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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T150000
DTSTAMP:20240726T203031Z
CREATED:20240608T214048Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240818T150000
DTSTAMP:20240727T201905Z
CREATED:20240309T193120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T201905Z
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230922T120000
DTSTAMP:20230909T183749Z
CREATED:20230909T153300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T183749Z
UID:249226-1695376800-1695384000@gunflinthistory.org
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
UID:248330-1693144800-1693148400@gunflinthistory.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230820T150000
DTSTAMP:20230506T155310Z
CREATED:20230118T175301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T155310Z
UID:248374-1692540000-1692543600@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Mark Morgen - Building the Wood Canvas Canoe
DESCRIPTION:Mark Morgen and his wife Carol moved to the Grand Marais area 6 years ago after retiring from a 37-year career as an engineer for 3M Company. He has built over 20 canoes and kayaks\, as well as one sailboat. The next current project will probably be a tandem sea kayak. He enjoys camping and canoeing and is learning to sail. Morgen also has a part-time summer job with an outfitter\, running the tow boat on Sag. \nThe wood canvas canoe was a direct offshoot of the Native American’s Birch Bark Canoe. In the early 1900s\, using modern (for the time) materials and leveraging the American public’s thirst for outdoor recreation\, several canoe companies began building wood canvas canoes on forms\, revolutionizing canoe building. This talk will primarily focus on wood canvas construction techniques and how they differ from bark canoe construction\, as well as more modern construction. \n  \n  \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public.\n\n\n\n\nDonations are always appreciated. \n\nTake your time driving up the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway!\n\n\n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/mark-morgen-building-the-wood-canvas-canoe/
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:20230813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230813T150000
DTSTAMP:20230506T154204Z
CREATED:20230107T205046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T154204Z
UID:248323-1691935200-1691938800@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Mark Neuzil - Canoes: A Natural History in North America
DESCRIPTION:Mark Neuzil is a professor of journalism at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. \nHe is the author\, co-author or editor of eight books\, almost all with environmental themes. A former wilderness guide and summer park ranger\, he is currently working on a collective biography of nature writers with a Minnesota connection. \nAncient records of canoes are found from the Pacific Northwest to the coast of Maine\, Minnesota\, and Mexico. If a person from those distant times might encounter a canoe of our day – whether birch bark or dugout or a modern carbon fiber marvel – its silhouette would be instantly recognizable. Mark Neuzil tells the story of that singular American artifact\, the canoe\, so little changed over time\, with such a strong connection to the Arrowhead Region. \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     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/mark-neuzil-canoes-a-natural-history-in-north-america/
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:20230811T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230811T230000
DTSTAMP:20230802T222203Z
CREATED:20230802T222203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T222203Z
UID:248693-1691784000-1691794800@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Caravan - Seagull Lake Community Center
DESCRIPTION:University of Minnesota Duluth in partnership with the Gunflint Trail Historical Society is bringing this experience to the end of the Gunflint Trail!! \nThe UMD is on a journey to celebrate and preserve Northeast Minnesota’s dark sky window to the universe. The journey will begin in Duluth on the 7th at the UMD planetarium and will end on August 12th in the footprint of the darkest night sky in the US east of the Mississippi. Each day we will travel to a new destination with telescopes\, where there will be free programming for all. \nYou can follow the caravan along as they make their way up the North Shore to Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center. \n8/7 – Duluth\n8/8 – Split Rock Lighthouse\n8/9 – Tettegouche State Park\n8/10 – Grand Marais – North House Folk School\n8/11 – Seagull Lake Community Center\n8/12 – Chik-Wauk \nOutside\, there will be telescopes set up and experts on hand for viewing the sun\, stars\, planets\, and moon. The journey will begin with the new moon and end on the first quarter moon\, giving visitors a chance to view the moon before and after sunset (weather permitting). This week is also the peak viewing time for the annual Perseid Meteor shower\, where we can anticipate 50-70 meteors per hour. \nIn the event of cloudy skies\, programming will be inside the facilities. \nWear long pants/sleeves. It may be summer\, but the temperature can cool down in the evenings\, and you’re not moving around very much while observing. Wear bug spray. It’s a good idea to protect yourself from mosquitoes and you’ll enjoy the time more if you’re not having to swat away bugs. But please do not spray bug spray near the telescopes. Apply it beforehand or briefly walk away from the telescopes to spray. \nYou can learn more about this event by going to https://z.umn.edu/darkskycaravan
