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SUMMARY:Sam Guida - Galls\, Burls and Brooms\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Sam Guida (he/him) is currently working as the Facilities Director at Camp Olson YMCA in Longville\, Minnesota. One day\, when wandering down the driveway\, he noticed a funny bump on a willow tree. After some investigation\, it turned out to be a gall caused by a tiny critter with a huge name: a willow beaked gall midge\, and Sam has been finding lumps on leaves\, funny-shaped flowers\, and spots on twigs ever since. \nHe has also partnered with several organizations to host gall workshops\, including the Minnesota DNR\, the Sax-Zim Bog\, WTIP\, and Wolf Ridge ELC. Sam also enjoys eating things he finds outside\, cross-country skiing\, and power naps on the couch with Rowan the Cat. Galls\, burls\, and brooms! Oh my! \nThis presentation will focus on exploring the lilliputian world of galls\, burls\, witches’ brooms\, and non-metazoan plant diseases\, as well as the plants they grow on. Galls (no relation to sea gulls) are little hidden insect homes inside plants. You’ve seen some before\, such as the ping-pong-ball-sized lumps on goldenrod. \nDuring the presentation and the following outing\, we’ll discover an awe-inspiring world that you’ve overlooked your entire life! \nWe will start with a PowerPoint with some general information before heading out for a hike\, training our eyes to notice lumpy leaves and other plant deformities\, perfecting our identification skills as we go! We will find many new-to-you species and are guaranteed to come across some species unknown to science! We’ll also stop to appreciate all the other cool stuff we find along the way! By the end of the presentation\, you’ll never be able to walk in the woods without seeing a gall\, burl\, broom\, or other non-metazoan (not animal-made) plant disease ever again! \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public. Donations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway!
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/sam-guida-galls-burls-and-brooms-oh-my/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T150000
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SUMMARY:Open House Celebration - 20th Anniversary of Gunflint Trail Historical Society/ 15th Birthday Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:This postcard came from Nancy Dalbec. On the back it says: “Art & Lydia Nunstedt – \, owners on Saganaga Lake. \nCelebrate 20 Years of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society and 15 Years of Chik-Wauk! \nSaturday\, July 5\, will mark two exciting milestones: the 20th Anniversary of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society (GTHS) and the 15th birthday of the Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center! \n🎂 Festivities will include cake and beverages.\n🎤 At 1:00 PM\, longtime resident Sue Kerfoot will share the story of how the GTHS and the Chik-Wauk Museum came to be.\n🥾 Afterwards\, take a guided hike with Emma Adams and learn more about the rich history of the Chik-Wauk property. \nInside the Museum\, don’t miss this year’s special temporary exhibit\, celebrating the incredible spirit and dedication of the volunteers and community members who made Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center a reality in 2010. \nFor the cooks and bakers out there\, creating something meaningful often starts with a recipe. But what if there isn’t one? That was the challenge the early GTHS founders faced. There were no instructions—just a vision to preserve the stories of the Gunflint Trail and bring them to life at Chik-Wauk. \nTheir ingredients? Passion\, perseverance\, community spirit\, and a deep love for the Northwoods.\nThis exhibit shares the story of how those ingredients came together to create something truly timeless. \nCome celebrate —honor the past\, enjoy the present\, and help shape the future of this special place.
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/open-house-celebration-20th-anniversary-of-gunflint-trail-historical-society-15th-birthday-chik-wauk-museum-nature-center/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T150000
DTSTAMP:20250627T163154Z
CREATED:20250228T165523Z
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SUMMARY:Adam Lindquist - Teddy Roosevelt - The Wilderness Warrior
DESCRIPTION:    \nFor over 15 years\, Adam Lindquist has provided audiences across America with interesting stories of Theodore Roosevelt in the first person. His research into this amazing man takes hundreds of hours per year as he continues to learn and grow his skills as a living history performer. These talents have paid off with him being crowned three-time national champion and living history performer. \nWe can thank Theodore Roosevelt for preserving over 230\,000\,000 acres of land during his almost two-term presidency. His leadership changed America for the better and challenged its people to think of their country as a natural landscape that should be preserved for future generations. The Wilderness Warrior is based on the book of the same title\, telling the stories of why Roosevelt decided to preserve this land\, our land\, for all of us to enjoy. He is the least likely of people to ever become such a leader\, challenged at a young age simply survive a crippling disease. Come experience for yourself the energy\, enthusiasm\, and wonder that is Theodore Roosevelt. \nThe presentation will be held at the Seagull Community Center\, 7 Seagull Lake Access Road\, Grand Marais\, MN 55604\nhttps://teddyrooseveltlive.com/ \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free of charge.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \n 
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/adam-linquist-teddy-roosevelt/
LOCATION:Seagull Lake Community Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T150000
DTSTAMP:20250422T194318Z
CREATED:20250418T192623Z
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SUMMARY:Linda Powers & Larry Dailey- Open Studio Visit
DESCRIPTION:The Gunflint Trail Historical Society/Artist-in-Residency Program committee is excited to announce that Linda Powers and her husband\, Larry. They will visit the Gunflint Trail May 18 – 23. \nLinda studied Studio Art and Art History at the University of Minnesota\, Morris\, where she had the opportunity to work with several talented fine art professors. These experiences helped her build a strong foundation for observing the world\, appreciating light and shadows\, and developing the skills needed to express her artistic vision. \nLinda is a highly accomplished artist\, with her botanical artworks accepted into regional\, national\, and international exhibits. Her works are held in prestigious collections\, including the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium and The Huntington Library\, Art Collections\, & Botanical Gardens\, as well as several private collections. \nYou can view her work on her website\, Linda Powers \nLarry Dailey studied photography and philosophy during his college years\, but his professional career took a different direction—into Information Technology\, where