Try your hand at this age-old craft and make your own spoon. Participants will be given their choice of rough-cut spoon blanks and, using knives and specialized carving tools, will carve out their own custom spoon with the help of the Park Naturalist. All tools and other materials provided. No fees. Register for this program...
Getting antsy for spring? Come learn a new wintertime skill and get some fun exercise by snowshoeing! Learn the basics of moving around in snowshoes with Naturalist Mic. Borrow modern aluminum snowshoes or go traditional with wooden snowshoes if conditions allow. Most of the snowshoe will be on flat surfaces, but we will practice going...
Take a slow-paced walk to a grove of old-growth Northern White Cedars that survived the logging era. These Grandmother Cedars are estimated to be 300 – 400 years old. We will be taking about a 1.2-mile hike (round trip) along the Zhaaboominikaani-ziibi (Gooseberry River) to a destination spot, where we will have a short lesson....
Knot-tying is a useful skill, and it can be a lot of fun too! From tying your tent to a stake, a hook on your line, or a canoe on your car, knowing how to tie knots can prepare you for a variety of situations you may encounter. Drop by the visitor center theater to...
It’s that time of the year again for some delicious smelt, rocking music, and a great time with friends and family! Featuring all-you-can-eat fried smelt, using the original Green Door recipe dating back to the first smelt fry in 1958, along with tartar sauce, coleslaw, potato chips, and orange drink! Food will be served 11...
