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SUMMARY:Gordon Fire Tower Open!
DESCRIPTION:Come visit historic Gordon Fire Tower!  Are you UP for the adventure?
URL:https://gottabesuperior.com/event/gordon-fire-tower-open/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Gordon Fire Tower\, 9469 E Bass Lake Rd\, Gordon\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Kids & Family,Nature,Outdoors,Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bird Sanctuary":MAILTO:Gordonfiretower@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Pokegama Bay Manoomin Camp @ Pokegama Bay Boat Launch - Superior
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the practice of harvesting & processing Wild Rice? Manoominikewin – Ojibwemowin for harvesting wild rice – holds both cultural significance and ecological importance. Join the Lake Superior Reserve and UW-Superior on September 20th at the Pokegama Bay Boat Launch from 3:00pm-4:30pm to learn about traditional wild rice harvesting and processing! This free program features traditional rice processing stations\, including parching\, hulling\, and winnowing\, as well as harvesting demos.\nWe’ll gather in light-rain or shine\, and will post a notification day-of for a severe weather cancellation. Rice Processing stations will be available at 3:00pm at the Pokegama Bay Boat Launch (restrooms are available). Parking at the launch will be limited\, so please be prepared to park along the gravel road (Billings Drive).\nCome dressed for the weather and be prepared to move around outdoors. Please reach out to Melissa Burke at melissa.burke@wisc.edu or call 715-399-4138 if you have questions about participating in this event.\nYou may request an interpreter\, materials in an alternative language or format\, or other services to make this event more accessible\, by contacting Melissa as soon as possible\, ideally by September 6\, 2026. There’s no added cost to you for these services.The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
URL:https://gottabesuperior.com/event/pokegama-bay-manoomin-camp-pokegama-bay-boat-launch-superior/
LOCATION:Pokegama Bay Boat Launch\, Billings Park\, Superior\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Community Gathering,Culture,Event/Game/Sport Participation,Event/Game/Sports Spectator,Free,History/Museum,Limited Space Event,Nature,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Nature As We Age w/Naturalist Larry Weber @ Lake Superior College - Duluth
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Nature As We Age: Connecting People\, Place\, and Purpose\, a regional convening focused on strengthening connections between older adults\, nature\, and community across Northeast Minnesota.\n\n\nAt the convening\, participants will:\n• Explore the physical\, mental\, and social benefits of nature\n• Discover practical\, adaptable ways to advance age-inclusion\, learn how to remove barriers\, and explore programs that can be scaled across Northland communities\n• Strengthen cross sector relationships and build a collaborative approach that unites aging services\, health\, parks and recreation\, and volunteers\n\n\nWe are excited that Larry Weber will be our keynote speaker. Larry is a Northern Minnesota naturalist\, educator\, author\, and longtime advocate for connecting people with the natural world.\n\n\nAll are welcome! This event is designed for community members\, volunteers\, nature-based and outdoor recreation organizations\, aging services professionals\, community nonprofits\, caregivers\, and anyone interested in supporting healthy aging through nature.\n\n\n September 25\, 2026\n 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM\n Lake Superior College\, Duluth\, MN\n $15 Suggested Donation*\n\n\n*Donations help support age-friendly work in our region\, but no one will be turned away based on inability to pay.\n\n\nWhether you are already engaged in nature-based programming or are simply curious about how nature can support healthy aging for you and in your community\, we hope you will join us for a day of learning\, connection\, and inspiration.\n\n\nShare this with friends! We look forward to learning together.\n https://bit.ly/NatureAsWeAge
URL:https://gottabesuperior.com/event/nature-as-we-age-w-naturalist-larry-weber-lake-superior-college-duluth/
LOCATION:Lake Superior College\, 2101 Trinity Rd.\, Duluth\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Community Gathering,Discussion Group,Event/Game/Sport Participation,Event/Game/Sports Spectator,Nature,Seniors (50+)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging":MAILTO:aaaainfo@ardc.org
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SUMMARY:LiveWell Outdoor Movement: Weekly Hike @ Millennium Trail - Superior
DESCRIPTION:Join LiveWell Outreach Coordinator Justin on Tuesdays in September for a weekly walk/hike on a local Twin Ports trail.\nSept. 1: Wisconsin Point – Lot 1\, Superior\, WI\nSept. 8: Waabizheshikana: The Marten Trail\, Duluth\, MN\nSept. 15: Bear Creek Trail\, Superior\, WI (Meet at Wisconsin Point – Lot 1)\nSept. 22: Chester Park\, Chester Park Dr\, Duluth\, MN\nSept. 29: Millennium Trail\, Superior\, WI\nWe’ll walk\, visit and explore the scenery. No hiking experience is required and everyone welcome. No RSVP is necessary. Wear comfortable shoes. We’ll meet in the parking lot of the park/trail.\nThis activity is organized by LiveWell\, an initiative of the UW-Superior’s Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being.
