Chik-Wauk Weekend Hikes/Presentations – this weekend "Why must I wash my watercraft off?"
2022-07-15 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Every weekend naturalist/operations assistant Emma Adams will dive into the nature and history of the Gunflint Trail by highlighting a different topic. All presentations/hikes begin on the front porch of the Chik-Wauk Museum.
This weekend Emma talks about “Why must I wash my watercraft off?”
Ever wonder why you need to wash your watercraft after exiting a lake? Well, Emma will answer those questions for you. Learn how aquatic invasive species spread and how easily you can help stop the spread. Dive deeper into the species and their effects on the native fishing habitats.
You can view the complete summer schedule here.

Chik-Wauk Weekend Hikes/Presentations – this weekend “Why must I wash my watercraft off?”
2022-07-15 14:30 - 15:00, 2022-07-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-07-16 14:30 - 15:00, 2022-07-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States

"Betsy, Where's the Northwoods?"
2022-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Betsy Bowen has lived on the north shore since the early 60’s. Glimpses of her family’s back-to-the-land life show up in her book Antler, Bear, Canoe, a Northwoods picture book.
Many other books that she has illustrated have followed celebrating our connection to the natural world.
Betsy will show her process of illustrating picture books, and talk about what it’s like to make a story appear on a page visually “pictures make the words better, and words make the pictures better,” she thinks…
Betsy’s studio is located in Grand Marais, in a former historic Lutheran church.
All presentations are family-friendly and free to the public. Donations are always appreciated.
Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail, and enjoy the scenery!

Tuesday Kids' Day
2022-07-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-02 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Mark your calendars – Kids’ Day is back!

Children under the age of 18 can visit the Chik-Wauk Campus free of charge.
Chik-Wauk staff will offer a variety of hands-on activities all related to the unique history and nature of the Gunflint Trail, as well as stories, hikes, journal making, and craft projects. A parent or guardian must accompany children at all times at the Nature Center.
Donations are appreciated to cover the costs of materials and supplies.

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center is a partnership of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society and Superior National Forest, Gunflint Ranger District.

Chik-Wauk Weekend Hikes/Presentations – Explore the Lichen of the area
2022-07-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-07-22 14:30 - 15:00, 2022-07-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-07-23 14:30 - 15:00, 2022-07-24 10:30 - 11:00 | Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Every weekend naturalist/operations assistant Emma Adams will dive into the nature and history of the Gunflint Trail by highlighting a different topic. All presentations/hikes begin on the front porch of the Chik-Wauk Museum.
This weekend Emma will take you on a 30-minute lichen hike to explore what lichen can be found in this area.
You can view the complete summer schedule here.

Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer - Mary Manning
2022-07-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Mary Manning is part of the law enforcement division of the Department of Natural Resources and is tasked with enforcement of state laws on game and fish, recreational vehicle, wetlands and waters, invasive species, and wildland fire, among others…and assist with safety training and education classes.
She is also one of the Use of Force Instructors and a member of the Honor Guard. Mary grew up in lower Michigan and moved around the country for college, finally ending up in Minnesota for work. She has a BS in Outdoor Education and her Peace Officers Certification. Her past life has included jobs as an instructor on ropes and initiative courses, a rangeland firefighter, a BWCAW canoe guide for the Girl Scouts, a counselor and instructor in an experiential learning-based residential program with an outdoor expedition component, and a dispatcher/jailer and deputy.
One of her passions is running and training sled dogs for about 25 years- for fun, racing, and for camping. She loves living in Cook County where she can work and where she loves to play.
Presentations are family-friendly and free to the public. Donations are appreciated.
Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail and enjoy the scenery.

Margie Menzies - Hawks of the North Woods Counting for Conservation
2022-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Margie Menzies, is one part educator, one part naturalist, and one part bird nerd! Who says slow and steady wins the race? After years in the formal classroom, this educator has abandoned the indoors for the great outdoor classroom. Margie joined the Hawk Ridge staff as a Naturalist in 2011 and currently is the Education Program Director for Hawk Ridge. Providing educational programming for the general public furnishes many colorful and meaningful experiences every day on the job. She loves birds, learning, and sharing the natural world with people of all ages. Banding songbirds is a passion for Margie, she bands at Hawk Ridge during migration and with three MAPS stations studying summer breeding birds at Hawk Ridge, Wolf Ridge, and Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center. She has a BA in Biology from Bethel University and a MA in Education from the University of St. Thomas. She is also an adjunct member of the University of Minnesota, Duluth Education Department working primarily with student teacher supervision.
The North Woods is home to an amazing number of raptors and each species with its own unique story. Each fall and spring, these birds migrate via the Central corridor, one of the premier flyways of North America. Believe it or not, fall migration is already underway for lots of birds! An average of 90,000 raptors and hundreds of thousands of other migratory birds have counted annually during the fall and spring counts conducted by Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory. A single day can easily yield thousands to tens of thousands in single species counts. Why do we see such huge numbers? What are we learning from these birds who fly by twice annually? Let’s explore the science of migration, differences between fall and spring migrations, what species are observed and when is the best time to see them, trends observed in 50 years of data, as well as research and education efforts underway at Hawk Ridge.
All presentations are family-friendly and free to the public. Donations are always appreciated.
NOTE: Date and Time!
Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail, and enjoy the scenery!

