the woods, fields and emerald waters of Eastern Iowa. His childhood fostered a lifelong love of wild places. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa and an M.A. in library science from the University of Minnesota. His books explore the natural world. In nonfiction, he covers the…
Find out more »Northern Lights for Newbies
Elizabeth Miller, local wildlife and night sky photographer, presents "Northern Lights for Newbies from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Lois King Education Center at the Sax-Zim Bog Welcome Center. “Northern Lights for Newbies” is a very basic introduction to what the northern lights are, how they occur, and how to maximize the chances of catching them. The Sax-Zim Bog is a great place to watch auroras as it has fairly dark night skies, being situated between Duluth and the…
Find out more »Sport Lead Climbing Clinic
Take your indoor climbing to a new level with lead climbing. Learn how to climb from the ground up, trailing a rope and clipping pre-placed bolts as you go. Practice techniques for tying in, clipping quickdraws, falling safely and belaying a lead climber. Climbing equipment and gear will be provided — you provide personal harness, shoes, and belay device if available. Register at https://umdrsop.d.umn.edu/ by noon the day of the event and make sure you're checked off to belay at…
Find out more »Sea Kayak Pool Practice Session
Ideal for folks who already have a little experience in a kayak, since there is no structured lesson, but beginners are welcome. A mentor will be present to answer questions. Everyone will be required to demonstrate their wet exit (or go through the learning progression in this skill with the mentor). Registration required by 4 p.m. Equipment provided. Meet at UMD Pool, SpHC 20.
Find out more »American Birkebeiner 2024
The 50th annual North American Birkebeiner will feature lapped courses and shortened distances due to lack of snowfall. An open-track event has been added to provide an opportunity for participants to race on Thursday instead of the Friday, Saturday or Sunday events, accommodating a wider range of preferences, safety and schedules. The American Birkebeiner, traditionally a 50K race, will this year be a 30K event. The Kortelopet, traditionally a 29K race, will be condensed to a 20K distance. Additionally, the…
Find out more »Junior Rangers — Rock Investigations
Earthquakes, floods, volcanoes and ice; the park has been shaped by many natural events through time which has left behind interesting rocks to discover. Kids will become junior geologists as they explore how rocks are formed and how scientists test rocks to identify them. Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center.
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