BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lake Superior Reserve - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Lake Superior Reserve X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lake Superior Reserve REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20260116T200714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T144443Z UID:7620-1775671200-1775674800@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:The River Talks: Why is the Water Green? DESCRIPTION:Get to know the river in your backyard! Join us for The River Talks – a free learning series hosted at the Lake Superior Estuarium. \n\n\n\nThis River Talk features Hannah Nicklay & Addi Knoll from The Lake Superior Reserve. \n\n\n\nEver wonder why the water looks the way it does? Lake Superior Reserve staff use sensors\, lab tests\, and years of data to understand the estuary. Join for a behind the scenes look at how they monitor estuary health and what changes they have discovered. \n\n\n\nParticipants may request an interpreter\, materials in an alternative language or format\, or other services to make this event more accessible\, by contacting the Reserve at least 20 days before the event. There’s no added cost to you for these services. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/the-river-talks-why-is-the-water-green/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Monitoring,River Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2025/11/the-river-talks-logo-300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20260116T195558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T144600Z UID:7617-1770832800-1770836400@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:The River Talks - Ganawenindiwag: Working with Plant Relatives to Heal Gichigami Shorelines DESCRIPTION:Get to know the river in your backyard! Join us for The River Talks – a free learning series hosted at the Lake Superior Estuarium. \n\n\n\nThis River Talk features Karina Heim from The Lake Superior Reserve and Rob Croll from the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission. \n\n\n\nLake Superior’s shorelines face growing pressures from erosion\, development\, and new climate patterns. Come learn about Ganawenindiwag (‘they take care of each other’)\, a resource that reframes plants as relatives and teachers\, offering cultural and ecological guidance for healing and protecting these coasts. \n\n\n\nParticipants may request an interpreter\, materials in an alternative language or format\, or other services to make this event more accessible\, by contacting the Reserve at least 20 days before the event. There’s no added cost to you for these services.  The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/the-river-talks-ganawenindiwag-working-with-plant-relatives-to-heal-gichigami-shorelines/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Coastal Training Program,Education,River Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2025/11/the-river-talks-logo-300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20260112T163057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T144604Z UID:7561-1768413600-1768417200@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:The River Talks: More Manoomin: Wild Rice Restoration in the Estuary DESCRIPTION:Get to know the river in your backyard! Join us for The River Talks – a free learning series hosted at the Lake Superior Estuarium. \n\n\n\nJoin us on January 14 to learn about wild rice from members of the St. Louis River Manoomin Restoration Partnership!For centuries\, Ojibwe people and others came to Chi-gami ziibi\, the St. Louis River\, to harvest manoomin (wild rice)\, but over the past 100 years rice beds were greatly diminished here. After over a decade of restoration\, wild rice in the estuary is slowly rebounding. Learn what it takes to bring these amazing plants back and what’s needed to care for manoomin into the future. \n\n\n\nThe Lake Superior Estuarium is located at 3 Marina Drive on Barkers Island in Superior\, WI (it’s the red building). \n\n\n\nYou may request an interpreter\, materials in an alternative language or format\, or other services to make this event more accessible\, by contacting the Reserve at least 20 days before the event. There’s no added cost to you for these services.The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/the-river-talks-more-manoomin-wild-rice-restoration-in-the-estuary/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,River Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2025/11/the-river-talks-logo-300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20251124T202527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T202538Z UID:7167-1765389600-1765393200@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:The River Talks - Islands Without Black Ash: Caring for Wetland Forests DESCRIPTION:Get to know the river in your backyard! Join us for The River Talks – a free learning series hosted at the Lake Superior Estuarium. \n\n\n\nOn December 10\, Kirsten Rhude\, Stewardship Coordinator at the Lake Superior Reserve\, will tell us about the changes happening in wetland forests:Black ash trees are abundant along the St. Louis River Estuary and Lake Superior’s coast. However\, the non-native emerald ash borer reached the region in 2013\, threatening these trees and the habitat they provide. Come learn about the importance of these coastal wetlands and the restoration efforts to help steward wetland forests long into the future. \n\n\n\nThe Lake Superior Estuarium is located at 3 Marina Drive on Barkers Island in Superior\, WI (it’s the red building). \n\n\n\nYou may request an interpreter\, materials in an alternative language or format\, or other services to make