he spent the majority of his working life in the airline industry with Northwest and Delta Air Lines. During those years\, photography took a back seat. \nIn the past two decades\, however\, especially during the later part of his career and into retirement\, Larry and his wife Linda have embraced a shared passion for travel and photography. Thanks in part to airline travel benefits\, they’ve journeyed extensively\, developing a deep appreciation for the natural world. Together\, they enjoy hiking\, birdwatching\, and gathering subject matter for Linda’s botanical art\, which often begins with field sketches\, color studies\, and photographic reference. \nTheir travels have taken them to every continent except Antarctica\, with a focus on areas of stunning natural beauty: rainforests\, cloud forests\, mountains\, deserts\, and prairies. Whether through the camera lens or paintbrush\, they’ve worked to document and celebrate the diverse landscapes\, plants\, and wildlife encountered along the way. \nAmong their favorite destinations is the Gunflint Trail and the North Shore of Lake Superior—a region they’ve visited many times and hold dear. Larry is especially excited to spend more time exploring the far end of the Gunflint Trail\, continuing to observe\, document\, and share the rich flora and fauna that make the area so unique. \nDuring their stay\, Linda will be exploring the Gunflint Trail in search of small treasures to add to her collection. If you see them driving around\, taking photographs\, or sketching\, please say hello! \nLinda and her husband\, Larry\, will have an open studio session on May 22 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm\, located at 166 Round Lake Road\, Grand Marais\, MN. The Artist Residence is located 48 miles up the Gunflint Trail\, off County Road 47. Look for the Cross Creek House property sign.\nThis is more than just an artistic residency—it’s a celebration of beauty\, detail\, and the stories hidden in the wild.\nEvent dates can be found on the GunflintHistory.org/calendar of events page. \n 
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/linda-larry-powers-open-studio/
LOCATION:Cross Creek House\, 166 Round Lake Road\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gunflint Trail Historical Society":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T220000
DTSTAMP:20250102T203805Z
CREATED:20250102T195344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T203805Z
UID:250605-1738396800-1739484000@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Online-Fundraising Auction February 1 - 13
DESCRIPTION:The Gunflint Trail Historical Society Fundraiser Online Auction is back!! \nThe auction starts live on February 1\, at 8:00 a.m. Be ready to bid on your favorite item or items!! \nAny donation to The Gunflint Trail Historical Society benefits the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center. \nThank you and good luck to that winning bidder. \nNew items will be added for the 2025 auction! The Chik-Wauk’s Facebook page will have current items shown starting mid-January. \nA link to the auction will be added in January 2025\, stay tuned for current items.
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/online-fundraising-auction-february-1-13/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="Gunflint Trail Historical Society":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T150000
DTSTAMP:20240913T205936Z
CREATED:20240819T185840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T205936Z
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SUMMARY:Don and Ann Luce' - A Shared Fascination with Water: Paintings by Don Luce and Photography and Video by Ann Luce
DESCRIPTION:Don Luce\, a retired curator from the University’s Bell Museum\, is the artist-in-residence for the Gunflint Trail Historical Society\, at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center this fall. In retirement\, Don has pursued his long-standing interests in painting natural landscapes and ecological conservation. The focus of his residency with be exploring the shorelines of lakes through his paintings. In particular\, he is interested in comparing the shorelines affected by storms and fire\, with those that have escaped disturbance. Don’s wife Ann\, a retired Montessori teacher\, has been an avid photographer for many decades. \nBoth Don and Ann have long shared a passion for water. In his paintings\, Don seeks to capture intimate views of the patterns of watery worlds. Streams\, ponds\, lakes\, and particularly shorelines have been a focus of his fascination. In her photographs and especially her swimming videos Ann has immersed herself in the color and movement at the water’s surface. Her poetry gives viewers a deeper appreciation of each body of water she has explored. In this illustrated talk\, Don and Ann will discuss the paths that have led them to their art and a shared commitment to the preservation of our natural world. \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free of charge.Donations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \nChik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center is located 55 miles up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway (Cook County Highway 12)\, 1/4 mile off of UT Cty Rd 81 on beautiful Saganaga Lake. \n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/don-and-ann-luce/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gunflint Trail Historical Society":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20240913T205752Z
CREATED:20240819T185019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T205752Z
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SUMMARY:Don Luce' Drawing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Don Luce\, a retired curator from the University’s Bell Museum\, will be an artist-in-residence for the Gunflint Trail Historical Society\, at the Chik-Wauk Museum this fall. In retirement\, Don has pursued his long-standing interests in painting natural landscapes and ecological conservation. The focus of his residency with be exploring the shorelines of lakes through his paintings. In particular\, he is interested in comparing the shorelines affected by storms and fire\, with those that have escaped disturbance. \nDon has also illustrated books and publications and has taught drawing classes with a natural history focus. In this informal workshop\, we will explore bones\, skulls\, pinecones\, rocks\, and other objects from nature through the process of drawing. We will hone our observation skills using drawing techniques that awaken the right side of our brains. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the natural history of the objects at hand. Feel free to bring your own objects to draw and discuss. \nThe workshop will be held at the Seagull Community Center from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nThe cost is $25/person if you are a member of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society or $35/person for non-members.All materials and information are provided. \nThe workshop is limited to 15 participants. Call to reserve your spot at 218-388-9915 or email info@gunflinthistory.org.
