Nov 2017
Lake Superior Estuarium
The new Lake Superior Estuarium is open Friday and Saturday afternoons on Barkers Island in Superior. Family-centered exhibits tell the story of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior and the communities on their shores.
Find out more »Dec 2017
Kids’ Story Hour at the Estuarium
With kids home over the holidays, the Lake Superior Estuarium is hosting four special morning story hours, geared for children ages three to nine. Each morning story hour includes two or three stories with a focus on nature, outdoor play, an indoor craft or game and snacks.
Find out more »Jan 2018
Kids’ Story Hour at the Estuarium
Geared for children ages three to nine. Each morning Story Hour includes two or three stories with a focus on nature. Also: outdoor play, indoor crafts, a game and snacks.
Find out more »RiverTalks: Terns in the Estuary
Annie Bracey, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Minnesota and Fred Strand, former Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources biologist, will present: “Terns in the Estuary: a Species in Need.” They will focus on Interstate Island, a protected bird nesting site in the Duluth-Superior Harbor. The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Minnesota and Wisconsin Sea Grant programs have teamed up to offer this series of informal evening talks about the St. Louis River Estuary. Everyone is invited.
Find out more »Feb 2018
Superior Speaker Series: Sturgeon in Wisconsin
Paul Piszczek, Wisconsin DNR Fisheries biologist, will talk about sturgeon in the St. Louis River and Estuary. Wisconsin and Minnesota DNR staff have worked together to stock and study sturgeon in the St. Louis River. These ancient fish can live more than 100 years and are highly dependent on good water quality to survive. Recent successes in establishing sturgeon in the region speaks to the ongoing efforts to restore the estuary. Piszczek will weave together a story of history, general…
Find out more »RiverTalk: Muskies in the Estuary
What was found in a summer 2017 research project tracking and studying muskies, a top predator in the St. Louis River Estuary? Find out at the February RiverTalk. These informal, free events are held monthly from October through May at the reserve's new Estuarium interpretive center on Barker's Island in Superior. The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Minnesota and Wisconsin Sea Grant sponsor the events.
Find out more »One event on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:30 am
One event on Mar 30, 2018 at 2:30 pm
One event on Apr 7, 2018 at 10:30 am
One event on Apr 27, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Story Hour at the Estuarium
One event on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:30 am
One event on Mar 30, 2018 at 2:30 pm
One event on Apr 7, 2018 at 10:30 am
One event on Apr 27, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Kids ages 3-7 are welcome to join this free story hour that includes snacks, games, crafts and fun in Superior's newest public space.
Find out more »Apr 2018
Superior Speakers: Regional Citizen Science Opportunities
Speakers from the City of Superior and the Lake Superior Citizen Science Collaborative will present on the variety of ways one can get involved in citizen science. Everything from weather watchers to stream monitoring to bird surveys and online video games -- which help scientists manage data sets -- will be covered. Light refreshments will be served.
Find out more »Jun 2018
An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Thursday, repeating until Aug 23, 2018
River Rovers Nature Playgroup
An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Thursday, repeating until Aug 23, 2018
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve offers the River Rovers Nature Playgroup for children ages 3-7 starting Thursday, June 14 and running every Thursday through August 23. Parents or guardians should be in attendance with their children for the duration of the program. No registration is necessary. Attendance is free and snacks are provided. Nature activities, crafts, games and stories will be conducted by Lake Superior NERR staff. For more information on River Rovers Nature Playgroup, please contact the…
Find out more »Sep 2018
Caught Between Coasts Book Release
Clover Valley Press celebrates the release of a new poetry collection by Jan Chronister, Caught Between Coasts, with music by Sarah Jane Hale and Joe Lindzius, the acoustic duo known as Similar Dogs. Light refreshments are served. Visit clovervalleypress.com for information.
Find out more »Wild About Rice Festival
Topics: restoration, protection, harvesting know-how, cooking demonstrations and a celebration of wild rice for all. Guest speakers, fun kids' activities, wild rice for purchase, dishes to taste. Learn to love manoomin -- the food that grows out of the water -- and celebrate this special plant native only to our region of the world.
Find out more »Oct 2018
Preparing Urban Green Spaces in the Lake Superior Watershed for Climate Change
Minnesota Sea Grant and partners host a workshop for municipal foresters, planners, park managers, consulting arborists, nursery professionals, landscape architects and others interested in learning more about adapting urban green spaces to climate change. Space is limited and registration is required.
