June's full Moon reaches its moment of fullness at 8:07 p.m., but is not visible in Duluth until the 9:35 p.m. moonrise. June is known as Ode'Imini-Giizis or the Strawberry Moon among the Ojibwe. It signifies the beginning of summer or niibin. It is a time to celebrate life and rekindle friendships. From Farmers' Almanac: "This name was universal to every Algonquin tribe. However, in Europe they called it the Rose Moon. Also because the relatively short season for harvesting…
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A webinar for local community organizations to learn more about the UMD Sustainability Portal. Hosted by the University of Minnesota Duluth Institute on the Environment led by Dr. Julie Etterson and Jinny Alexander.
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The first River Walk of the year is actually a paddle. Participants can enjoy an evening on Pickle Pond with paddle craft and light snacks provided. Rain or shine. Previous paddle experience is not required.
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A special adults-only event. Presentations include "Porn Literacy: Sex Ed for Adults" by Elizabete Romanovska and "You're So Brave!," a body- and sex-positive talk by Ivy X. Also: burlesque performances by members of the Duluth Dolls. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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A special adults-only event. Presentations include "Porn Literacy: Sex Ed for Adults" by Elizabete...
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Jade Fountain hosts a celebration of the moon landing on the actual anniversary date with spacey performances by various entertainers. The night is the brain child of the headliner, Flip Arkulary, performing a set of space-themed songs in their psche-glam-space rock style. Mara Lovejoy performs a set of early Bowie covers of the space-ist kind, keeping "Major Tom" floating in space. Larry Wish, the solo act from Minneapolis, performs a spacey homage with his "electrifying" and synth sound. DJ Fraudulent…
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The July Moon reaches its moment of fullness at 5:17 a.m., just before it sets in Duluth at 5:19 a.m. From Farmers' Almanac: "July is normally the month when the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur. It was also often called the Full Thunder Moon, for the reason that thunderstorms are most frequent during this time. Another name for this month’s Moon was the Full Hay Moon."
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Learn the history of the Barker's Island, observe wildlife, explore estuary-inspired art and sample foods from the estuary at this hour and a half walking tour of Barker Islands waterfront. Along the way, hear about how our various identities influence how we connect with the water, based on results of the recent Waterway Benefits Survey. There will be additional time for questions at the end. The tour will he less and a mile and wheelchair accessible. After the walking tour…
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Lake Superior Day at the Lake Superior Estuarium on Barker’s Island in Superior features interactive activities, games, and learning opportunities for kids, adults and families, all focused on learning about and appreciating this Great Lake. Food vendors include Superior Cubans, Sweeden Sweets and the American Indian Community Housing Organization's Giinawiind Gigintaawigi'igomin: Together We Grow Program. This year, attendees can hop on a free shuttle bus that runs between the Superior Public Library and the event on Barker’s Island. Buses run…
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Lake Superior Day at the Lake Superior Estuarium on Barker’s Island in Superior features...
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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 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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PBS North presents a screening of segments of the program “Nova: The Secrets in Your Data” along with a short program created locally by PBS North. These programs provide a deeper understanding of how individual online activity shapes a digital footprint. Dr. Brandon Olson, College of St. Scholastica professor and director of the master of science in applied data analytics and master of science in project management, will provide a presentation on the use of data and data security. Dr.…
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This plant walk focuses on wild edible plants in a variety of habitats at the University of Minnesota-Duluth Land Lab farm. The hike is guided by conservation biologist and wild edible instructor Sarah Foltz Jordan. The group discusses dozens of exceptional wild food plants in the region, along with creative ways to incorporate them into a diet in a meaningful way. Both native and introduced plants are covered. This event is co-hosted by the Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers and Sustainable…
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This informative and interactive event at the Superior Fire Station aims to discuss vital climate-justice initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the fire hall, gain insights into proposed projects under the EPA's climate-justice grant and actively contribute their input.
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This informative and interactive event at the Superior Fire Station aims to discuss vital...
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Kids can learn how to connect with the world on a smaller scale through magnifying glasses, small-scale photography and scientific observation of plants and insects.
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