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/don-luce-drawing-workshop/
LOCATION:Seagull Lake Community Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Gunflint Trail Historical Society":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T150000
DTSTAMP:20240422T003613Z
CREATED:20240422T003613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T003613Z
UID:249715-1727532000-1727535600@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Sandra Hisakuni - The Northland Beckons: A Haiku Workshop
DESCRIPTION:I am a Minnesota native and first fell in love with the BWCA as a high school student. I love traveling and lived and taught English in Japan\, China\, and eventually back to the United States. I enjoy spending time in the wilderness with my son and daughter. \nNow\, recently retired from teaching\, I’ve started a new career of writing children’s books. I’m thrilled to come full circle and be back in the north woods of Minnesota again! \nI will read and share some of the haiku from the book which focuses on the connection of art\, language\, and the wilderness. I will share my work through a PowerPoint-type presentation to accompany the background and the teaching of haiku. Participants will have the opportunity to write their haiku decorate them and share them with others as they feel comfortable. \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free of charge.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/sandra-hisakuni-the-northland-beckons-a-haiku-workshop/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20240726T195703Z
CREATED:20240309T180341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T195703Z
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SUMMARY:Jan Sivertson - Once Upon an Isle: The Story of Fishing Families on Isle Royale
DESCRIPTION:Jan Sivertson founded Sivertson Gallery with her father Howard Sivertson in 1980\, focusing on regional artists. Shortly after\, Howard decided he preferred to focus on his art and Jan went on to expand the gallery’s vision to ‘art of the north\, traveling to the Canadian & Alaskan Arctic to find Inuit & Eskimo art to enhance the gallery offerings. \nIn 1995\, Jan opened Siiviis in Duluth\, MN\, and had a gallery in Bayfield\, WI for a short while. \nHoward Sivertson\, artist & author of “Once Upon an Isle”\, grew up in a commercial art family in Washington Harbor\, Isle Royale. Beginning with his grandfather and grandmother who came from Norway and settled in Washington Harbor in the late 1800s. \nThe presentation will show the paintings Howard focused on in the early 80s telling his story of life on Isle Royale throughout his life. Born in 1930 through the 1970s when the commercial fishing culture began to disappear. \nYou can find out more about the Sivertson family on their website. \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \n      \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/249599/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T140000
DTSTAMP:20240919T214024Z
CREATED:20240819T180518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T214024Z
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SUMMARY:Kim Gordon - Batik Workshop - Class is full
DESCRIPTION:Try your hand at watercolor batik\, a modern twist on the ancient Javanese art of batik. You will work with an image from an original winter watercolor batik of a chickadee. You will learn a little history and theory and then hands-on batiking. We will work with watercolor on the Kinwashi paper. This class will help you gain skills in batik to continue exploring the medium on your own. \nThe workshop will be held at the Seagull Community Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (bring your bag lunch). \nThe cost is $35/person if you are a member of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society or $45/person for non-members.\nAll materials and information on building your own batik kit at home are provided. \nThe class is full.
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/kim-gordon-batik-workshop-limited-to-8-participants/
LOCATION:Seagull Lake Community Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Gunflint Trail Historical Society":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T140000
DTSTAMP:20240819T182400Z
CREATED:20240819T182400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T182400Z
UID:250202-1726398000-1726408800@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Kim Gordon - Batik Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:The Gunflint Trail Historical Society (GTHS)\, is excited to welcome two Artist-in-Residents to the Gunflint Trail. Kim Gordon and Don Luce’. \nWith artistic eagerness\, they will explore the Gunflint Trail looking for that special setting\, composition\, and golden hour light\, which gives them inspiration for their next piece of creativity. \nKim Gordon\, who lives in Minneapolis Minnesota\, has a connection to the GTHS through her long friendship and professional relationship with Bill and Sue Douglas. She has volunteered for GTHS by serving on the Artist in Residency Task Force where she was instrumental with advice and knowledge from her many experiences with Artist residencies and exhibits. \nInspired by landscape\, light\, and color\, Kim is a Painter and Batik Artist. Batik is the ancient technique of wax resists and layers of pigmentation. \nBatik is one of the oldest ways to create patterned fabric besides weaving together threads of different colors. It uses a fluid pigment or dye and a “resist” – hot wax – to slowly build designs. The pigment is applied in layers\, from lightest to darkest\, and the hot wax is selectively applied to areas where the artist wishes to retain that color or value. The wax “resists” subsequent layers of pigment. By layering pigment and wax\, one gradually can increase color and value range. Each layer of wax protects what is underneath it. This way a complex image can be created. The brush strokes visible in these batiks are not strokes of pigment but are strokes made with melted wax protecting a pigment layer. \nKim Gordon will be available to talk about Batik\, at Chik-Wauk on September 15\, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/kim-gordon-batik-demonstration/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gunflint Trail Historical Society":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20240414T194609Z
CREATED:20240414T194609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T194609Z
