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Jul 2024
4-H Performing Arts Day Camp
Learn about the history of different puppet styles and gain experience in making your own puppets. Participants will work on storytelling, character development and set design that will be shown as a performance at the end of the week. Sessions run Jul7 22-25. For more information and registration, visit extension.umn.edu.
Find out more »Nature Journaling and the Art of Observation
In this three-hour class, the instructor will guide you in developing a practice of nature journaling using words and sketches to record observations, reflections and questions about nature. Reserve your spot at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »One event on Jun 26, 2024 at 7:00 am
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One event on Jul 10, 2024 at 7:00 am
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One event on Aug 7, 2024 at 7:00 am
Bird Banding Drop-In
One event on Jun 26, 2024 at 7:00 am
One event on Jul 2, 2024 at 7:00 am
One event on Jul 10, 2024 at 7:00 am
One event on Jul 24, 2024 at 7:00 am
One event on Aug 7, 2024 at 7:00 am
Since 1993, Wolf Ridge has been a site for a long-term international study to learn about the lives and health of migratory songbird populations. Visitors can observe these birds up-close and learn about the banding process and bird research. Meet at the Forest Ecology Building. Open to all ages. Banding will be canceled on rainy days.
Find out more »Make a Custom Facial Toner
Participants in this one-hour workshop will be taught how to make their own customized facial toner. Face toners prep the skin for moisturizers and serum while getting rid of excess excess oil, dirt or makeup. Various workshop times are available July 24-28. Register online at mixcosmetiques.com.
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Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Summer Series 2024
One event on Jun 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm
One event on Jul 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm
One event on Jul 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm
One event on Jul 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering summer webinars to present ideas to get outdoors, such as backyard beekeeping, cooking wild game, birding 101, topwater bass fishing and orienteering. The webinars are at noon on Wednesdays through the month of August. For more information visit dnr.state.mn.us. Register at webex.com.
Find out more »Beginner Paddling and Water Safety River Connection Event
Presented by the St. Louis River Alliance and University of Minnesota-Duluth Recreation Sports Outdoor Program. All gear will be provided, including lifejackets, canoes and paddles. No prior paddle experience necessary. During this event, attendees will learn how to properly fit and wear a life jacket and the basics of cold-water safety and paddle-stroke skills.
Find out more »Recycled Rag Crochet Creations
With fabric scraps, old t-shirts and a crochet hook, attendees can create a one-of-a-kind rag rug, bowl, or tote. Participants will learn to make a foundation and then make modifications. The class will go over making t-shirt yarn, how to do a knotless join and learning the two basic crochet stitches needed. Students should bring old t-shirts, cotton scraps, sharp scissors and a size N crochet hook. Additional fabric and rotary cutters will be available. Best for teen to adult…
Find out more »Traditional Textile Arts From India Demos
Demos of traditional textile arts from India, including weaving, painting, block printing and tie-dye.
Find out more »Black Ash Berry Basket Class
Make a berry basket from black ash in this three-hour class. The finished basket will be 4 inches by 4 inches and perfect for holding your freshly picked berries. Techniques will be mostly beginner level and most materials will be pre-cut. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Flower Magic Design Workshop
Presented by Prairie Rose Farm and Floral. Enjoy a locally-crafted beverage, learn the art of floral design and create a locally-grown flower arrangement to take home.
Find out more »One event on Jul 25, 2024 at 8:00 am
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FinnFest 2024
One event on Jul 25, 2024 at 8:00 am
One event on Jul 26, 2024 at 8:00 am
One event on Jul 27, 2024 at 8:00 am
One event on Jul 28, 2024 at 8:00 am
The 41st annual FinnFest USA is an event with academic and cultural components that inform as well as celebrate Finnish and Finnish American culture. The five-day festival at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center runs July 24-28, with some events at other locations. For a full rundown of the schedule for each day, visit 2024.finnfest.us. This year’s festival begins with tours, evening dances, films and seminars on Wednesday and Thursday, and continues on with typical FinnFest programming throughout the week. Festival…
Find out more »LLO Science on Deck
Scientists and staff of UMD's Large Lakes Observatory invite the community to board and tour the Blue Heron research vessel in the Duluth Harbor near Pier B Resort. The Science on Deck event is free and runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. These tours are offered three times this summer -- June 21, July 26 and Sept. 27. LLO started hosting them in the spring of 2013. During Science On Deck, the vessel is tied up at Pier B…
Find out more »Intro to Wire-Wrapping
Presented by Flow It Out Creations. Learn the two different wire-wrapping techniques used to create a crystal pendant. Beginner-friendly. 21+.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Aug 30, 2024
Friday Night Glassblowing
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Aug 30, 2024
All summer long, glassblowers demonstrate a wide variety of techniques and products and make themselves available for questions.
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