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...
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...
Jadell Cavallin is the owner of Little Waldo Farm in Two Harbors, and has been involved in the local and regional growing community for over a decade. She will present on the current state of honeybees, native bees, and how this affects local agriculture. Cavallin is a volunteer master gardener emeritus with the Lake County...
Meet at the theater inside the Visitor Center. Looking for a fun, spring activity that will get you outside? Enjoy the beauty of spring snow on snowshoes! This beginner’s class will teach you the basics of snowshoeing as well as great places to visit in the park while wearing snowshoes. This program is dependent on...
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....
Santa, his reindeer, and “Eskimo” helpers delighted thousands of Minnesotans of all ages with Christmas parades and holiday extravaganzas in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Learn about Santa’s adventure-filled journeys to Duluth, St. Cloud, St. Paul, and other cities and towns. Meet the reindeer and the colorful characters who were the stars of this...
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...
Come learn from northern lights enthusiast, Beth Miller, about the aurora borealis phenomenon. This presentation will focus on understanding the science behind the northern lights and dispelling misconceptions. Beth will also share information about several popular and lesser-known aurora apps. Hopefully, this newfound knowledge will boost your chances of witnessing the awe-inspiring northern lights. Visitor...