UID:249709-1726322400-1726326000@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Joe Friedrichs - The Last Entry Point: Stories of Danger and Death in the Boundary Waters
DESCRIPTION:Journalist and writer Joe Friedrichs lives near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota. \nHis books\, Last Entry Point: Stories of Danger and Death in the Boundary Waters and Her Island: The Story of Quetico’s Longest Serving Interior Ranger\, focus on in-depth storytelling from the canoe-country wilderness. An environmental and outdoor writer\, he was recognized with an honorable mention for Journalist of the Year by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists in 2023. His writing has appeared in Backpacker\, the Star Tribune\, and Minnesota Outdoor News. In 2024\, Friedrichs founded Paddle and Portage\, a digital media company focused on the Boundary Waters. \nJoe will share information about how he collected the stories that are included in the 2024 book\, Last Entry Point. Joe will have a slideshow presentation and also have special guests join him for parts of the presentation\, including search and rescue volunteers from the Gunflint Trail. \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free of charge.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/joe-friedrichs-the-last-entry-point-stories-of-danger-and-death-in-the-boundary-waters/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T150000
DTSTAMP:20240726T164423Z
CREATED:20240529T163840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T164423Z
UID:249829-1724594400-1724598000@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Chris Steele - Russell Blankenburg\, Prospector\, Businessman and Friend
DESCRIPTION:Chris Steele first came to the Gunflint TYrail 62 years ago when his grandfather\, Robert Campbell\, began construction of a one-room cabin on Seagull Lake. The cabin was built on property previously owned by Russell  Blankenburg\, someone Chris would meet that summer. \nChris retired 22 years ago and spends time in Tucson\, Lake Elmo\, and\, of course\, at the end-of-the-Gunflint Trail. \n\n\nThe 5-acre parcel on Seagull Lake his grandfather bought from Russell Blankenburg in 1959 was $4375.00/$12.50 per frontage foot. About a dozen years later another 56 feet of frontage shoreline was acquired for $2000.00/$35.00 per frontage foot. Adjusted for inflation (today’s dollars)\, the price would have been roughly $47\,000.00 and $15\,000.00 per frontage foot\, respectively. \n\n\nChris will talk about Russell Blankenburg the prospector\, businessman\, and friend. \n\n\n\nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public. Donations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway.\nChik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center is located 55 miles up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway (Cook County Highway 12)\, 1/4 mile off of UT Cty Rd 81 on beautiful Saganaga Lake. \n\n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/chris-steele-russell-blankenburg-prospector-businessman-and-friend/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T150000
DTSTAMP:20240529T155153Z
CREATED:20240529T154958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T155153Z
UID:249825-1724508000-1724511600@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Ozzie Reif - Journey Through Nature: Crossing the Wilderness Using Hand-Made Gear
DESCRIPTION:Ozzie Reif fell in love with the BWCAW on his first canoe trip at the age of 16. Hailing from Delaware\, he has been fortunate enough to call Ely\, MN home for the past five years. He has found a passionate and vibrant community in Ely\, which also happens to provide a great base for his trips into the Wilderness and Superior National Forest. Ozzie is passionate about creating functional art and has blended his love of the outdoors with his passion for making. He is on the boards of the Ely Folk School and the Ely Northwoods Chapter of the North Country Trail Association. When not out canoeing or skiing\, he can be found running his small business\, Ely Mitten Project. \nIn today’s age of consumerism\, it can be easy to stop by an outdoor store and buy the “latest and greatest” gear.  But for most of human history\, people have not had that sort of access.  Ozzie is hiking the Kekekabic and Border Route Trails using gear that he has made using largely non-synthetic materials\, in an effort to view the Wilderness through a different lens.  He is leaving his nylon rain jacket and tent\, ultralight backpack\, and synthetic clothing at home.  In their place\, his gear is made from cotton\, wool\, hemp\, leather\, and wood.  This presentation will take place mid-hike; at Chik-Wauk\, he will be 46 miles into his 110-mile journey.  Come learn about the gear\, find out what he’s learned so far\, and swap tales from the Wilderness. \nThis project is supported by an Individual Artist Project Grant (Legacy Fund) – The Individual Artist Project Grant is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free of charge.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \nChik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center is located 55 miles up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway (Cook County Highway 12)\, 1/4 mile off of UT Cty Rd 81 on beautiful Saganaga Lake. \n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/ozzie-reif-journey-through-nature-crossing-the-wilderness-using-hand-made-gear/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T150000
DTSTAMP:20240726T203031Z
CREATED:20240608T214048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T203031Z
UID:249891-1724421600-1724425200@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Guided Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. Each week is a different topic\, you can view the list here. \nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \nChik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center is located 55 miles up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway (Cook County Highway 12)\, 1/4 mile off of UT Cty Rd 81 on beautiful Saganaga Lake. \n      \n  \n 
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/guided-nature-hike-10/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240818T150000
DTSTAMP:20240727T201905Z
CREATED:20240309T193120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T201905Z