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/dark-sky-caravan-seagull-lake-community-center/
LOCATION:Seagull Lake Community Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230730T153000
DTSTAMP:20230418T210534Z
CREATED:20230118T163326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210534Z
UID:248361-1690725600-1690731000@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Lonnie Dupre - Greenland Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:It has been 21 years since Lonnie Dupre and John Hoelscher completed the first and only circumnavigation of Greenland; a 6\,500-mile journey all non-motorized by dog team and kayak. In 2022 Dupre went back to NW Greenland to document through film the Polar Inuit culture. Traveling from village to village by dog team\, Dupre re-connected with his past polar Inuit friends to find out how their culture has changed because of climate change and modernization over the last two decades. \nThe Polar Inuit are unsung heroes of countless Arctic expeditions. Their ingenuity and innovation through trial and error and creative ways of improvising have always amazed Lonnie on past expeditions. The Polar Inuit people make it seem easy to live in a place\, that otherwise appears inhospitable to us. Traditions that have been passed on for thousands of years; by dressing in furs and by forming a symbiosis with their sled dogs\, they managed to live off the land\, completely in tune with their environment of ice and snow. These people are not run by a clock; they do things when the time seems right. People are seen as equal; no person should be perceived as better than another. \nI was shocked at how drastically global warming has affected the land and culture. Permafrost melting is undermining the foundations of houses\, and ice caps\, and glaciers have receded so much that new maps are required to identify the distorted coastline. Sea ice in the Inglefield Fjord that was once 7 feet thick in mid-winter is now 18 inches. At this current rate of melting\, the fjord will be ice-free in 7 to 10 years. In the mountainous and ice cap terrain\, the Inuit rely on sea ice to travel between villages and for hunting. Once the ice is gone\, the Inuit will become landlocked\, held prisoners in their own villages unable to travel for 8 months out of the year. Western advancement and Technology are also tugging at and slowly unraveling the culture. Bigger boats with motors\, snow machines taking place of sled dogs\, modern clothing replacing furs\, and Facebook and smartphones consuming time. \nA 45-minute documentary called ‘Amka’ (the Inuktun word for ‘one with friendly spirit’) will be released next fall. The film is aimed at conveying the fragility of Greenland\, and the humble people that carved out special lives in a land of snow and ice. \nFor more information and updates: www.LonnieDupre.com \nLonnie’s accomplishments:\n• 1991 – Completed the first west-to-east\, 3\,000-mile winter crossing of Canada’s famed Northwest Passage by dog team.\n• 2001 – Achieved the first and only circumnavigation of Greenland\, a 6\,500 mile\, all nonmotorized journey by kayak and dog team.\n• 2006 & 2009 – Pulled sleds on skis from Canada to the North Pole twice achieving over 23 million impressions worldwide on issues surrounding climate change.\n• 2015 – Accomplished the first solo winter ascent of Alaska’s Mount Denali (20\,340ft.) in the month of January. \nThe presentation will take place at the Seagull Lake Community Center\, 7 Seagull Lake Access Road\, Grand Marais\, MN  55604\n\n\nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public.\n\n\nDonations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway!\n\n\n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/lonnie-dupre-greenland-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Seagull Lake Community Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T150000
DTSTAMP:20230507T201017Z
CREATED:20230108T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T201017Z
UID:248335-1690120800-1690124400@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Timothy Cochrane – Making the Carry: The Lives of John and Tchi-Ki-Wis Linklater
