“Don’t panic, it’s only a test.” Duluth’s emergency sirens sound off at roughly 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Explore the wonders of the cosmos at the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium during free shows on Wonderstruck Wednesdays. Limited seating is available. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.…

Forensic psychologist and true crime author Frank F. Weber is speaking about his 2025 release Heartbreak Hollow, which involves the case of a young woman who was promised…

Fly around the canyons on Mars, plunge through Saturn’s rings, find out why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet and more during the planetarium show Journey…

Earth, Moon & Sun is a full-dome planetarium show that explores lunar phases and teaches solar science through the character Coyote, adapted from American Indian oral traditions. It…

Discover the secrets of the Earth’s star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive fulldome format. The Sun has shone…

With all the biodiversity in the greater Sax-Zim Bog ecosystem, seeing the uncommon, rare or difficult-to-find species can require special, targeted effort. This event is the third of…

After more than 180 years of suppression and exclusion, fire (ishkode in the Ojibwe language) is coming back to Minnesota Point. For generations, Anishinaabe people used good fire…

The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is gearing up to hit the road again for the annual Dark Sky Caravan on August 10th – 15th. Minnesota is home to…

The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is gearing up to hit the road again for the annual Dark Sky Caravan on August 10th – 15th. Minnesota is home to…

River Rovers is a nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 that includes story time, snacks and outdoor activities with a different theme each week. The program is available…

Attendees should dress for a mess and meet by the garden in the Upper Plaza (or in the Youth Services Area in bad weather). Kids over 7 may…

The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is gearing up to hit the road again for the annual Dark Sky Caravan on August 10th – 15th. Minnesota is home to…

The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is gearing up to hit the road again for the annual Dark Sky Caravan on August 10th – 15th. Minnesota is home to…

The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is gearing up to hit the road again for the annual Dark Sky Caravan on August 10th – 15th. Minnesota is home to…

The Sax-Zim Bog is a network of habitats, but what makes those habitats so distinct from one another? Environmental conditions like precipitation and temperature help mold ecosystems, as…

The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is gearing up to hit the road again for the annual Dark Sky Caravan on August 10th – 15th. Minnesota is home to…

Attendees should dress for a mess and meet by the garden in the Upper Plaza (or in the Youth Services Area in bad weather). Kids over 7 may…

Inspired by the educational display 4-H posters at the Minnesota State Fair, the 5W State Fair Poster Night invites community members to create an educational poster about a…

The August full Moon reaches its moment of fullness at 11:18 p.m. Quoth Farmers’ Almanac: “August’s full Moon was traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon because the giant sturgeon…

Scientists and staff of the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Large Lakes Observatory invite the community to board and tour the Blue Heron research vessel on the Duluth Harbor…

This informative talk about salamanders is presented by Spencer Rettler, Nongame Wildlife Specialist with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Nongame Wildlife Program. Despite their small stature, salamanders are…

Journey into the world of mosses on this introductory field trip discussing both the natural history and identification of this diverse and challenging group. Mosses are all around…

Tiger beetles are a colorful, yet overlooked group of beetles that are becoming quite popular to amateur entomologists and naturalists. The species is often found in gravel pits…

Spiders are an interesting bunch: some folks have nothing but nice things to say about them, while others cannot bear to be within several hundred feet of these…