Free
An event to benefit Animal Allies. There will be local vendors, live music, food and drink specials and activities for pooches. Animal Allies will also have a free microchip clinic. All dogs and cats need to be on a leash or in a carrier. Limit two animals per family. Breeders will be charged. Rain or shine.
Find out more »
An event to benefit Animal Allies. There will be local vendors, live music, food...
more
Free – $20
The Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers’ fifth hike of their Guided Hike Series is a tour of an old-growth white-pine forest ecosystem with professor emeritus John Pastor. Location: The White Pine Picnic Area in the Superior National Forest off Forest Highway 15. This event is approximately an hour from Duluth.
Find out more »
The Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers’ fifth hike of their Guided Hike Series is a...
more
Free
Bring potluck food to share. Hotdogs and s'mores will be provided. Beach is small, pebbly and uncrowded with picnic tables, a grill and firepit in a grassy area and a porta potty. No lifeguard on duty. PFD's availble. Contact [email protected] or 218-576-3348 for more info. Suggested gear: swimwear, towel, water shoes, water bottle, sunscreen and bug spray. RSVP on Facebook.
Find out more »
Bring potluck food to share. Hotdogs and s'mores will be provided. Beach is small,...
more
Free
Attendees at this event can make a donation and then enjoy ice cream cones or dishes. Money raised benefits Chum, the Duluth nonprofit that provides basic necessities through their food shelf and emergency shelter. Central Hillside Farmer's Market, 503 E. 3rd St. Hosted by Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
Find out more »
Attendees at this event can make a donation and then enjoy ice cream cones...
more
Free
The Strut event caters to Duluth's dogs and dog owners while fundraising for Animal Allies. Attendees can enjoy live music by Christopher David Hanson on the outdoor stage from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Blankets and chairs are welcome. There will also be silly pet tricks with prizes for the winner. Food and beverages are available. Animal Allies is tabling throughout the event.
Find out more »
The Strut event caters to Duluth's dogs and dog owners while fundraising for Animal...
more
Free – $86
This is a weekend of races on some of Duluth's trails. Friday kicks off with the Juniors & Open Hill Climb. Saturday's race distances include the Mountain Lap, 5k, The Creeks, 8 Mile and the Forest Track 13.7-Mile. Duluth trail running that includes rocky and rooty climbs, creek crossings and a plunge through Ely's Tunnel in the Forest Track. Runners of all levels are invited. Find the weekend schedule at https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/MN/Duluth/SummitNorthTrailRuns.
Find out more »
This is a weekend of races on some of Duluth's trails. Friday kicks off...
more
Free
The 2023 musical fantasy Wonka tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, a central character in the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The Downtown Duluth Council presents Movies in the Park at Leif Erikson Park every Friday at sunset from mid-July to August. Start times differ slightly for each due to sunset. All of the selected movies are family-friendly and rated PG or PG-13.
Find out more »
The 2023 musical fantasy Wonka tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, a central...
more
Free
Learn more about the biodiversity of the Sax-Zim Bog and help document undocumented species at the 12th annual Bog BioBlitz. Options include an emphasis on insects, spiders, butterflies, birds, plants, galls, moths, aquatic species and fungi. Participants will choose their field trip and spend the day learning, exploring and documenting what they find. The groups will gather back at the Welcome Center around 2 p.m. to discuss their discoveries and share their best finds. This event will take place outdoors.…
Find out more »
Learn more about the biodiversity of the Sax-Zim Bog and help document undocumented species...
more
$120
Ariel Bonkoski and Maria Wesserle lead this full day of foraging at the Hartley Nature Center. The workshop begins with two indoor slideshow presentations: one covering introductory information about wild mushroom foraging, and the other about wild edible plants that might be present in the area. The presentations will be followed by a break for lunch; participants should bring a bag lunch. Afterward the instructors will guide students along the trails and help them apply their newfound knowledge to the…
Find out more »
Ariel Bonkoski and Maria Wesserle lead this full day of foraging at the Hartley...
more
Free
A volunteer cleanup day on the Piping Plover Wildlife Sanctuary on Wisconsin Point with project Leader Mikayla Erickson and a small group of master naturalists. Participants will handle non-local invasive species (such as tansy) and clear the Piping Plover’s nesting area of unwanted vegetation. Erickson will give a complete site tour and speak on the improvements made from 2023. Gloves, buckets and contracting bags will be provided. Bring equipment/materials if you have them. No prior experience needed; safety and plant…
Find out more »
A volunteer cleanup day on the Piping Plover Wildlife Sanctuary on Wisconsin Point with...
more
$43
This two-hour class focuses on providing attendees with the basics of plant identification. 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 identification information focuses on wild edibles, but foraging can also include searching for fibers, weaving materials and other craft supplies. Register online at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »
This two-hour class focuses on providing attendees with the basics of plant identification. It...
more
$35
In this class, the instructor guides attendees in developing a practice of nature journaling, using words and sketches to record observations, reflections and questions about nature. The session starts in the Folk School classroom with time for participants to share their interests, goals and ideas for what to include in a nature journal. Then, attendees move outdoors to make observations and record them in their journals. The rest of the session is used for sharing observations, questions and resources. If…
Find out more »
In this class, the instructor guides attendees in developing a practice of nature journaling,...
more
Free
Hosted by author/naturalist Sparky Stensaas. Learn about some of Minnesota's most unique birds and explore the changes that have occurred in the last 150 years, including curious historic range changes, some current threats and major conservation victories. HD video clips of Minnesota’s most awesome bird spectacles will be screened.
Find out more »
Hosted by author/naturalist Sparky Stensaas. Learn about some of Minnesota's most unique birds and...
more
Free
Lake Superior Art Glass sprinkles 40 of their handmade glass-leaf pendant necklaces in various fall colors along the lakewalk. The leaves are ready to be found starting around 9 a.m. among various secret spots along the lakewalk and Canal Park. Participants can share their finds on social media with the hashtag #LeafSprinkle for a chance to win a prize. For hints and tips, art glass hunters can keep an eye on the Lake Superior Art Glass Instagram stories for real-time…
Find out more »
Lake Superior Art Glass sprinkles 40 of their handmade glass-leaf pendant necklaces in various...
more