URL:https://gottabesuperior.com/event/livewell-outdoor-movement-weekly-hike-millennium-trail-superior/
LOCATION:Millennium Trail\, N 28th St & Wyoming Ave\, Superior\, WI\, 54880-6845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Culture,Event/Game/Sport Participation,Free,Nature,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Gordon Fire Tower Open!
DESCRIPTION:Come visit historic Gordon Fire Tower!  Are you UP for the adventure?
URL:https://gottabesuperior.com/event/gordon-fire-tower-open/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Gordon Fire Tower\, 9469 E Bass Lake Rd\, Gordon\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Kids & Family,Nature,Outdoors,Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bird Sanctuary":MAILTO:Gordonfiretower@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Everyone Can Bird!: Fall Migration @ Hawks Ridge - Duluth
DESCRIPTION:**Join for a free\, bird-focused morning planned with choice and accessibility in mind.**Drive yourself to the event or take a shuttle bus–details below.** REGISTERING IN ADVANCE helps us plan and communicate with you\, but isn’t required. Registration information is COMING SOON!\nFREE BUS TRANSPORTATION to Everyone Can Bird with stops in Superior and Duluth. See details below.\nFULL EVENT INFORMATION:Birds will be migrating to their winter homes. October is the month where the largest of the raptors–like Bald and Golden Eagles\, Red-tailed Hawks\, Rough-legged Hawks\, and Northern Goshawks–migrate through Hawk Ridge. Come join us on fall World Migratory Bird Day to celebrate this movement and indicator of changing seasons!\nWe welcome people of all ages\, abilities\, and disabilities to attend this accessible bird observation event at Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory\, 3980 E Skyline Parkway in Duluth.\n**American Sign Language interpretation is provided.\n**We have 15 pairs of binoculars for people to use\, a spotting scope\, a wheelchair mount for binoculars\, and some portable seating.\n**Come and stay for the whole time\, or meet up with or leave the group when you need.\n**Meet us on-site!! If you’ve already registered to reserve your spot on the bus\, then join us and take FREE TRANSPORTATION provided from two different stops: from the Superior Public Library (1530 Tower Avenue in Superior) and Lakeview Covenant Church (1001 Jean Duluth Rd in Duluth) to Hawk Ridge.\n\n\nTRANSPORTATION DETAILS: \nIf you registered and requested a spot on the bus\, it is reserved for you! As of 10/7 at 4:30pm the bus is full and can’t accommodate additional drop-in riders.\nThe bus is a school bus from Voyageur Bus Company with steps for entry\, a wheelchair lift\, 4 wheelchair spots and room for 25 adults on bus seats.\nBUS PICK-UP SUPERIOR 9:10 am: UW-Superior Parking Lot 2 (behind Burger King). The bus will be ready for loading starting at 9:10 a.m. Bus departs Lot 2 for Lakeview Covenant Church at approximately 9:15 a.m.\nBUS PICK-UP DULUTH 9:35 am: Lakeview Covenant Church – 1001 Jean Duluth Rd. There is a public bus stop for DTA route 103 at Glenwood & Woodbury about 350 ft or a 1 minute walk away. Pickup will be between 9:35 and 9:40 a.m. on the morning of the event. You may park your car in the lot\, if you choose to ride the bus from the church.\nWe will have a staff member on-site at each bus stop holding an “Everyone Can Bird” sign. One ASL interpreter will be on the bus starting in Superior!!\nBUS RETURN: The bus will stay at Hawk Ridge for the duration of the program. The bus will load at Hawk Ridge around 11:45 a.m. and return to Lakeview Covenant Church and then the Superior Public Library after the event.\n\nThis event is planned in partnership with the Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory\, Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve\, Duluth Parks and Recreation\, Wisconsin Sea Grant\, Minnesota Land Trust\, and the Lake Superior Reserve.\n\nThis event is designed with access in mind. Is there anything else we should know to help ensure a positive experience for you and/or the people coming with you?\nYou may request an interpreter\, materials in an alternative language or format\, more information\, or other services to make this program more accessible by contacting Luciana at Luciana.Ranelli@wisc.edu or 715-399-4085 ideally by September 15. Please reach out even after that date and we’ll see what we can do. There’s no added cost to you for these services.\nThe University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
URL:https://gottabesuperior.com/event/everyone-can-bird-fall-migration-hawks-ridge-duluth/
LOCATION:Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory\, E Skyline Pkwy\, Duluth\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Community Gathering,Event/Game/Sport Participation,Event/Game/Sports Spectator,Free,Kids & Family,Live Entertainment,Nature,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory":MAILTO:jlong@hawkridge.org
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SUMMARY:Gordon Fire Tower Open!
DESCRIPTION:Come visit historic Gordon Fire Tower!  Are you UP for the adventure?
URL:https://gottabesuperior.com/event/gordon-fire-tower-open/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Gordon Fire Tower\, 9469 E Bass Lake Rd\, Gordon\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Kids & Family,Nature,Outdoors,Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bird Sanctuary":MAILTO:Gordonfiretower@gmail.com
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