Weekly Northwoods Presentation: Geology Each week at Chik-Wauk, a new Northwoods-themed topic is explored—this week’s focus is on Geology! Discover the ancient rocks and unique formations that tell the story of the Gunflint Trail’s deep past. 📍 Location: On the front porch of the Chik-Wauk Museum (weather permitting). In case of inclement weather, the presentation […]
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 234 publications with 360 coauthors from 26 countries, including major works for Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press. He is listed among […]
Weekly Northwoods Presentation: Loons Join us at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center for our weekly Northwoods-themed presentation series. This week’s topic: Loons — one of the most iconic and beloved […]
A special presentation by the Monarch Joint Venture Katie-Lyn coordinates MJV’s education and outreach programs, which include professional development programs for teachers and educators, local programming, and public courses, both […]
Every Thursday, view the night sky and travel the cosmos from inside Chik-Wauk Nature Center. Show times are at 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Programs last 20 minutes. You can […]
Friday Guided Nature Hikes with Emma Adams this week is on Lichen. Every Friday from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., join naturalist Emma Adams for a guided hike through the Chik-Wauk […]
Lauren Burton is a painter, special education teacher, and musician based in Knife River, Minnesota. Largely self-taught, she paints daily, working in acrylic and watercolor to capture the vibrant light, […]
Weekly Northwoods Presentation: Wolves Chik-Wauk will present a different Northwoods-themed topic each week—this week’s focus is on Wolves, an essential part of the Northwoods ecosystem and lore. 📍 Location: Outside […]
Every Thursday, view the night sky and travel the cosmos from inside Chik-Wauk Nature Center. Show times are at 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Programs last 20 minutes. You can […]
Friday Guided Nature Hikes with Emma Adams on the Historic Chik-Wauk Lodge Every Friday from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., join naturalist Emma Adams for a guided hike through the Chik-Wauk […]