These guided hikes are a way to explore the Superior Hiking Trail with fellow trail enthusiasts and master naturalists. The routes for the season have been chosen to offer a range of hiking difficulties and showcase the natural wonders of the SHT. Cook County Highway 1 to Cross River September 21, 2024 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This moderate hike is seven miles round-trip with 1,000 feet of elevation change. Normanna Road to Oak Ridge September 28, 2024 9:45 a.m.…
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An evening of night-sky photography, a book-release party and related art. Artists and authors include Travis Novitsky, Astro Bob King and Sam Zimmerman.
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An evening of night-sky photography, a book-release party and related art. Artists and authors...
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$20
Learn how to collect and press plants to contribute to an understanding of biodiversity in our region. We’ll meet at Lester Park and explore the surrounding Amity and Lester Creeks and trails. No experience necessary. This is a fun way to socialize with other plant enthusiasts and take part in a centuries long tradition of collecting plant specimens for teaching, documenting plant populations, and storing genetic material. Bring a lunch or snack to eat while pressing plants. No registration necessary.…
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$60
Northern Exposure Art is hosting a guided plein air painting class in Lester Park. Learn to paint basic landscape imagery with a combination of acrylic techniques. Follow along with various color-mixing, brush techniques and texture demonstrations. No experience required but certainly recommended Reserve your spot at northernexposureart.com.
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Northern Exposure Art is hosting a guided plein air painting class in Lester Park....
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$35
In this three-hour class that takes place both inside and outside, an instructor will guide students in developing a practice of nature journaling using words and sketches to record observations, reflections and questions about nature. Register online at duluthfolkschool.com.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites those interested in non-motorized and motorized use of recreational trail systems in the Cloquet Valley State Forest and Riverlands State Forest in St. Louis County to attend this open house at Pike Lake Elementary School, 5682 Martin Road. The open house will offer the public an opportunity to participate in the forest trails revision planning process for Cloquet Valley State Forest and Riverlands State Forest and to provide input on improving trail sustainability…
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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is hosting a class providing hands-on instruction for adults who are brand new to bicycling. This class is for people who are not comfortable balancing or pedaling on a bike yet. Bikes and helmets will be provided for use during class — a free bike, lock, helmet and lights will also be given to each participant upon completion of the course. This class is for adults only Registration for the class at eventbrite.com — this class…
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Cheers to Chester is a party thrown by Ski Hut raising money for Growing Up Chester, Chester Bowl’s fundraising campaign to expand and renovate the Thom Storm Chalet. Supporters have the chance to win prizes by purchasing $10 raffle tickets. Ski Hut has donated many prizes, including an e-bike. There will be live music from Boxcar, beverages available for purchase from Bent Paddle and food available for purchase from the Rambler food truck.
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Cheers to Chester is a party thrown by Ski Hut raising money for Growing...
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This event has been canceled. 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.
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Plant ecologist and ballpoint pen artist Kelly Beaster recounts five year journey of surveying the Sax-Zim property to classify habitats and document vegetation. The Sax-Zim Bog is home to many unique plant communities that provide the foraging, nesting, hunting and refuge opportunities for the diverse wildlife found in the Sax-Zim Bog. Learn how this data is collected, what characteristics define some of these plant communities, what types of species can be expected in each one and what the overall health…
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$390
Fall Weekends at Wolf Ridge offer all inclusive workshops, providing opportunities for guided exploration and connection with like-minded individuals. Workshops take place on the Wolf Ridge campus and surrounding areas, with lodging and meals provided. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just a curious learner, the experience is designed for lifelong learners who have a passion for the natural world. Participants select a single workshop for the weekend but will have an opportunity to connect with other workshop groups during…
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$85 – $90
The Duluth Women's Ten Mile brings women together to run ten miles from the skyline to shoreline. The course starts on Hawk Ridge and descends Seven Bridges Road where participants cross the bridges before arriving at the Lake Superior shoreline. The second half of the course goes along the Lakewalk to the finish in Leif Erickson Park near downtown Duluth. The Entrepreneur Fund and the Women’s Business Alliance have created the Bridging the Gap Fund. All donations and funds raised…
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The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are in exploring Clough Island and seeking to improve habitat for native flora and fauna. This volunteer opportunity includes canoeing out to the island in the morning to help clear buckthorn throughout the day while learning about the ecology and history of the island. There will be a break for lunch. The 9:30 a.m. meeting location has not been announced; sign up on eventbrite.com to secure a…
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Dixon's Apple Orchard brings their champagne apples to Duluth for this event, which will also feature apple cider, live music, hayrides touring Beaver River Farm, a craft fair, food trucks and more.
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