this event more accessible\, by contacting the Reserve at least 20 days before the event. There’s no added cost to you for these services.The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee less URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/the-river-talks-islands-without-black-ash-caring-for-wetland-forests/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,River Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2025/11/the-river-talks-logo-300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20250902T145624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T145628Z UID:7066-1757066400-1757080800@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:OPEN: Lake Superior Estuarium DESCRIPTION:A place to explore! Join us in the interactive exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water\, ecology\, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed. The Lake Superior Estuarium is located at 3 Marina Drive on Barkers Island in Superior. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/open-lake-superior-estuarium/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Estuarium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2024/03/estuarium-open-featured.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Luciana Ranelli":MAILTO:luciana.ranelli@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20250604T124846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T185344Z UID:6804-1753009200-1753023600@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:Lake Superior Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Greatest Lake July 20th on Barker’s Island in Superior\, Wisconsin\n\n\n\nJoin us on Barker’s Island in Superior to relax\, play\, and learn in celebration and appreciation of the Greatest Lake. \n\n\n\nEnjoy for free: \n\n\n\n\nInteractive activities\, games\, and learning opportunities for kids\, adults\, and families all focused on learning about and appreciating this Great Lake\n\n\n\nVisit the Lake Superior Estuarium\n\n\n\nStand-up paddleboarding (try it out!) from noon-3pm\n\n\n\nPrizes donated from local businesses \n\n\n\nBus running between Superior Public Library and the event\n\n\n\n\nFood and Tours: \n\n\n\n\nSuperior Cubans\n\n\n\nSweeden Sweets\n\n\n\nHalf price guided tours on the SS Meteor Whaleback Ship starting at 10:30am. Last tour departs at 1:30 pm. Reserve your tour time online: www.superiorpublicmuseums.org. Exhibit space also open 10:30-1:30…come explore inside the ship!\n\n\n\n\nBus Information: \n\n\n\nCatch the free bus in the main parking lot at the Superior Public Library (1530 Tower Avenue). The bus is a school bus from Voyageur Bus Company with steps for entry\, a wheelchair lift\, 3 wheelchair spots and room for 25 people on bus seats.  \n\n\n\nThe schedule below is a best estimate. The bus should be ready for passengers 10-15 minutes before departure time. For example\, people can load the bus at the library starting at 10:45am to be ready for the 11:00 departure. \n\n\n\nFROM LIBRARY to eventFROM EVENT to library11:0011:3012:00 noon12:301:001:302:0011:1511:4512:1512:451:151:452:153:00\n\n\n\nReady to leave Lake Superior Day? Meet the bus in front of the red building\, the Lake Superior Estuarium. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEXTEND THE FUN WITH CONNECTED EVENTS\n\n\n\nWisconsin Point Spotted Knapweed Pull at Wisconsin Point\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 19\, 9:30am – 12 noon (note this is the day before the big event) Meet at Wisconsin Point Lot 5 \n\n\n\nTo kick off a weekend of celebrating Lake Superior\, join us for a morning of stewardship on Wisconsin Point! We will be hand-pulling some of the non-local Spotted Knapweed plants that have spread around the parking lot. To learn more and sign up\, visit this page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spotted-knapweed-pull-at-wisconsin-point-tickets-1373285165899. \n\n\n\nPaddle for the People\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 20 \n\n\n\nNorth Shore Stand Up Paddleboarding hosts the eighth annual Paddle for the People 4K recreational paddle race around Barker’s Island. The free race begins at 10 a.m. with mandatory check in from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (Register online at duluthsup.com. Registration is limited.) \n\n\n\nSPONSORS\n\n\n\nThis year’s Lake Superior Day event in Superior is coordinated by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve operated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Division of Extension in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the following partners: the City of Superior\, North Shore SUP\, Paddle it Forward\, University of Wisconsin-Superior\, The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve\, Minnesota Sea Grant\, and Douglas County 4-H. Thank you to businesses that support the event through logistics or donations to the free prize drawing: Barkers Island Inn\, Barker’s Island Marina\, Duluth Pottery and Tile\, Epicurean\, Cap’n J’s Mini Golf\, Bluetick Design\, and more to come. \n\n\n\nHISTORY OF LAKE SUPERIOR DAY\n\n\n\nLake Superior Day was started in the early 1990s to highlight the importance of this great water body to the basin’s environment and economy. This year’s event is coordinated by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve operated by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Reserve encompasses over 16\,000 acres along the St. Louis River freshwater estuary. Come enjoy the festivities in appreciation of the lake! \n\n\n\nLake Superior Day was started in the early 1990s to highlight the importance of this great water body to the basin’s environment and economy. Now it is held every 3rd Sunday in July. This