Friends of the Lakewalk invite volunteers to help clean up the Duluth Lakewalk from 43rd Avenue East to Kitchi Gammi Park. The group will meet at the Lakewalk Lester River Bridge, located at East Superior Street at the junction of South 61st Avenue East and Lester River Road. Adjacent parking is available. Extra parking is at the Lester Park parking lot, which has Lakewalk connector access. For more information visit friendsofthelakewalk.org.
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A fundraiser to support the work of the team at Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM). The 5K will begin and end at Lester Park Trails and Playground in Duluth. The course follows Lester River Road and returns to Lester Park for a post-race gathering with refreshments and tours of LASNEM's Justice Bus. Registration includes a Law Day 5K t-shirt. Those who can't join in person can still participate in the event by selecting the virtual option.
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Beginner-friendly and open to all trans, femme, non-binary and cis women.
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Beginner-friendly and open to all trans, femme, non-binary and cis women.
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The meaning of the Lantern Walk and Martinmas (from City of the Lakes Waldorf School: From France comes the story of St. Martin, who as a young man passed under an archway of the city of Amiens and discovered a poor beggar huddled there. The man was barely clothed, and shivering with cold. On seeing him, the young Martin took his cape from his own shoulders, tore the garment in half, and covered the poor man to warm him. The…
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Recent Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art graduate Jake Tremble invites the public to an outdoor sketching session in Lester Park. There will be a small table with drawing supplies, but participants should feel free bring their own. The plan is to draw for an hour and a half or so depending on weather. Artists of all skill levels and methods are welcome. There will be tea and cookies.
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The Gitchee Gumee chapter of Trout Unlimited is providing its expertise to lead free flycasting clinics in different Duluth parks this summer. This is an opportunity for community members to learn about the basic equipment and casting skills involved in fly fishing. Trout Unlimited’s instructors will teach the basics of casting a flyrod and introduce some basic flyfishing concepts. All equipment is provided. The clinic is for ages 12 and up. Register at duluthmn.gov/parks/register. There will be other clinics on…
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This 2-hour beginning MTB clinic touches on fundamentals including bike set-up, body positioning, braking, and corning to give riders confidence in their MTB skills. The instructor is Sandra van den Bosse and the cost is $40.
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This 2-hour beginning MTB clinic touches on fundamentals including bike set-up, body positioning, braking,...
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Join the Duluth Public Library for a book discussion in one of Duluth’s beautiful parks, followed by a low-impact hike led by Parks and Recreation. We will meet at Overhang area at Lester Park for July’s book selection, The Wolf's Trail by Thomas D. Peacock. This book tells the story of the Ojibwe people through the eyes of an elder wolf.
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This 2-hour clinic will focus on how to safely maintain speed through endurance specific trail, including high speed and low speed cornering, braking, and acceleration techniques. Part of this clinic will take place on the green River Trail to give riders a head start if they plan to join the FTW Enduro Race at 6 p.m. The instructor is Tiffany Kari Cizmas and the cost is $40.
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The public is invited to join the DFL-endorsed candidate for Duluth City Council District 1 for a family-friendly meet-and-greet. There will be a bounce house, bubbles and light snacks.
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Duluth Parks and Rec will lead a hiking group for adults ages 55+. There will be a chance to explore a new trail each Monday evening throughout the summer. Hikes vary in difficulty. Dress for the weather. Lester Park trail is a moderate hike and is the destination this week. Pre-registration is required.
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The 24th annual Lester River Rendezvous celebrates the lifestyles and folkways of the Voyageurs in Minnesota. The event features more than 50 food and craft vendors, along with musical acts and reenactors depicting features of life during early Minnesota and Wisconsin history in the Voyageur Village.
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Friends of the Lakewalk seeks volunteers to help clean-up Duluth’s Lakewalk. Meet at the Lester Park Picnic Pavilion adjacent to Lester River Road and East Superior Street. Grabbers, gloves, and trash bags will be provided. This is a rain or shine event. Please dress appropriately and wear rain gear and rain boots if necessary. If you have questions, please email [email protected]
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Meet at Lester Park pavilion to discuss Leif Enger's book, I Cheerfully Refuse. Enger takes readers on a surrealist quest across Lake Superior in this new novel. The book discussion will be followed by a hike led by Duluth Parks and Recreation.
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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 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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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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The 25th annual Lester River Rendezvous celebrates the lifestyles and folkways of the Voyageurs in Minnesota. The event features cannons, muskets, hatchets, food and craft vendors, a fun zone for children, musical acts and reenactors depicting features of life during early Minnesota and Wisconsin history in the Voyageur Village. The Voyageurs will also be present to talk with families about life in the area during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The accompanying Education Days event runs Sept. 26-28. It…
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Supporters of Kamala Harris caravan around Duluth to show support for the presidential candidate and other Democratic Farmer Labor candidates. Participants are instructed to attach campaign signs on both sides of their vehicle. American flags are welcome. The group will gather at the Lester Park parking lot starting at 9 a.m. and at 9:30 will turn on their headlights and begin the journey around Duluth. Everyone must follow all traffic laws and stay in line as much as possible. The…
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