Find out more »Jan 2019
One event on Jan 5, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on Jan 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm
One event on Jan 12, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on Jan 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm
One event on Jan 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Winter Rovers Nature Play
One event on Jan 5, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on Jan 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm
One event on Jan 12, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on Jan 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm
One event on Jan 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Winter Rovers is a recurring outdoor event for kids age 3-7. It includes playful learning in nature, as well as indoor stories, snacks, crafts and games. Each day has a different theme. Parents or caretakers should attend with their children for the duration of the program. No preregistration is necessary and children can join for one event or the entire series. Participants should dress to be outdoors for up to an hour, depending on the weather. Cancellations are posted on…
Find out more »Mar 2019
Women in Science Mentor Day
The Northwoods Women in Science (NWIS) host the 4th annual Mentor Day. Meet area female scientists, do experiments together and learn about careers in water science. All middle-school and high-school-aged students are invited to attend.
Find out more »Jun 2019
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until Aug 29, 2019
River Rovers Nature Play Group
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until Aug 29, 2019
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve offers the River Rovers Nature Playgroup for children ages 3-7 starting Thursday, June 20 and running every Thursday through August 29. Parents or guardians should be in attendance with their children for the duration of the program. No registration is necessary. Attendance is free and snacks are provided. Nature activities, crafts, games and stories will be conducted by Lake Superior NERR staff. For more information on River Rovers Nature Play Group, contact Lake…
Find out more »Jul 2019
Lake Superior Day 2019
Live entertainment for all ages, free stand-up paddleboarding, kids' activities, food trucks, a raffle, games, stories and more. There will be a 4k paddleboard race around Barker's Island (sign up at duluthsup.com) at 10 a.m to kick the event off.
Find out more »Aug 2019
Include Me Outdoors!
A workshop for environmental and outdoor educators, featuring personal voices to help make outdoor lessons more physically inclusive. Hear from a panel of individuals with first-hand experience living with disabilities (facilitated by Eric Larson from Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute) and engage in developing strategies for supporting individuals with physical disabilities in outdoor education. Dinner and refreshments included.
Find out more »Feb 2020
The River Talks: Wild Rice in the Estuary
River Talks is an annual free, informal speaker series about the St. Louis River Estuary in Duluth-Superior and a cooperative project between the Wisconsin and Minnesota Sea Grant programs and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Find out more »Mar 2020
The River Talks: Akinomaage: Teaching from the Earth
Photographer Vern Northrup shares reflections on the St. Louis River, along with beauty and insight through photos of the natural world. The River Talks is an annual, free, informal speaker series about the St. Louis River Estuary in Duluth-Superior and a cooperative project between the Wisconsin and Minnesota Sea Grant programs and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Find out more »Apr 2020
The River Talks: What Tourism Means for the River (Postponed)
This event has been postponed until further notice. River Talks is an annual, free, informal speaker series about the St. Louis River Estuary in Duluth-Superior and a cooperative project between the Wisconsin and Minnesota Sea Grant programs and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Find out more »May 2020
The River Talks: Goose Control and Wild Rice (Postponed)
This event is postponed until further notice. River Talks is an annual free, informal speaker series about the St. Louis River Estuary in Duluth-Superior and a cooperative project between the Wisconsin and Minnesota Sea Grant programs and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Find out more »Jul 2020
Lake Superior Day 2020
Celebrate Lake Superior Day in 2020 with a week of scavenger hunt challenges and a virtual concert from funk-rock band One Less Guest. The family-friendly scavenger hunt takes place on Facebook during the week leading up to Lake Superior Day. Scavenger hunt challenges will be highlighted on the Lake Superior Reserve’s Facebook page. The wide-ranging hunt will take participants all over town, visiting Superior’s famous landmarks and beautiful places. Scavenger hunt participants can submit their completed scavenger hunt at the…
Find out more »Jul 2021
Lake Superior Day 2021
Free family fun, live music, kids’ activities, stand-up paddleboarding, informational booths and food vendors, all focused on celebrating and appreciating Lake Superior. Full details here.
Find out more »Jan 2022
The River Talks: Spirit Island in the St. Louis River
The River Talks is a series of informal science presentations about the St. Louis River Estuary in Duluth-Superior. In this edition Jeff Savage, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa cultural center and museum director, presents “Stories of Spirit Island.” The event is a cooperative project between the Wisconsin and Minnesota Sea Grant programs and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Find out more »Apr 2022
Open House on St. Louis River Beneficial Use Impairment
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are seeking public comments from until April 26 on their recommendation to remove the Degraded Fish and Wildlife Populations Beneficial Use Impairment from the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Degraded Fish and Wildlife Populations was one of nine Beneficial Use Impairments identified in the St. Louis River AOC. All six management actions required to remove…
Find out more »May 2022
World Migratory Bird Day Activities
A two-event celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. Features a Wisconsin Point guided bird walk and migratory movie morning. Attendees are free to visit the Estuarium, which has exhibits on the St. Louis River Estuary. Light snacks and beverages available. Questions? Email: [email protected]
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