DESCRIPTION: \nTimothy Cochrane is the author of A Good Boat Speaks for Itself\, Minong – The Good Place: Ojibwe and Isle Royale\, and Gichi Bitobig\, Grand Maris. \nHe has worked as a fire lookout\, backcountry ranger\, historical\, anthropologist\, and superintendent for the National Park Service in Minnesota\, Alaska\, and at Isle Royales\, Michigan. \nTim has had the good fortune to work extensively with Native American nations\, most recently with the Grand Portage Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe. \nTim plans on reading highlights from his recently published book. He will talk about the connections of the Linklaters with other Anishinaabe people living along the border lakes. The Linklaters lived on Basswood Lake for most of their adult lives. They lived in a period of great change in the north such as the cutting of white pine\, the creation of conservation units and reserves in Canada escalation in mining\, etc. John Linklater was born in 1870 and died in 1933. Tchi-Ki-Wis Linklater of Lac La Croix first nation was born c. 1873 and died 1934. \n  \n \nHis new book will be available to purchase at the presentation and he will be happy to autograph them. \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      
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/timothy-cochrane-making-the-carry-the-lives-of-john-and-tchi-ki-wis-linklater-2/
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:20230716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T150000
DTSTAMP:20230418T203407Z
CREATED:20230103T174443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T203407Z
UID:248299-1689516000-1689519600@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Sam Zimmerman\, Following My Spirit Home – Sharing the Story
DESCRIPTION:Sam\, will share the story that leads to his writing “Following My Spirit Home”\, his stories on Ojibwe Culture\, Nature Conservation\, storytelling\, and painting. \nSam Zimmerman began to participate in juried and solo exhibitions in 2000 after immediately receiving his BFA in Studio Art from the Rochester Institute of Technology. His painting became a part-time activity while he worked as Special Education and school administrator for the past 18 years.  With a recent exploration of the Alaskan frontier and northern Canada\, he rededicated himself to painting with a ferocity that had been absent since his earlier studio days\, completing an entirely new body of work over the last two years. \nWith his relocation from the East Coast to Duluth\, his work focuses on exploring his Ojibwe heritage primarily preserving shared oral histories and reimagining the symbolism of the clan animals while incorporating the natural landscape of Lake Superior’s North Shore. His work is infused with the color theories of the abstract and expressionism movements and is currently in private collections both in the United States and abroad. Sam focuses on continuing the Anishinaabe tradition of storytelling while also focusing on the theme of environmental stewardship of the North Shore. \nHis work can currently be viewed at Lizzards and AICHO – Indigenous First galleries in Duluth\, MN\, and Superior Finds in Two Harbors\, Joy and Company in Grand Marais\, and the Chik-Wauk Campus. To follow his studio projects and current creations\, visit Instagram at CraneSuperior. \nAll presentations are family-friendly and free to the public. Donations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway! \n\n\n\n     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/following-my-spirit-home-sharing-the-story-with-sam-zimmerman-3/
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:20230625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T150000
DTSTAMP:20230617T213652Z
CREATED:20230118T161059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T213652Z
UID:248311-1687701600-1687705200@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Evan Larson & Lane Johnson - Reconsidering Fire in the BWCAW
DESCRIPTION:The BWCAW is a place known and loved by many. The connection that many people feel to the waters and forests of this Border Lakes wilderness help to make it the perfect place to help us contemplate the long-term relationships among people and fire in the Great Lakes Region\, and how notions of Wilderness as untrammeled and unpeopled have created significant challenges to the diversity and resiliency of this place. \nIn this presentation\, Evan & Lane will share how a network of tree-ring data and decades of archaeological work that span the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness have been contextualized with the rich cultural history and body of Indigenous Knowledge\, also referred to as Traditional Ecological Knowledge\, carried by Anishinaabeg communities connected to this landscape to offer a transformative perspective on the role of people in actively shaping what is often thought of as a pristine place. \nTranslating the implications of this work to the Upper Great Lakes Region as a whole helps identify opportunities for informing land stewardship and shared management of diverse socio-ecological systems in a time of dramatic climate and cultural change. \nEvan Larson is a father\, husband\, teacher\, scientist\, and enthusiast of wild places. His formal education includes an Environmental Science bachelor’s degree from Willamette University\, degrees in geography from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (M.S.) and the University of Minnesota (Ph.D.)