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Join Minnesota Master Naturalists for an afternoon of canoeing and kayaking. All are welcome. Park at the main lot just outside the gate and meet at the Wolfski Welcome Center. Participants should bring their own craft, paddles and life jackets if they have them. There will be 5 canoes, 4 kayaks, PFDs and paddles available for those without a watercraft. (Boulder Lake ELC will have you sign a waiver if you borrow one of theirs). Canoe trollies are also available…
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Veterans to the BWCA is a free trip for veterans to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for canoeing, fishing and camping in the company of fellow veterans. The trip runs July 22-28. Applications can be picked up at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. Applicants must supply DD214 for veteran status verification.
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Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is holding a three-night Bible school. Sessions are on July 22-24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. From the organizers: We're headed to the beach, Breaker Rock Beach-VBS! Children ages 3-11 will learn God’s rock-solid truth in a world of shifting sands. Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. They will get to learn about the vast and incredible…
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$35
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.
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This event has been canceled due to a forecasted rain storm. The St. Louis River Alliance is in need of volunteers throughout the month of July to assist with managing woody debris at the Piping Plover Site in Wisconsin. During these days, participants will be managing woody debris from the shoreline and burning it onsite. Gloves, buckets and contracting bags will be provided. Suggested items for participants to bring: water, a sun hat, sunglasses, gardening or leather gloves, snacks, sunscreen,…
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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.
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Learn to cast a fly rod at a clinic this summer. Gitche Gumee Trout Unlimited have partnered with the City of Duluth to put together the fourth annual fly casting clinic. The event is available to ages 12 and up.
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Learn to cast a fly rod at a clinic this summer. Gitche Gumee Trout...
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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…
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The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, the Douglas County Veterans Service Office and the Western Lake Superior Trolling Association host. The goal of this event is to get 120 veterans (60 from Minnesota and 60 from Wisconsin) out for a day of fishing on Lake Superior. Fish fry and camaraderie to follow under the tent in the parking lot.
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$135
This day-long course is a safe introduction to the sport of coastal kayaking designed to prepare paddlers to comfortably and safely paddle on protected flatwater environments with conditions not to exceed two-foot seas, 15-knot winds and no more than 1½ miles distance from shore. Participants will be actively involved and will learn about sea kayak equipment, paddling techniques, navigation, on-water safety and rescues. The course is for ages 12 and older. All sea kayaking and safety equipment, cold-water immersion wear…
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Food and beverage specials, family-friendly races (gunny sack, egg-and-spoon, water-balloon toss), marshmallows, a campfire, live music from 1-3 p.m. from The Brothers Burn Mountain, $5 chairlift rides and more.
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Food and beverage specials, family-friendly races (gunny sack, egg-and-spoon, water-balloon toss), marshmallows, a campfire,...
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Participants can take turns leading donkeys while learning facts about them and the Amity Creek trail. Out and Active is a monthly group for outdoor adventures for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. These all-ages, beginner-level outings meet once a month in or around Duluth for a range of activities including hiking, donkey walks, paddling, climbing, dogsledding and more. These activities are free to attend, but have a suggested donation of $10-15. A Google Maps link to the trail can be found…
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$74.82
The 12th annual All Pints North Summer Beer Festival includes beer from more than 90 breweries, along with ciders, seltzers, non-alcoholic products and more. The event is put together by the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, a not-for-profit organization founded in 2000. The goal is to "promote Minnesota breweries, create an open line of communication between brewers and connect beer to the consumer." Chairs and blankets can be brought to the festival, but no pets are allowed. The event will be…
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$100
The scientists of LLO are hosting a day-long event for the community to experience the world of freshwater research. From quantifying microplastics to spearheading the field of winter limnology, the science being conducted at LLO underpins a new era of water stewardship. The event will kick off with a morning interpretive cruise followed by an afternoon of demonstrations, presentations and films. Lunch and dinner are provided with purchase of a ticket. Grab your tickets at tickets.umn.edu.
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