year’s event in Superior is coordinated by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve operated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Division of Extension in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the following partners: the City of Superior\, University of Wisconsin-Superior\, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources\, The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve\,  North Shore SUP and Wisconsin Sea Grant. The Reserve encompasses over 16\,000 acres along the St. Louis River freshwater estuary. Come enjoy the festivities in appreciation of the lake! \n\n\n\nABOUT LAKE SUPERIOR\n\n\n\nLake Superior is the cleanest\, coldest\, and clearest of the Great Lakes. The largest lake by surface area in the world\, it fuels our local shipping\, commercial fishing\, and recreational industries while providing clean drinking water. Every day\, each of the 600\,000 human residents of the Lake Superior basin use water from the lake for drinking\, home use\, industrial use\, or recreation. The lake is essential for countless fish\, birds\, animals\, and plants. \n\n\n\nMORE EVENT INFORMATION\n\n\n\nThe University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. \n\n\n\nYou may request an interpreter\, materials in an alternative language or format\, or other services to make this event more accessible\, by contacting Ryan Feldbrugge via email at Ryan.Feldbrugge@wisc.edu or phone call 715-399-4090. Contact Ryan as soon as possible\, ideally by July 7\, 2025. Even if it’s after July 7\, feel free to contact Ryan to learn more about the event and its set-up\, and to see what we can arrange. There’s no added cost to you for these services. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/lake-superior-day-2025/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Education,Estuarium,General,Monitoring,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2020/07/lakesuperiorday2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20240627T180857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T180905Z UID:6014-1723629600-1723636800@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \n\n\n\nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming—learn and play with us! \n\n\n\nWith questions please contact the education team through Ryan Feldbrugge via phone at 715-399-4090 or email Ryan.Feldbrugge@wisc.edu. \n\n\n\nRiver Rovers Dates 2024June 26July 3July 10July 17July 24July 31** NO River Rovers August 7**August 14 \n\n\n\n\nLatest event details on Facebook URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-9/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20240627T180620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T180628Z UID:6012-1722420000-1722427200@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \n\n\n\nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming—learn and play with us! \n\n\n\nWith questions please contact the education team through Ryan Feldbrugge via phone at 715-399-4090 or email Ryan.Feldbrugge@wisc.edu. \n\n\n\nRiver Rovers Dates 2024June 26July 3July 10July 17July 24July 31** NO River Rovers August 7**August 14 \n\n\n\n\nLatest event details on Facebook URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-8/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20240627T180220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T181213Z UID:6010-1721815200-1721822400@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \n\n\n\nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming—learn and play with us! \n\n\n\nWith questions please contact the education team through Ryan Feldbrugge via phone at 715-399-4090 or email Ryan.Feldbrugge@wisc.edu. \n\n\n\nRiver Rovers Dates 2024June 26July 3July 10July 17July 24July 31** NO River Rovers August 7**August 14 \n\n\n\n\nLatest event details on Facebook URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-7/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20240603T181615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T193258Z UID:5801-1721559600-1721574000@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:Lake Superior Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Greatest Lake July 21st on Barker’s Island in Superior\, Wisconsin\n\n\n\nJoin us on Barker’s Island in Superior to relax\, play\, and learn in celebration and appreciation of the Greatest Lake. \n\n\n\nEnjoy for free: \n\n\n\n\nInteractive activities\, games\, and learning opportunities for kids\, adults\, and families all focused on learning about and appreciating this Great Lake\n\n\n\nStand-up paddleboarding (try it out!) from noon-3pm\n\n\n\nGuided tours on the SS Meteor Whaleback Ship starting at 10:30am. Last tour departs at 1:30 pm. Reserve your tour time online: www.superiorpublicmuseums.org. Exhibit space also open 10:30-1:30…come explore inside the ship!\n\n\n\nVisit the Lake Superior Estuarium\n\n\n\nPrizes donated from local businesses \n\n\n\nBus running between the event and Superior Public Library\n\n\n\n\nFood vendors: \n\n\n\n\nSweeden Sweets \n\n\n\nSuperior Cubans\n\n\n\nGiinawiind Giginitaawigi’gomin\, Together We Grow through the American Indian Community Housing Program (AICHO)\n\n\n\n\nBus Information: \n\n\n\nCatch the free bus in the main parking lot at the Superior Public Library (1530 Tower Avenue). The bus is a school bus from Voyageur Bus Company with steps for entry\, a wheelchair lift\, 4 wheelchair spots and room for 25 people on bus seats.  \n\n\n\nThe schedule below is a best estimate. The bus should be ready for passengers 10-15 minutes before departure time. For example\, people can load the bus at the library starting at 11am to be ready for the 11:15 departure. \n\n\n\nFROM LIBRARY to eventFROM EVENT to library11:1511:4512:1512:451:151:452:152:4511:3012:00 noon12:301:001:302:002:303:00\n\n\n\nReady to leave Lake Superior Day? Meet the bus in front of the red building\, the Lake Superior Estuarium. