Gooseberry Falls event: Tree ID Walk
July 7, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – We are surrounded by forests on the North Shore, but how many of its trees do we know by name? Come join a park naturalist for a tree identification activity. You will learn how to easily identify some of the trees on the North Shore in a hands-on manner and have fun in the process! […]
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Campfires
July 7, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Discover the art of building fires and explore fire building structures and techniques. You will learn about how to ignite, maintain, and extinguish your campfires safely, while following Leave No Trace Principles. Whether you are new to camping or an experienced outdoor enthusiast, stop by to learn more about starting campfires while being fire wise. […]
Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!
July 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Did you know lead fishing tackle is harmful to loons? Stop by and learn more about how lead tackle affects the Minnesota state bird and what efforts you can make to help out the common loon. Located outside of the Visitor Center.
Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!
July 14, 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Did you know lead fishing tackle is harmful to loons? Stop by and learn more about how lead tackle affects the Minnesota state bird and what efforts you can make to help out the common loon. Located outside of the Visitor Center.
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-sterious Mammals
July 15, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Stop on by the nature cart as we uncover and discuss one of North America’s most elusive and moose-sterious creatures found in our neck of the woods, the moose. Explore the habitat and behavior of these gentle giants, discover their unique adaptations and characteristics, and uncover the secrets of their elusive nature. Located outside of […]
Gooseberry Falls event: Mindful Meander
July 15, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Join us for a mindful meander along the North Shore as we focus on techniques to fully engage all our senses while taking in the beauty of the natural world and rediscover the beauty of the present moment. This 1-hour program is designed to rejuvenate your body and mind, leaving you feel refreshed, renewed, and […]
Tettegouche event: Moths in Motion
July 21, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Come see moths up close and learn about their life cycles, their diversity, and their importance! Learn to identify a few different types of moths on the north shore. Drop-in program at the woodshed
Tettegouche event: Pollinator Garden Flowers and Friends
July 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Every garden needs its flowers, and every flower needs its pollinators. Stop by the pollinator garden located behind the Visitor Center to learn about the flowers grown there as well as our incredibly diverse and vital pollinators.
Tettegouche event: Eggs-cellence in Nature
July 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Drop-in program in the Visitor Center Birds lay eggs in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, and you can see them up close! Learn interesting facts about each bird species and the eggs they lay. Test your knowledge at the nature cart by guessing which bird laid what egg!
Tettegouche event: Tettegouche Food Web
July 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Like strands on a spider’s web, all life is connected. Stop by to learn about predator/prey relationships and the complex food web within Tettegouche State Park.
Temperance River event: Beavers, Ecosystem Engineers
July 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Beavers are powerful animals that create biodiversity, improve water quality, reduce fire risk and more! Join us at the Lower Campground for a look into the world of these remarkable creatures. Drop-in program in the Lower Campground
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-terios Mammals
July 26, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Stop on by the nature cart as we uncover and discuss one of North America’s most elusive and moose-sterious creatures found in our neck of the woods, the moose. Explore the habitat and behavior of these gentle giants, discover their unique adaptations and characteristics, and uncover the secrets of their elusive nature. Located outside of […]
Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest
July 26, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – On this leisurely walk, Park Naturalist Michaela will identify flowers that are in bloom, and we will be on the look for fruit! Play bingo for a chance to win a small prize! Meet outside visitor center.
Temperance River event: The Bear Necessities
July 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Did you know black bears can be brown? What about blonde? Join us at the Lower Campground while we talk about their impressive adaptations, diet, and what to do if you come across a black bear! Drop-in program in the Lower Campground
Keeper’s View Event
July 26, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Join us as we celebrate Split Rock Lighthouse’s 114th birthday! Visit on July 26th from 6:30 pm to 10 pm to enjoy food from Rustic Inn, watch a 13-minute film, and join a 20-minute guided tour. Learn about the dangers of the North Shore and the risks faced by Split Rock’s keepers and their families. […]