UID:249625-1723989600-1723993200@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Rita Walaszek Arndt - Indigenous History of Minnesota as it relates to Dakota and Anishinaabe
DESCRIPTION:Rita Walaszek Arndt is a citizen of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe and of Polish descent. Rita began working for MNHS as a cataloger in the collections department and soon supported the NAAIR program. Rita moved to the Native American Initiatives Department in 2020 where she continued to support NAAIR and other programming and outreach efforts. \nThrough her work\, Rita is focused on Indigenous representation in the historical society and encourages people to think differently about the land now known as Minnesota. She tells about the challenges of cataloging MNHS’s Indigenous object archive\, examining the history of this land beyond statehood\, and how Indigenous art is inseparable from culture and Indigenous ways of living. \nJoin Rita Walaszek Arndt for an introductory overview of the Indigenous peoples of the place we now call Minnesota\, the Dakota\, and Ojibwe. Learn about their origins\, values\, and the resiliency of Dakota and Ojibwe over time and gain an understanding of the 11 sovereign nations in Minnesota today. \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \n    
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/rita-walaszek-indigenous-history-of-minnesota-as-it-relates-to-dakota-and-anishinaabe/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T153000
DTSTAMP:20240728T171519Z
CREATED:20240721T162704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240728T171519Z
UID:250100-1723384800-1723390200@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Anna Hennessy - Completing her first Iditarod race
DESCRIPTION:Update: The presentation will be held at the Seagull Lake Community Center located at 7 Seagull Lake Access Road\, Grand Marais\, MN  \nBorn a winter lover\, Anna first stepped on the runners of a dogsled on a blustery lake in northern Minnesota and knew that her life was forever changed.  \nShe began working with sled dogs in both Minnesota and Alaska by guiding dog sled trips and sharing her passion for mushing with others. From 2018 to 2021 she raced and trained with Sawtooth Racing\, a kennel owned by good friends in Grand Marais Minnesota.  \nAlways dreaming about someday running the Iditarod\, Anna decided to make the dream a reality and moved to Alaska in 2022 to race and train for the Iditarod with Shameless Huskies Kennel. Anna completed her Iditarod qualifying races in 2023. When not training and racing dogs\, Anna works as an ER nurse and wilderness guide leading expeditions for teens and fostering the adventurous spirit\, resilience\, and self-empowerment for other young women that she learned from years of outdoor pursuits. \n \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \n      \n 
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/anna-hennessy-talks-about-her-first-iditarod-race/
LOCATION:Seagull Lake Community Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T160000
DTSTAMP:20240726T202305Z
CREATED:20240630T171421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T202305Z
UID:250045-1722524400-1722528000@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Pano Shows
DESCRIPTION: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. \nShows start at 3 pm and run every 20 minutes until 4 pm. Each week is a different-themed topic. You can view the schedule here. \nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \nChik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center is located 55 miles up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway (Cook County Highway 12)\, 1/4 mile off of UT Cty Rd 81 on beautiful Saganaga Lake. \n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/dark-sky-pano-shows-4/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T150000
DTSTAMP:20240428T234715Z
CREATED:20240309T204311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T234715Z
UID:249654-1722175200-1722178800@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Mark Zimmer - The Barefoot Paddler Shares His Stories (shoes optional)
DESCRIPTION:Mark Zimmer\, aka\, The Barefoot Paddler\, has spent over a decade every summer exploring the BWCAW and continues to strengthen his connection with nature each year. \nMark will share his experience of completing and tracking every BWCA portage barefoot\, relying on the land and lakes for food. He will also share camping\, cooking\, and fishing tips as they pertain to his extensive solo camping adventures. \nVisit his website at thebarefootpaddler.com  \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \n    
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/mark-zimmer-walking-every-portage-in-the-bwcaw-barefoot/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T153000
DTSTAMP:20240531T203511Z
CREATED:20240529T212539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T203511Z
UID:249836-1722088800-1722094200@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Billy Blackwell - Ojibwe Elder\, History of the Anishinaabe Families of the Area
DESCRIPTION:It is an honor to have Billy Blackwell speak at the Seagull Community Center about the history of the Anishinaabe families that lived on Gunflint Lake\, Saganaga Lake\, and other areas. \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free of charge. \nAll donations from the presentation will go directly to Billy Blackwell for his time. \nTake your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! The presentation will take place at the Seagull Lake Community Center. \nChik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center is located 55 miles up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway (Cook County Highway 12)\, 1/4 mile off of UT Cty Rd 81 on beautiful Saganaga Lake. \n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/billy-blackwell-ojibwe-elder-history-of-the-anishinaabe-families-of-the-area/
LOCATION:Seagull Lake Community Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T150000
DTSTAMP:20240309T201724Z
CREATED:20240309T201211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T201724Z
UID:249629-1720965600-1720969200@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:David Battistel - The First and Last Carload of Iron Ore from the Paulson Mine