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEXTEND THE FUN WITH CONNECTED EVENTS\n\n\n\nWisconsin Point Spotted Knapweed Pull\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 20\, 9-11am (note this is the day before the big event) Meet at Wisconsin Point Lot 1 \n\n\n\nJoin this caretaking and stewardship activity to kick-off the weekend celebrating Lake Superior. Read more about the Point Spotted Knapweed Pull on Facebook. \n\n\n\nA Walking Tour of Our Connections with Water\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 21\, 9:30-11 amBarker’s Island Festival Park \n\n\n\nJoin for a walking tour of the waterfront at Barker’s Island before the big Lake Superior Day event! Learn how our connections with water support our well-being through a series of brief immersive experiences like observing wildlife or birds\, sampling foods from the estuary\, a sensory awareness exercise\, and exploring estuary-inspired art and poetry. Along the way\, you will hear about how our various identities influence how we connect with the water\, based on results of the recent Waterway Benefits Survey. There will be additional time for questions at the end. The tour will be <1 mile and will be wheelchair accessible. Read more about A Walking Tour of Our Connections with Water here. \n\n\n\n7th Annual Paddle for the People!\n\n\n\nNorth Shore Stand Up Paddleboarding hosts the seventh annual Paddle for the People 4K recreational paddle race around Barker’s Island. The free race begins at 10 a.m. with mandatory check in from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (Register online at duluthsup.com. Registration is limited.) \n\n\n\nSPONSORS\n\n\n\nThis year’s Lake Superior Day event in Superior is coordinated by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve operated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Division of Extension in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the following partners: the City of Superior\, North Shore SUP\, University of Wisconsin-Superior\, The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve\, and Douglas County 4-H. The event is graciously sponsored by the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program. \n\n\n\nHISTORY OF LAKE SUPERIOR DAY\n\n\n\nLake Superior Day was started in the early 1990s to highlight the importance of this great water body to the basin’s environment and economy. This year’s event is coordinated by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve operated by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Reserve encompasses over 16\,000 acres along the St. Louis River freshwater estuary. Come enjoy the festivities in appreciation of the lake! \n\n\n\nLake Superior Day was started in the early 1990s to highlight the importance of this great water body to the basin’s environment and economy. Now it is held every 3rd Sunday in July. This year’s event in Superior is coordinated by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve operated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Division of Extension in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the following partners: the City of Superior\, University of Wisconsin-Superior\, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources\, The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve\,  North Shore SUP and Wisconsin Sea Grant. The Reserve encompasses over 16\,000 acres along the St. Louis River freshwater estuary. Come enjoy the festivities in appreciation of the lake! \n\n\n\nABOUT LAKE SUPERIOR\n\n\n\nLake Superior is the cleanest\, coldest\, and clearest of the Great Lakes. The largest lake by surface area in the world\, it fuels our local shipping\, commercial fishing\, and recreational industries while providing clean drinking water. Every day\, each of the 600\,000 human residents of the Lake Superior basin use water from the lake for drinking\, home use\, industrial use\, or recreation. The lake is essential for countless fish\, birds\, animals\, and plants. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/lake-superior-day-2024/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Estuarium,General,Homepage Featured Event,Monitoring,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2020/07/lakesuperiorday2020.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Feldbrugge":MAILTO:ryan.feldbrugge@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20240627T175729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175808Z UID:6008-1721210400-1721217600@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \n\n\n\nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming—learn and play with us! \n\n\n\nWith questions please contact the education team through Ryan Feldbrugge via phone at 715-399-4090 or email Ryan.Feldbrugge@wisc.edu. \n\n\n\nRiver Rovers Dates 2024June 26July 3July 10July 17July 24July 31** NO River Rovers August 7**August 14 \n\n\n\n\nLatest event details on Facebook URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-6/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20240627T175430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T181229Z UID:6006-1720605600-1720612800@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \n\n\n\nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming—learn and play with us! \n\n\n\nWith questions please contact the education team through Ryan Feldbrugge via phone at 715-399-4090 or email Ryan.Feldbrugge@wisc.edu. \n\n\n\nRiver Rovers Dates 2024June 26July 3July 10July 17July 24July 31** NO River