\, and a Faculty Fulbright fellowship to Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall. Less formally\, Evan’s philosophy of life has been informed by significant doses of reflection\, books\, chainsaws\, and firewood. Evan has 21 years of experience using tree rings to investigate the environmental history and is currently focused on the interwoven relationships among people\, fire\, and pine in Great Lakes Forests. Evan works as a Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences & Society at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. \nLane Johnson is part of the forest management and research group at the University of Minnesota Cloquet Forestry Center (CFC) within the Fond du Lac Reservation of Lake Superior Ojibwe. As a historical ecologist and geographer\, Lane uses tree-ring records and other historical information to better understand the fire ecology of native plant communities in the Upper Great Lakes region and inform fire restoration efforts. Before joining the CFC in the Autumn of 2017\, Lane worked for the U.S. Geological Survey’s New Mexico Landscapes Field Station in Santa Fe as a fire history projects field lead. Prior to that\, Lane was a project co-leader investigating the historical drivers of surface fire regimes in the red pine forests of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness\, a continuation of his graduate research with the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He happily resides in Duluth. \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     
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/evan-larson-lane-johnson/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230618T150000
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UID:248752-1687096800-1687100400@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Neil Sherman - 16 years of Plein Air Painting the Gunflint Trail
DESCRIPTION:Painter of the North \nSunday\, June 18 – Join Neil Sherman as he presents his slideshow that has captured his 16 years of Plein Air Painting on the Gunflint Trail. \nWhat I strive to capture in my paintings is the feeling of a particular day. Each day is different\, especially on the north shore of Lake Superior where\, often\, every couple of hours can be different. Those days or hours may never be repeated again\, so capturing the essence is important so that people who have known those days and hours can remember them and others who have not known can be transported there via the painting. \nMy particular method of painting has roots that date back to the Impressionist era. American painter Frank Vincent DuMond studied painting in France in the late 1890s and early 1900s and then taught painting at the Arts Students League in New York City. He developed a palette that has become affectionately known as the “prismatic palette” which is geared toward allowing subtle control of color and value in a landscape. This palette has been passed down through such painters as Arthur Maynard\, John Phillip Osborne\, and Joe Paquet\, who in turn taught it to me. \nA majority of my works are painted on location and\, if needed\, are “tweaked” back in the studio. Tweaking involves making adjustments to different aspects of the painting such as color\, value\, shape\, tone\, etc. or adding small elements that further engage the viewer beyond the initial impact of the painting. Often\, one of those paintings will be used to create a larger studio painting. \nYou can view more about Neil Sherman and his studio here. \nThis presentation is supported by a Rural Leadership Boost Grant from the Blandin Foundation. \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  
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/neil-sherman/
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:20230528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230528T140000
DTSTAMP:20230506T133131Z
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UID:248592-1685278800-1685282400@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Artist-in-Residency Program - Meet & Greet Jack Dant
DESCRIPTION:The Gunflint Trail Historical Society is pleased to announce the launch of a new Artist in Residency Program and the selection of Jack Dant as the first visiting artist. \nIn 2022 a small task force was formed to explore the possibility of “An Artist in Residency Program on the Gunflint Trail” inspired by similar programming in our National Parks and The Science Museum of Minnesota\, as well as many other organizations. Kim Dayton\, Kim Gordon\, Bill Douglas\, and Rene Block explored the possibility of starting such a program. It seemed to all that an “Artist in Residency” was a perfect match for the Mission\, Vision\, and Purpose of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society. \nJack Dant is a St. Paul\, Minnesota painter/sculptor whose painting subjects range from landscape and still life to portraits and figures. He is drawn primarily to realism in the style of the American Impressionists however\, his technique and style continue to evolve. Jack enjoys painting outside on location (plein air) as well as painting in his studio. He has studied Flemish techniques in still life and portraits with Jeff Hurinenko and spent many years studying landscape painting with Joe Paquet\, using direct painting methods and the prismatic palette. \nJack has painted on the Gunflint Trail previously but not for an extended amount of time. He is enthusiastic about the prospect of an extended period to focus on the landscape possibilities of the Gunflint Trail community. \nJack will be at the Seagull Community Center (7 Seagull Lake Access Road) to speak about his experiences painting on the Gunflint Trail and about how he works outdoors and his artistic process as a Plein Air Painter. \n 