DESCRIPTION:The story of the Paulson Mine\, located in the western part of Cook County\, Minnesota\, has captivated people for many years. Touted as one of the great mining projects of the era\, its failure in the early 1890s had a devastating impact on local economies spanning both sides of the border. For years afterward\, many attempts were made to restart the mine\, all of which ended with the same result. \nThe first and last carload of ore from the Paulson Mine\, only enough to make a small horseshoe was shipped on August 18\, 1893\, on the Port Arthur\, Duluth & Western Railroad. The ore is on the flatcar between the locomotive and the caboose. (The trail was also carrying dignitaries who stopped at Whitefish Lake for this photograph).\nThe story is that the iron was brought to Port Arthur and smelted at the Woodside Foundry. Woodside smelted a commemorative penholder in the shape of a horseshoe. It was donated to the Thunder Bay Historical Museum as part of the Art Woodside collection.\nToday that small horseshoe or some call it a paperweight has crossed the border and will be on display at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center for the 2024 season. \nDave Battistel is a history teacher and instructional leader at St. Patrick High School in Thunder Bay\, Ontario. Since 1994 he has been actively researching and writing about the history of the Port Arthur\, Duluth\, and Western Railway and other abandoned rail lines\, as well as local mining and logging ventures. He is currently writing a book on the Gunflint & Lake Superior Railroad. \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \n    
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/david-battistel-the-first-and-last-carload-of-iron-ore-from-the-paulson-mine/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T135900
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T150000
DTSTAMP:20240626T152146Z
CREATED:20240626T152115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T152146Z
UID:249989-1719755940-1719759600@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Joe Lutz - Birding
DESCRIPTION: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.…. \nJoe has extensive research on the Black-capped chickadee. \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \nChik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center is located 55 miles up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway (Cook County Highway 12)\, 1/4 mile off of UT Cty Rd 81 on beautiful Saganaga Lake. \n    
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/joe-lutz-birding/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T153000
DTSTAMP:20240504T155213Z
CREATED:20240309T182823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T155213Z
UID:249606-1718546400-1718551800@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Teresa Marrone - Dehydrate and Pack Your Own Camp Meals
DESCRIPTION:Teresa Marrone is the author of The Beginner’s Guide to Dehydrating Food and The\nBack-Country Kitchen: Camp Cooking for Canoeists\, Hikers\, and Anglers (as well as numerous\nother books). Teresa and her husband have a cabin in the mid-Trail area\, where they live from\nspring through fall. \nBeat the cost of freeze-dried meals and add variety to the menu! Learn how to dehydrate\nvegetables\, fruits\, sauces\, meats\, and other foods that can be used to pack lightweight meals for\ncamping\, canoeing\, and hiking.  \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free of charge.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \nChik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center is located 55 miles up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway (Cook County Highway 12)\, 1/4 mile off of UT Cty Rd 81 on beautiful Saganaga Lake. \n      \n 
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/teresa-marrone-dehydrate-and-pack-your-own-camp-meals/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T150000
DTSTAMP:20240602T211147Z
CREATED:20240602T200959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T211147Z
UID:249865-1718373600-1718377200@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Guided Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway! \nChik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center is 55 miles up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway (Cook County Highway 12)\, 1/4 mile off UT Cty Rd 81 on beautiful Saganaga Lake. \n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/guided-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T210000
DTSTAMP:20231120T221451Z
CREATED:20231120T215509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T221451Z
UID:249416-1702022400-1702069200@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Festival
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY\, DEC. 8 \nEvents held at the Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center \n\n8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Documentary: Northern Nights\, Starry Skies | Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center\n\nAll day long\, catch the documentary “Northern Nights\, Starry Skies.” A visually stunning celebration of our spectacular starry skies above the world’s largest designated Dark Sky sanctuary. Ojibwe\, Dakota cultural astronomers and other experts share the wonders of the heavens. The documentary\, which was co-produced by WDSE and Hamline University’s Center for Global Environmental Education\, also illuminates ways we can reduce the negative impacts of light pollution. \n\n6:30 p.m. | “Spirits Dancing – The Night Sky\, Indigenous Knowledge\, & Living Connections to the Cosmos” Presentation by Travis Novitsky | Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center\n\nTravis Novitsky will be doing a short (20-25 min) reading of some passages from his new book “Spirits Dancing: The Night Sky\, Indigenous Knowledge\, & Living Connections to the Cosmos” \n\n7 p.m. | Book Signing and Meet & Greet with Travis Novitsky | Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center\n\nMeet Grand Portage-based astrophotographer Travis Novitsky and get a copy of his new book “Spirits Dancing: The Night Sky\, Indigenous Knowledge\, & Living Connections to the Cosmos” signed. \n\nEvents held at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery in Grand Marais\, MN \n\n10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Art Exhibition: Dark Skies | Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery\, Grand Marais\nFrom Nov. 17-Dec. 10\, experience Dark Skies\, an exhibit featuring the artwork of Adam Swanson and Sam Zimmerman at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery in Grand Marais\, MN.