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Aug 2024
Dwight’s Point Sea Kayak Paddle
The St. Louis River Alliance and UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP) collaborate for an afternoon of exploring the newly-designated St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. Participants will paddle along towering white pines on steep clay embankments, passing lily pads in bloom and birds basking in their summer quarters. See, smell and hear the flora and fauna that call the estuary home. No experience in kayaks is necessary. All sea kayaking and safety equipment, cold water immersion wear (as…
Find out more »A Midsummer Night’s Dream Youth Acting Camp
A cast of kids, ages 12-18, and local Duluth artists will put on the Shakespearian favorite, A Midsummer Night's Dream, in a one-of-a-kind, two-week theatrical experience. Students will have a guaranteed role and learn audition techniques, get acting guidance, build confidence, take part in workshops, learn tech and much more. The camp runs from Aug.5 to Aug. 18. For more information and registration, visit agileticketing.net.
Find out more »Drawing Manga
Learn about the art behind your favorite manga and graphic novels in this five day summer camp. From the beginning storyboards to the final product, campers will develop storylines and characters, craft pages, apply their imagination and bring their stories to life with various illustrative techniques. To register for the camp, visit duluthartinstitute.org.
Find out more »DIY Room Decor with Tiffany Fenner
Make your room into the ultimate artist space during this five session summer camp. Campers complete a variety of paper mache and clay projects to decorate their space. Projects include clay coaster sets, shelves and oil diffuser beads. For more information and registration, visit duluthartinstitute.org.
Find out more »Wild Mushrooms 101
A two-class course in which attendees can learn about the basics of wild mushrooms, handle mushrooms and embark on a group hike to find wild mushrooms to take home. Aug. 6, 5-8 p.m.: class. Aug. 13, 5-7 p.m.: guided hike. Ages 16+.
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Bird Banding Drop-In
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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 »Making Bath-Bomb Fizzies
Using simple household items, attendees can create fizzy bath treats and go home with at least three bath bombs. Attend this one-hour make-and-take workshop any day from Aug. 7-11 by walking in any time or registering online.
Find out more »Big Drum Teachings with Joe Nayquonabe Sr.
AICHO's 2024-25 Waaseyaa Cultural Teaching Series will host Joe Nayquonabe Sr. (Waabishkibines) who will lead a cultural discussion on Big Drum Teachings. The session will start with sharing a meal. Cultural session is free. Waabishkibines, a first speaker of Ojibwe, will share protocols and procedures specific to the ceremonial drums he sits on throughout Indian country. As a lifelong learner, he is looking to support his fellow Anishinaabeg as they seek ceremonial and spiritual support. He sits on 10 Ceremonial…
Find out more »Craig Blacklock’s Artist Talk
Craig Blacklock will be speaking about his newest exhibit, Within the Wave, which opens on July 26. Blacklock’s photography has always been a testament to the breathtaking beauty and complexity of nature, particularly the interface of land and water in wilderness areas. In this new exhibit, his works capture the essence of Lake Superior’s reflective surfaces and is divided into four evocative movements: Light Waves, Dream Waves, Encroachment and Lamentations.
Find out more »Foraging Foray at Chambers Grove
This class will focus on teaching participants the basics and the how-to of identification of plants and fungi. It is a beginner-level course for those who may be too nervous to try wild plants and mushrooms or for someone who needs guidance in identification. The focus will be on wild edible plants, but foraging can also include searching for fibers, weaving materials, and other craft supplies. The class will meet at Chambers Grove at the pavilion.
Find out more »4-H Cloverbud Art Camp
Youths in grades K-2 can learn about famous children's-book illustrators and create their own art via painting, coloring and collage in this three-day series.
Find out more »Plein Air Painting Class
Northern Exposure Art presents this class, in which participants will complete a 16x20" canvas and learn to paint basic landscape imagery with a combination of acrylic techniques. Covered are various color-mixing, brush techniques and texture demonstrations. No experience required, but it is recommended. All materials are provided. Registration required. Class will take place on Brighton Beach on Lake Superior.
Find out more »Punch Needle Rug Hooking for Beginners
In this workshop participants learn the basics of punch needle rug hooking while working on a small project. Registration includes instructions and a complete punch need project. Attendees should bring a small pointed scissor. The instructor will provide an Oxford punch needle ($32) and a frame and cover for student use during class. These materials will be available for purchase after the class.
Find out more »Forest Bathing
The Duluth Folk School hosts a guided Forest Bathing walk for people ages 18 and older. During this walk participants will have the opportunity to slow down and carefully observe their senses. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, Forest Bathing has been scientifically proven to boost immune strength, reduce stress, and improve cognitive functioning.
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