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/artist-in-residency-program-meet-greet-event/
LOCATION:Seagull Lake Community Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Gunflint Trail Historical Society":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T210000
DTSTAMP:20230417T130520Z
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UID:248557-1682193600-1682197200@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Guided Nature Hike with Naturalist Emma Adams
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, April 22\, at 8 PM – Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters are offering a guided night hike with Chik-Wauk Naturalist Emma Adams. \nThere is a lot to celebrate! Everyone is welcome to join in for International Dark Sky Week\, Earth Day\, and witness the stunning Lyrids meteor shower! \n  \nThe guided hike will take place in the evening as the sun sets\, providing ample time for hikers to enjoy the breathtaking\nviews of the surrounding wilderness in the diminishing light. As the sky darkens\, you will journey to a nearby bluff\, where the night sky reveals its true splendor. \nYour experienced guide will lead you through the pristine forests\, pointing out the constellations and celestial bodies that fill the sky above. You will learn about the importance of preserving dark skies\, reducing light pollution\, and how it impacts the environment\, wildlife\, and human health. \nThroughout the hike\, you will stop to take in the beauty of the surroundings and listen to the sounds of the wilderness. This hike will be a unique opportunity to connect with nature and experience the awe-inspiring majesty of the night sky and the meteor shower providing a spectacular display of shooting stars and celestial fireworks.\nTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience participants are advised to wear appropriate hiking shoes and clothing\, bring water and snacks\, and carry a flashlight or headlamp. Binoculars are also welcome for those who wish to get a closer look at the stars and planets. \nIt will be an unforgettable evening under the stars\, celebrating Earth Day and the Lyrids meteor shower on the edge of the Boundary Waters International Dark Sky Sanctuary. \nImportant Notes:\nSaturday\, April 22 – 8 to 9 PM\nMeet at Gunflint Lodge Front Desk\nPlease arrive 5 – 10 minutes early\nNo registration is required! \nhttps://gunflint.com/dark-sky-walk-celebration/ \nVisit Cook County  – Cook County\, MN. proclaims April 15 – 22\, 2023 International Dark Sky Week
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/dark-sky-guided-nature-hike-with-naturalist-emma-adams/
LOCATION:Gunflint Lodge and Outfiters\, 143 South Gunflint Lake Road\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gunflint Lodge and OUtfitters":MAILTO:chikwauk@boreal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T213000
DTSTAMP:20230204T143153Z
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UID:248390-1676746800-1676755800@gunflinthistory.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the Night Skies of the Gunflint Trail
DESCRIPTION:Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center’s Dark Sky Committee will be hosting its first-ever winter event\, \n“Exploring the Night Skies of the Gunflint Trail”. \nA fun\, educational evening includes presentations and workshops on night-sky observation and photography techniques. \nThis family-friendly event will be at the G.T.V.F.D. Schaap Community Center (7401 Gunflint Trail) Saturday\, February 18th\, 7:00 – 9:30 pm. You will be able to learn general information on how to take and process your photos. \nThere will be Kids’ activities\, Starry Skies North information table\, Stargazing\, telescopes available on-site for observation and learning\, and photo assistance from David Coleman and Teresa Marrone. \nThere will be outside presentations on stargazing and storytelling from Emma Adams throughout the evening. \nPresentations taking place inside the center – \n\n7:15 – 7:45\, David Coleman will present on the Fundamentals of Night-Sky Photography\n8:30 – 9:15\, Teresa Marrone will demonstrate how to process your night sky images. Teresa will include handouts as well as info/examples of star trails.\n\nJoin dark sky experts and enthusiasts in exploring the Night Sky. \nBring along a small flashlight\, your camera – or even your smartphone to learn from dark-sky photographers about taking and processing photos (if you have a tripod and remote shutter-release cable bring those). \nDress appropriately; activities will take place outdoors and inside the center. There will be warm beverages and treats available. \n\n           
URL:https://gunflinthistory.org/event/night-sky-on-the-gunflint-trail/
LOCATION:A. Paul & Carol Schaap Community Center\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center":MAILTO:info@gunflinthistory.org
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