Chik-Wauk Weekend Hikes/Presentations – History of the Waterways
2022-07-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-07-29 14:30 - 15:00, 2022-07-30 14:30 - 15:00, 2022-07-31 10:30 - 11:00 | Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Every weekend naturalist/operations assistant Emma Adams will dive into the nature and history of the Gunflint Trail by highlighting a different topic. All presentations/hikes begin on the front porch of the Chik-Wauk Museum.
This weekend Emma will have a 30-minute talk on the History of the Waterways. Let’s take a deep dive into the history of the lakes and rivers of the area and how people throughout time have used them. From the Anishinaabe to the Voyageurs, early settlers to yourself today.
You can view the complete summer schedule here.

Get the Lead Out with Kelly Amoth
2022-07-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Kelly Amoth is a program coordinator with the Get the Lead Out program at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. She has been a naturalist for over 15 years
and worked at nature centers across Minnesota, including Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, Lee, Rose Warner Nature Center, and Carpenter Nature Center.
Did you know lead fishing tackle accounts for 20-25% of loon deaths nationwide? This presentation will share how loons ingest lead fishing tackle, how to know if you fishing with lead, and action steps we can all take to protect loons in Minnesota.
NOTE: 11:00 a.m. presentation time

Presentations are family-friendly and free to the public. Donations are appreciated.
Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail and enjoy the scenery.

Chik-Wauk Weekend Hikes/Presentations – Who Runs the World? Pollinators
2022-08-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-08-05 14:00 - 14:30, 2022-08-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-08-06 14:30 - 15:00, 2022-08-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-08-07 14:30 - 15:00 | Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Every weekend naturalist/operations assistant Emma Adams will dive into the nature and history of the Gunflint Trail by highlighting a different topic. All presentations/hikes begin on the front porch of the Chik-Wauk Museum.
This weekend you can learn how different pollinators and their importance to the area and the food we eat. Learn how to support and protect these pollinators by joining a short walk about the Chik-Wauk Campus.
You can view the complete summer schedule here.

August GTHS - Membership Meeting, Hear the legend of Aspen Annie
2022-08-08 13:30 - 15:30 | Seagull Lake Community Center
Held at the Seagull Community Center
The meeting begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. with a brief overview of GTHS business. Following the business meeting, Steve Blumke will have a presentation on Aspen Annie.
The Legend of Aspen Annie

Fifty-five years ago, a young dad was l looking for a unique fishing experience for himself and his eight-year-old son. That was the year I met Aspen Annie, and to say that this trip and the people we met were unique, is an understatement of epic proportions.

Aspen Annie was one of the most colorful characters I have ever had the privilege of meeting. She was the owner and proprietor of Aspen Lake Lodge, a log saloon where she also rented small spartan cabins on Aspen Lake. Aspen Annie was a cross between Kitty from Gunsmoke and Mae West. Fiercely independent, bawdy, strong minded and strong willed, and always in charge. She’d serve you, regardless of age, if she wanted, and wouldn’t if she took a dislike to you. This ultimately led to her undoing.
If you found yourself fishing after dark on Aspen Lake, it was very easy to find your way back home because of her brightly lit Fitger’s sign, and the deafening ruckus that echoed down the lake from Anne’s lodge on a nightly basis.
Come and enjoy stories, mostly true, some apocryphal, all memorable, about this colorful and remarkable lady, Aspen Anne.
Treats and conversation follow (thank you to the friends that provide the home-baked goodies each month). If you would like to bring some baked goodies or treats for the monthly meetings please contact Bonnie Schudy at 218-388-9915.
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society has four membership meetings available to all GTHS members. Membership meetings are held on the second Monday of June, July, August, and September.
The meeting can be viewed by Zoom or in person at the community center; a Zoom link will be sent via email the day before the meeting.

Chik-Wauk Weekend Hikes/Presentations – Light Pollution
2022-08-12 10:30 - 11:00 | Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Every weekend naturalist/operations assistant Emma Adams will dive into the nature and history of the Gunflint Trail by highlighting a different topic. All presentations/hikes begin on the front porch of the Chik-Wauk Museum.
This weekend you can learn about light pollution. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center is located in a Dark Sky Sanctuary, due to the lack of light pollution. Find out what Light pollution is and ways you can reduce it at home.
You can view the complete summer schedule here.
