Bagley Nature Area
Duluth, MN 55811 United States https://bit.ly/3zWhHa3
Jun 2021
Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers Nature Walk
The first guided nature walk of the newly-formed Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers group is in the Bagley Nature Area. Free parking is available in UMD's Lot U off of Junction Avenue. Participants will meet at the yellow gate leading into Bagley from the parking lot. No prior plant-identification experience is necessary.
Find out more »Sep 2021
Outdoor Adventure Sampler
Explore what UMD has to offer for outdoor activities. Experience activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, slack-lining, nature exploration and cooking by the fire. Equipment and staff provided.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until Sep 25, 2021
Free Canoeing and Kayaking on Rock Pond
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until Sep 25, 2021
Try canoeing and recreational kayaking on Bagley Nature Area's Rock Pond. Provided: canoes, recreational kayaks, equipment and instructors.
Find out more »Camp Cooking Extravaganza
Bring along creative, delicious recipes and cook a dish over the fire. Register by noon on September 29. Provided: all cooking equipment, ingredients, supplies and instructor. You Provide: a plate, eating utensils and a mug.
Find out more »Oct 2021
Buckthorn Pull: Removing Invasive Species
Pull Buckthorn with others. Full details here.
Find out more »Apple Cidering the Old-Fashioned Way
Learn about apples while making homemade cider with a hand-crank press. Bring a mug for a taste test. Register by noon, October 11.
Find out more »Pizza in the Woods
Venture into the woods to make homemade pizzas over a fire and learn some camp cooking skills. Register by noon, October 20.
Find out more »Nov 2021
Driftwood Crafts
This University of Minnesota Duluth Recreational Sports Outdoor Program class provides instruction on creating windchimes and other crafts with wood gathered from the shores of Lake Superior. Materials are provided. Participants meet in the Bagley Nature Area classroom. The cost is $2 for UMD student members and $6 for others.
Find out more »Wooden Spoon Carving
Learn how to make a wooden spoon with green woodworking techniques. Hand tools will be provided, but attendees can feel free to bring any hook or whittling knife, small hatchets, or gouges. Register by noon, November 5.
Find out more »Natural Tie-Dye Crafts
Learn how to tie-dye with household ingredients. Bring a white t-shirt or a piece of cotton fabric. Register by noon on November 9.
Find out more »Jan 2022
Winter Adventure Sampler
This University of Minnesota Duluth Recreational Sports Outdoor Program session features snowman building, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, hot chocolate and more. Register for the free three-hour event at umdrsop.org.
Find out more »Kidsrock Winter Wonderland camp at UMD
With schools closed on Jan. 21, children ages 5-12 can spend the day with UMD Kidsrock Camp. The day of winter activities includes sledding, ice skating, snowman-building, cookie-decorating, winter crafting and sipping on hot cocoa. Registration is limited to 32 children. Deadline to sign up is noon on Jan. 20. Children must pack a lunch and dress for the weather.
Find out more »Intro To Winter Camping
Embrace the winter and learn how to winter camp during this University of Minnesota Duluth Recreational Sports Outdoor Program session at Bagley Nature Area. Topics include clothing, food, activity, heat sources, and more. The cost is $3 for UMD student members and $7 for others. Register for the two-hour event at umdrsop.org. Gear and instruction is provided. Attendees should dress for the weather and bring eating equipment. Meet in the Bagley Nature Area Classroom.
Find out more »Mar 2022
Maple Syruping: From Trees to Pancakes
Join wilderness experts for an annual maple syrup program. Learn the history and techniques of this tradition, then tap trees, collect sap and sample the syrup. Register by noon on March 28. Supplies will be provided. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather.
Find out more »Apr 2022
Diamond Willow Hiking Sticks
Learn to make diamond willow hiking sticks. Participants will harvest one or more sticks and bring them back to the working area to peel, shape and carve, leaving the three-hour class with the completed project. Register by noon on April 27. Transportation and sticks will be provided. Bring your own jack knife or utility knife. Meet at Bagley Nature Area Classroom.
Find out more »Jul 2022
Duluth Boundary Waters Day
Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness welcomes families in the Duluth area to experience the adventures of the Boundary Waters at this event. Through a partnership with Duluth Parks and Recreation and the UMD Recreation and Sports Outdoor Program, families can try out BWCA activities like paddling, portaging, fire-building and using a map and compass.
Find out more »Jan 2023
Winter Outdoor Adventure Sampler
This University of Minnesota Duluth Recreational Sports Outdoor Program session features snowman building, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, hot chocolate and more. Register for the free three-hour event at umdrsop.org. For more details visit calendar.d.umn.edu.
Find out more »Feb 2023
Ojibwe Winter Games
Spend the day outside playing traditional Ojibwe games on the rock pond. Bagley Nature Center will be the site for the warming area with hot drinks and other activities indoors. Sponsored by the American Indian Learning Resource Center & Indigenous Student Organization Dress for the weather! Play Hoop and Spear, Snow Snake, and learn how to throw an atlatl. Learn about trapping and furs from the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission. Lunch will be provided at noon. If…
Find out more »Plant Mounting Workshop
The Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers present a plant mounting workshop. Learn basic mounting practices for preservation in natural history collections with a focus on mounting specimens collected from the 2022 Native Plant Foray at Blue Dasher Bog. No prior plant identification or herbarium experience is necessary for participants. Materials will be provided. Pressed plant specimens created at the workshop will become a part of the permanent Olga Lakela Herbarium collection. Please RSVP for this event on the Arrowhead Native Plant…
Find out more »Nov 2023
Plant Mounting Workshop
Come join the Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers for a plant mounting workshop. Learn basic mounting practices for preservation in natural history collections. The focus of the workshop will be mounting specimens collected from the 2023 Native Plant Foray at the Sax-Zim Bog. No prior plant identification or herbarium experience is necessary for participants. Materials will be provided. Pressed plant specimens created at the workshop will become a part of the permanent Olga Lakela Herbarium collection.
Find out more »Lantern Walk
As the winter Solstice nears, symbolize the importance of kindling warmth and light in our hearts with the Spirit of the Lakes annual Community Lantern Walk. Gather up on the hill to light the lanterns and then bravely carry the lights into the darkness and circle the pond. There will be a fire and hot cider afterward. Please RSVP so there are enough lanterns and treats — suggested family donation is $5-$10. Bring your own lantern if you wish.
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