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A discounted-ticket day that happens every Wednesday at Great Lakes Aquarium during the winter. Each week, there are early-childhood classroom explorations and other activities for families to explore. Regular parking rates apply.
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Last summer, Laura Arneson and a crew of friends set out to paddle all 400-plus miles of the Noatak River -- encountering whitewater, wildlife, humans and a whole lotta wind along the way. During this event, Arneson will share stories of the folks they met, the omnipresent threat of climate change and mining to the area and the joys of wilderness travel with friends.
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Bold North is a short documentary film exploring the wilds of Minnesota. Accompanied by an original full orchestral score recorded by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra, Bold North accentuates the beauty, drama, and magnificence of the wildlife, landscapes, and vast natural diversity that can be found within The Star of the North. The film includes over 60 locations throughout Minnesota including the Sax-Zim Bog. Benji Inniger is a nationally award-winning composer, sound designer, recording engineer, musician, director and photographer from Mankato,…
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The Lake Superior Estuarium houses family-centered exhibits that tell the story of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior and the communities on their shores. It also includes a classroom, meeting space and offices. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient visitors to the largest estuary on Lake Superior and information to help anyone explore. An estuarium is gathering place for learning and play. The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.”…
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Head out with a naturalist on a one-mile snowshoe walk to discover Jay Cooke State Park in winter. Adult and children’s snowshoes available to borrow. Contact Park Naturalist Kris Hiller at 218-673-7005 or kris.hiller @ state.mn.us to register. Although programs are free, a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is needed to enter the park -- they can be purchased upon arrival. All programs meet at the River Inn Visitor Center. Warm clothes, boots, hats, gloves, water and other helpful winter-hiking…
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$15
Wild Teaching and Learning is a series of nature-based learning experiences that center on themes of current seasonal happenings in Duluth and compares these findings to phenology at Voyageurs National Park. Sessions are designed for educators, though all adults are welcome to attend. The January session will look at the basic ways to identify Minnesota trees in the wintertime. Examine patterns in branching, bark, buds and leaf scars. Explore the trails and trees of Hartley Nature Center and take home…
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Matthew Young, co-Author of The Stokes Guide to Finches of the US and Canada, President and founder of the Finch Research Network will lead a finch talk in the Sax-Zim Bog. He is the President and Founder of the Finch Research Network. Matt has been observing and enjoying nature since a very young age. He’s lived in Central New York for 26+ years and it was during this time when he really started studying everything from birds to orchids and…
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Matthew Young, co-Author of The Stokes Guide to Finches of the US and Canada,...
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The Lake Superior Estuarium houses family-centered exhibits that tell the story of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior and the communities on their shores. It also includes a classroom, meeting space and offices. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient visitors to the largest estuary on Lake Superior and information to help anyone explore. An estuarium is gathering place for learning and play. The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.”…
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"Don't panic, it's only a test." Duluth's emergency sirens sound off at roughly 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
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"Don't panic, it's only a test." Duluth's emergency sirens sound off at roughly 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
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$390
Four specialized workshops are featured at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center during their winter weekends. Intro to Winter Explorations – Learn to navigate snowy landscapes and make the most of winter adventures. Winter Critters of the North Shore – Uncover the secrets of wildlife thriving in the cold. Winter Nature Art – Tap into your creativity with hands-on, nature-inspired projects. Frozen Lake Ecology & Ice Fishing – Explore what lies beneath the ice and enjoy the timeless sport of ice…
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Four specialized workshops are featured at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center during their winter...
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Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece or just not working properly, broken things can be made good as new with the right skills and tools. WLSSD has partnered with Duluth Folk School and Duluth Makerspace to host regular events where people can learn how to fix their stuff. Volunteers specialize in a variety of repair skills, including electronics and small appliances, woodworking and furniture, watches and jewelry, clothing and upholstery, sports and outdoor gear, ceramics, artwork and more.…
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Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece or just not working properly, broken...
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Sunday at 2 a.m. is the official time to set clocks ahead one hour. Those who do not are living in the past.
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Sunday at 2 a.m. is the official time to set clocks ahead one hour....
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Day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet on this day. The official Central Standard Time moment of spring equinox in the northern hemisphere is 4:01 a.m.
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Summer solstice occurs when the Earth's rotational axis is most inclined toward the star it orbits. The Sun reaches its highest position in the sky on this day, and the Earth's gravity pulls humans toward beaches.
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Summer solstice occurs when the Earth's rotational axis is most inclined toward the star...
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