\n2-3 p.m. | Follow the Seasons-Follow the Stars with Jim Knutson-Kolodzne of Native Skywatchers Program | Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery\, Grand Marais\n\nA brief overview by Jim Knutson-Kolodzne (Ottawa) of the Native Skywatchers Program of the Dakota and Anishinaabe tribal nations of Mni Sota Makoce (Minnesota). Discussions will center on how the moon and stars guided seasonal behavior\, celebrations\, and movements of native people on Mother Earth. \n\n3-4 p.m. | Skyglow\, Satellites\, and Space Junk: the Transformation of the Night Sky with Jessica Heim | Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery\, Grand Marais\n\nFor millennia\, humans have observed the heavens: the night sky has been and continues to be important to people in cultures across the world. However\, the skies are transforming before our eyes. Light pollution – wasted light going up into the sky – is washing out our view of the stars. Many people can no longer see the Milky Way from where they live\, and light pollution is growing at an increasing rate. Meanwhile\, rapidly increasing numbers of satellites stand to irrevocably alter our view of the cosmos\, with marked impacts on professional astronomers\, living cultural traditions\, and casual stargazers alike. This presentation by cultural astronomer Jessica Heim of Native Skywatchers will discuss these emerging changes to our night sky\, as well as give an overview of efforts underway to help address these challenges. \n\nEvent held at Justine’s Dining Room at Gunflint Lodge\, Gunflint Trail \n\n5:30 p.m. | Dark Skies Dinner | Justine’s Dining Room at Gunflint Lodge\, Gunflint Trail\n\nMake your reservation for the three-course Dark Skies Dinner including Meteorite Crostini\, Dark Skies Bourguignon\, and Black Forest Cake. See the menu details and call 218-388-2294 to make your reservation. \n\nEvents held at the Boundary Waters Hall at Gunflint Lodge\, Gunflint Trail \n\n7 p.m. | Stellarium: Tracking the Heavens\, Previously\, Now\, or in the Future with Emma Adams | Boundary Waters Hall at Gunflint Lodge\, Gunflint Trail\n\nChik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Dark Sky Committee Co-Chair Emma Adams will do a presentation using Stellarium and show segments of the documentary “Northern Nights\, Starry Skies.” \n\n8 p.m. | Guided Night Hike | Gunflint Lodge\, Gunflint Trail\n\nJoin the resident naturalists at Gunflint Lodge for a nighttime hike\, where you’ll venture up onto the hills and cliffs that overlook Gunflint Lake in order to have a fuller view of the starlit horizon. For this hike you will be provided red flashlights\, which do not disrupt the natural light sensitivity of your eyes\, allowing you to adjust to the darkness much more quickly upon arriving at the destination. You will also be provided foam padding for stargazers to lay down comfortably while we soak in the sights above. During the hike and after arriving at our stargazing outpost\, Gunflint Lodge naturalists will present some interesting stories\, legends\, and commentary about darkness\, night skies\, and constellations for your enjoyment. Come along for a once-in-a-lifetime dark sky experience. \nReserve your spot for the guided night hike by calling 218-388-2294. \n\nEvent held at Mink Lake parking lot\, Gunflint Trail \n\n6:30 p.m. | Stargazing Party with Low Light Experiences | Mink Lake parking lot\, Gunflint Trail\n\nThere’s limited space\, so sign up now to join the stargazing party with night-vision monoculars! The group will meet up on the Gunflint Trail\, so the light pollution should be relatively low\, the illumination from the moon won’t be terrible\, and hopefully the skies clear! $60 per person – sign up here.
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/dark-sky-festival/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T210000
DTSTAMP:20231207T222906Z
CREATED:20231102T215145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T222906Z
UID:249329-1701970200-1701982800@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Event
DESCRIPTION:Dark Sky Festival\nDecember 7 – 9\, 2023 \nCook County is home to one of the darkest skies in the world. Every year\, explorers\, adventurers\, artists\, and photographers from around the world travel to Cook County to experience the northern lights and night sky. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) has been named one of only 17 certified International Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world! At over a million acres\, it is the largest. Help celebrate our world-class dark sky at the fifth Dark Sky Festival! \n5:30 p.m. | Dark Skies Dinner | Justine’s Dining Room at Gunflint Lodge\, Gunflint Trail\nMake your reservation for the three-course Dark Skies Dinner including Supernova Skewers\, Stellar Chicken Parmigiana\, and Meteor Trail Turnovers. See the menu details and call 218-388-2294 to make your reservation. \n7 p.m. | Darkness\, Aurora\, Photography & Astronomy Presentations with Representatives from Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center  | Boundary Waters Hall at Gunflint Lodge\, Gunflint Trail\nFrom 7- 8:00 p.m.\, co-chair of Chik-Wauk Dark Sky Committee David Coleman will do a presentation on darkness\, the aurora\, and photography. \n8 p.m. | Telescope Viewing & Photography Demonstrations | Gunflint Lodge\, Gunflint Trail\nEnjoy telescope observations with Shawn Williams and photography demonstrations with David Coleman. \n8 p.m. | Guided Night Hike | Gunflint Lodge\, Gunflint Trail\nJoin the resident naturalists at Gunflint Lodge for a nighttime hike\, where you’ll venture up onto the hills and cliffs that overlook Gunflint Lake in order to have a fuller view of the starlit horizon.  For this hike you will be provided red flashlights\, which do not disrupt the natural light sensitivity of your eyes\, allowing you to adjust to the darkness much more quickly upon arriving at the destination. You will also be provided foam padding for stargazers to lay down comfortably while we soak in the sights above. During the hike and after arriving at our stargazing outpost\, Gunflint Lodge naturalists will present some interesting stories\, legends\, and commentary about darkness\, night skies\, and constellations for your enjoyment. Come along for a once-in-a-lifetime dark sky experience. \nReserve your spot for the guided night hike by calling 218-388-2294.
