Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
July 31, 2022 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm – As the culmination of an evening presentation about Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Split Rock Lighthouse will be lit. 2022 is the 112th anniversary of the lighthouse.
Primitive Fire Starting – Drop in
September 9, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Without matches, lighter, or other modern tools, most of us would be in big trouble if we needed to light a fire. Learn traditional and historic fire starting technologies. We?ll be playing with flint-and-steel, bow drills, magnifiers, and other techniques including the use of native mushrooms and fungi to aid in your efforts.
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting at Split Rock Lighthouse
November 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Site open from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm This annual event commemorates the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the total loss of the 29 crew members aboard on November 10, 1975. It is also a time to reflect on the memory of all lives lost on the Great Lakes. The lighthouse, fog signal […]
Spoon Carving at Tettegouche State Park
March 9, 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm – 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 […]
Borders and Boundaries
March 16, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Stop by the naturalist table as we reflect on the significance of he multilayered borders and boundaries near the park, including how they influence the way of life of the Grand Portage Ojibwe. learn more about Grand Portage State Park
Soaps & Salves Workshop at Tettegouche State Park
March 23, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – In this workshop, participants will learn to make soap from fats and lye, just like in the old days. Additionally, we will use natural materials to create our own salves, suitable for dry skin, chapped lips, and even conditioning leather! We will be collecting some balsam polar buds for the salve, which will add additional […]
Borders and Boundaries
March 23, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Stop by the naturalist table as we reflect on the significance of he multilayered borders and boundaries near the park, including how they influence the way of life of the Grand Portage Ojibwe. learn more about Grand Portage State Park
Borders and Boundaries
March 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Stop by the naturalist table as we reflect on the significance of he multilayered borders and boundaries near the park, including how they influence the way of life of the Grand Portage Ojibwe. learn more about Grand Portage State Park
Artist Reception – Greg Feinberg
April 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month’s artist is Greg Feinberg. Meet the artist. Eat some snacks. It’ll be fun. learn more about Tettegouche State Park
Wellness by the Water at Gooseberry State Park
April 10, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Do you notice you are calmer around moving water? Participate in a short mindfulness activity with Naturalist Mic. Together, we will calm our senses by tuning into the water elements around us. Meet at the visitor center, and we will walk to Middle Falls. This is for all ages.
Snowshoe Chair Lacing Workshop at Tettegouche State Park
April 13, 2024 – April 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – The craft of lacing snowshoes is uniquely North American in origin. In this workshop we will applying this craft to a rustic-looking and very sturdy indoor or outdoor chair by lacing pre-made wooden frames with a nylon webbing (which looks like rawhide after varnishing). Participants will be responsible for varnishing and assembling the chairs on […]
Falcons Live at Tettegouche State Park
April 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Don’t miss out on a chance to see live falcons, up close. The peregrine falcon has long fascinated people across the globe, known for its dramatic migration and amazing flight. Where 60 years ago there were nearly none, today nearly 350 nesting pairs of falcons make their home in the Upper Midwest. learn more about […]
River Water Walk at Gooseberry State Park
May 3, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Water walks have gained momentum over the last 20 years as an Anishinaabe led initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of water and the need for protection of water. Organizers and participants have walked around bodies of water to raise awareness of the worldwide water crises. Join Naturalist Mic at the Middle Falls […]
Artist Reception – Lance Wurst
May 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month’s artist is Lance Wurst. Meet the artist. Eat some snacks. It’ll be fun. learn more about Tettegouche State Park
Gooseberry Falls event – Bears in the Yard
June 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – You might have a bear in your yard, but no fear! Come to the nature cart to learn how to coexist with these hungry critters. Did you know that in some places, Minnesota bears are facing food shortages? Hopefully after visiting this program, you will feel more confident about potential bear encounters and understanding backyard […]
