Lee E. Frelich is the Director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology. He received a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1986. Frelich has authored 210 publications with 332 coauthors from 26 countries, including major works for Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press. He is listed among […]
Don't miss out on the FUN!!! Mark your calendars – Kids' Day is returning. One of the most popular days at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center. Children 18 and under can visit the Chik-Wauk Campus free of charge. Every Tuesday, starting June 25 - August 20 Chik-Wauk staff will offer a variety of hands-on activities […]
The USDA Forest Service naturalists will present on Loons this week. The presentation will be located outside on the front porch of Chik-Wauk Museum or if in-climate weather the presentation will be moved inside Chik-Wauk Nature Center (masks will be mandatory if held indoors). The presentation is free and family-friendly - donations are always appreciated.
Every Friday from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. bring yourself, a friend, or the family and take a guided nature hike on the Chik-Wauk trail system with Emma Adams. Rain or shine Emma will introduce you to the flora and fauna at Chik-Wauk. Donations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National […]
A lifelong birder who moved to Cook County after enjoying a long career in science. Joe has enjoyed his passion for birding worldwide. Sharing his love of science and bird behaviour, Joe volunteers at Wolf Ridge ELC and Sugarloaf Cove conducting bird banding and bird behaviour research.…. Joe has extensive research on the Black-capped chickadee. […]
Don't miss out on the FUN!!! Mark your calendars – Kids' Day is returning. One of the most popular days at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center. Children 18 and under can visit the Chik-Wauk Campus free of charge. Every Tuesday, starting June 25 - August 20 Chik-Wauk staff will offer a variety of hands-on activities […]
The US Forest Service naturalists present a different Northwoods-themed topic each week. This week will be on Moose. The presentation will be located outside on the front porch of Chik-Wauk Museum or if in-climate weather the presentation will be moved inside Chik-Wauk Nature Center (masks will be mandatory if held indoors). The presentation is free […]
Every Friday from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. bring yourself, a friend, or the family and take a guided nature hike on the Chik-Wauk trail system with Emma Adams. Rain or shine Emma will introduce you to the flora and fauna at Chik-Wauk. Donations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National […]
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society takes time each July to remember those with whom we shared our passion for the Gunflint Trail. Join us at our July membership meeting when, after a brief presentation, we can share a story or two about the lives of those we lost. If you would like to share the […]
Don't miss out on the FUN!!! Mark your calendars – Kids' Day is returning. One of the most popular days at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center. Children 18 and under can visit the Chik-Wauk Campus free of charge. Every Tuesday, starting June 25 - August 20, Chik-Wauk staff will offer a variety of hands-on activities […]
The USDA Forest Service naturalists will present this week on the black bear. The presentation will be located outside on the front porch of Chik-Wauk Museum or if in-climate weather the presentation will be moved inside Chik-Wauk Nature Center. The presentation is free and family-friendly – donations are always appreciated.
Thursday, join the Chik-Wauk staff as they take you to view the night sky and travel the cosmos from inside the Chik-Wauk Nature Center. Showings start at 3 pm and run every 20 minutes until 4 pm. Donations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! Chik-Wauk Museum & […]