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/dark-sky-event/
LOCATION:Gunflint Lodge and Outfiters\, 143 South Gunflint Lake Road\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20231102T212758Z
CREATED:20231102T212758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T212758Z
UID:249322-1700092800-1700179199@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Give to the Max Day - Support Taste of the Gunflint Trail
DESCRIPTION:Give to the Max Day – November 16\, 2023 \nWhat does that mean? Give to the Max is a statewide outpouring of support for thousands of nonprofits across Minnesota! A time when people show their support of local organizations through financial donations. This day makes a difference to over 14\,000 organizations that participate. \nThis year the Gunflint Trail Historical Society (GTHS) is asking for extra support to keep the Gunflint Trail history alive! \nRecently\, one of the more popular books sold on the Gunflint Trail is now out of publication. The publication company felt it did not sell enough copies of this book to keep it in print. \nThe GTHS is asking for all donations brought in on Give to the Max Day to help with the costs that will be associated with getting this book back in print. This will be a long arduous process and there are volunteers ready to help with the task. \nThe GTHS needs your donations to help keep a part of history alive.\nShow your support and make your donation to this wonderful cause! \nSupport A Taste of the Gunflint Trail –
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/give-to-the-max-day-support-taste-of-the-gunflint-trail/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="Gunflint Trail Historical Society":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T150000
DTSTAMP:20230928T212226Z
CREATED:20230319T192403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T212226Z
UID:248462-1696687200-1696690800@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Layne Kennedy - Story Telling with Photographs
DESCRIPTION:Layne Kennedy has been a professional photographer for forty-five years.  His work includes fine art photography as well as editorial photography shooting magazine features for magazines worldwide.  He’s taught the art of storytelling photography at the North House Folk School for over twenty years.  His editorial photography is represented by his office in Minneapolis and also by GETTY in NYC. \nLayne will discuss and show photographs discussing the influences of photography and the process of creating photographs to tell a simple story. \n  \nThis presentation will be held at the Seagull Lake Community Center (7 Seagull Lake Access Road\, Grand Marais\, MN  55604) \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public.\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway! \n\n\n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/layne-kennedy/
LOCATION:Seagull Lake Community Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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SUMMARY:Artist-In-Residency Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Gunflint Trail Historical Society would like to introduce the next Artist-In Resident.\nHeather Friedli is Saint Paul’s premiere contemporary impressionistic artist. Friedli’s paintings represent places she has explored in her yearly “Artventures” in the woods\, rivers\, and beyond. Her experiences in the landscape dictate brush strokes in these imaginative and brilliant paintings. \nHeather’s work includes beautifully illustrative landscapes of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters and the North Shore as well as her travels in the United States including her 2010 Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Friedli is best known for her contemporary impressionist oil paintings\, drawing on her family’s native Anishinaabe heritage and the land in which she lives. Bold strokes and brilliant colors light up scenes of cloudscapes\, water\, and native flora and fauna. Many pieces are created in the context of her wilderness adventures- she seeks to create work that shares with the viewer the experience of immersion in the landscape and escape into the healing beauty of nature. Within these kinesthetic and contextual works\, Friedli explores the spiritual world through the lens of culture and lived experience of place. Her work is creative\, soulful\, bold\, and powerful. \nHeather Friedli was born in Los Angeles\, CA in 1982. She grew up half her childhood with her mom and grandmother in Los Angeles CA and Albuquerque NM\, absorbing the colors\, beauty\, and culture of the Southwest; then moved and lived her second half of childhood with her aunt\, and uncle in Luxembourg LUX and Detroit MI. She graduated with a Fibers & Textiles degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in 2005. In 2010 Heather thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail\, the completion of which inspired her to create a series of works highlighting her family’s native Odawa and Mexican Heritages within impressionistic and dreamlike natural landscapes. She continues to explore the earth through Artventures and wilderness travels both with her family and solo. She currently lives and works in Saint Paul\, Minnesota with her husband and two kids. \nHeather will be offering a free workshop for all ages on Friday\, September 22\, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nMeet at Chik-Wauk Nature Center with your sketchbook and walking shoes to explore the trails.\nTogether you will discover local flora and fauna\, learn about the wilderness\, and do field sketching from the land. \nThe workshop is free and limited to 12 participants.\nYou can sign up ahead of time by calling 218-388-9915 or sending an email – to info@gunflinthistory.org\, before September 20.
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/artist-in-residency-workshop/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gunflint Trail Historical Society":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230827T150000
DTSTAMP:20230506T160913Z
CREATED:20230107T211551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T160913Z
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SUMMARY:Sherry Abts - The Ely Loon Ranger
DESCRIPTION:Meet Sherry Abts\, the “Ely Loon Ranger” and Minnesota DNR Loon Watcher Survey volunteer with a lifelong passion for loons. Thirty-five years as a public educator has taught Sherry how to get people excited and interested in the natural world around them. \nSherry’s passion for loons began in 1993 when she volunteered with the Earth Watch Program in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan documenting loon behavior within the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. For two to three weeks each summer\, Sherry and other staff would intensively observe loon pairs and their chicks from sunrise to sunset each day. She was captivated by watching the different parenting styles among loons. \nSince then\, Sherry has spent countless summers and winters observing loons and assisting loon projects across the country. She has been a volunteer with Northland College’s Loon Watch Program for the last 12 years collecting valuable reproduction data on loons in Wisconsin. For the last five winters\, she has also assisted Ohio Northern University with behavioral studies of loons on their wintering grounds in South Carolina. \nSherry became a Minnesota DNR Loon Watcher Survey volunteer in 2017. Over the past five years\, she has spent hundreds of hours each summer observing loons on the lakes in the greater Ily area. Not only has she collected invaluable data on loon behavior\, nesting success\, and chick survival each year\, but she has found a way to engage and educate many Ely residents on the importance of loons. Sherry has recruited numerous volunteers to join her in the Loon Watcher Survey watching almost 40 lakes annually. \nSherry’s willingness to engage\, help\, and educate anyone is what sets her apart. Without volunteers like Sherry Abts\, the Loon Watcher Survey wouldn’t exist. Thank you\, Sherry! \nYour efforts help protect loons and their aquatic habitats in Minnesota! \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public. \nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway! \n\n\n\n     \n 
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/248330/
LOCATION:Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center\, 28 Moose Pond Drive\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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