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. […]
Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!
July 27, 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: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest
July 27, 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.
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Flowers and Fruits of the Forest
July 28, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – On this leisurely walk, a park naturalist will identify flowers that are in bloom, and we will be on the lookout for fruit! Play bingo for a chance to win a small prize! Bug spray, sunscreen, and water recommended. Meet at the Pebble Beach bulletin board.
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-terios Mammals
July 29, 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: Mindful Meander
July 29, 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 […]
Gooseberry Falls event: Tenacious Trees
August 1, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Join us on a leisurely guided nature walk as we learn to identify 5-10 common trees found along the North Shore. We’ll explore the remarkable ways in which these trees have evolved to overcome harsh conditions, from scorching summers to frigid winters, and from drought to disease. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the […]
Gooseberry Falls event – Chasing Waterfalls
August 1, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Join Park Naturalist on an accessible tour of Gooseberry Falls State Park’s major waterfalls. On this walk, you can see views of Upper, Middle and Lower Falls. This tour takes visitors 0.2 miles on pavement to two waterfalls. To see more falls and overlooks, follow naturalist on varying terrain, including 150-300 stairs. Contact Naturalist Mic, […]
Day Hill Naturalist Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
August 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm – Day Hill Naturalist Guided Hike – Join Interpretive Park Naturalist on a guided hike up Day Hill. The hike takes visitors up a mass of anorthosite, an unusual igneous rock of the North Shore, to view Lake Superior from a beautiful vista. Meet at Pebble Beach Parking lot near the bulletin board. This ~2 mile […]
Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest
August 1, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 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.
