Join Park Naturalist on a tour of Gooseberry Falls State Park’s major waterfalls. On this tour we will see multiple views of Upper, Middle and Lower Falls. The tour covers about 2/3 of a mile on varying terrain, including steep hills. Contact Mic for more details on the route and alternative options that we could...
Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at a peregrine falcon and other raptor species. Learn about the wildly successful recovery program that brought these amazing predators back from the brink of extinction. Make sure to bring a camera! Cost is $8-15!
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...
Celebrate spring by learning about spring fish activity. These important, and often over-looked wildlife, require specific spring conditions to kick off their celebrations. Stop by the theater for exciting fish-related activities. Come for unique art making opportunities and games for all ages. To attend the program, visit the visitor center theater. Park in the wayside...
Join Park Naturalist on a hike to the lake along the Gooseberry River. We will be looking and listening for birds as we walk a section of the River View trail and along the Gichi Gummi State Bike trail (approximately 1.75 mile round trip). The river delta is rich with nutrients and typically has open...
Explore spring bird migration along Minnesota’s North Shore in this Master Naturalist advanced training. From waterfowl to warblers, birders of all skill levels will visit diverse habitats, build identification skills, and connect with fellow learners as summer species arrive. Register for 1 or multiple sessions.
Explore spring bird migration along Minnesota’s North Shore in this Master Naturalist advanced training. From waterfowl to warblers, birders of all skill levels will visit diverse habitats, build identification skills, and connect with fellow learners as summer species arrive. Register for 1 or multiple sessions.
What once seemed like an ambitious and far-fetched goal to clear the Powwow Trail has become a reality, thanks to the vision and perseverance of dedicated volunteers working in partnership with the US Forest Service. Today, hikers are able to backpack the trail in three days, and some have even completed the thirty-mile journey in...
How do you feel after spending time with a friend or family member and getting to know them better? Connecting to other people helps us feel better in more ways than one. Spending time with our plant relatives can do the same. Join naturalist Mic for slow walk where we will meet different types of...
Explore spring bird migration along Minnesota’s North Shore in this Master Naturalist advanced training. From waterfowl to warblers, birders of all skill levels will visit diverse habitats, build identification skills, and connect with fellow learners as summer species arrive. Register for 1 or multiple sessions.
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...
Members of the Friends of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area education team will present on the history of their organization which is entering it’s 50th Year. Stop in early to the Tipsy Mosquito Event Space and grab a drink and some food at the bar. Presentation will begin at 7PM.