Rovers August 7**August 14 \n\n\n\n\nLatest event details on Facebook URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-5/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20240627T174725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T171942Z UID:6003-1720000800-1720008000@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \n\n\n\nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming—learn and play with us! \n\n\n\nWith questions please contact the education team through Ryan Feldbrugge via phone at 715-399-4090 or email Ryan.Feldbrugge@wisc.edu. \n\n\n\nRiver Rovers Dates 2024June 26July 3July 10July 17July 24July 31** NO River Rovers August 7**August 14 \n\n\n\n\nLatest event details on Facebook URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-4/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20240627T165131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T181251Z UID:5997-1719396000-1719403200@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \n\n\n\nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming—learn and play with us! \n\n\n\nWith questions please contact the education team through Ryan Feldbrugge via phone at 715-399-4090 or email Ryan.Feldbrugge@wisc.edu. \n\n\n\nRiver Rovers Dates 2024June 26July 3July 10July 17July 24July 31** NO River Rovers August 7**August 14 \n\n\n\n\nLatest event details on Facebook URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-3/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Feldbrugge":MAILTO:ryan.feldbrugge@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230615T130927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T132652Z UID:4381-1690970400-1690977600@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Latest event details on Facebook \nJoin us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming. \nWith questions please contact the education team through email to Emily Jones or through phone to Luciana at 715-399-4085. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-2-2023-08-02/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Jones":MAILTO:emily.jones@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230615T130927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T132652Z UID:4380-1690365600-1690372800@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Latest event details on Facebook \nJoin us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming. \nWith questions please contact the education team through email to Emily Jones or through phone to Luciana at 715-399-4085. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-2-2023-07-26/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Jones":MAILTO:emily.jones@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230615T130927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T132651Z UID:4379-1689760800-1689768000@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Latest event details on Facebook \nJoin us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming. \nWith questions please contact the education team through email to Emily Jones or through phone to Luciana at 715-399-4085. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-2-2023-07-19/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Jones":MAILTO:emily.jones@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230508T170441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T180359Z UID:4309-1689505200-1689519600@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:Lake Superior Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Greatest Lake July 16 on Barker’s Island in Superior\, Wisconsin\nJoin us on Barker’s Island in Superior to relax\, play\, and learn in celebration and appreciation of the Greatest Lake.\n\n \n\nEnjoy for free:\n\n Interactive activities\, games\, and learning opportunities for kids\, adults\, and families\n Live music\n Stand up paddle boarding demonstrations from 12-3pm\n Visit Lake Superior Estuarium\n Raffle prizes\n\n \n\nAdditional Details and Happenings:\n\n Food available for purchase.\n Prior to the main event\, North Shore Stand Up Paddleboarding hosts the 4th annual Paddle for the People 4K recreational paddle race around Barkers Island. The free race begins at 10:00 am with mandatory check in from 8:30-9:30 am. (Register online at duluthsup.com. Registration is limited.)\n Help take care of Lake Superior as part of the Wisconsin Point Spotted Knapweed Pull\, happening from 9-11am before the main event. Stay tuned for more information!\n The free raffle features prizes donated from local businesses.\n\nLatest Event Details on Facebook\nHISTORY OF LAKE SUPERIOR DAY\nLake Superior Day was started in the early 1990s to highlight the importance of this great water body to the basin’s environment and economy. This year’s event is coordinated by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve operated by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Reserve encompasses over 16\,000 acres along the St. Louis River freshwater estuary. Come enjoy the festivities in appreciation of the lake!\n\nLake Superior Day was started in the early 1990s to highlight the importance of this great water body to the basin’s environment and economy. Now it is held every 3rd Sunday in July. This year’s event in Superior is coordinated by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve operated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Division of Extension in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the following partners: the City of Superior\, University of Wisconsin-Superior\, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources\, The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve\,  North Shore SUP and Wisconsin Sea Grant. The Reserve encompasses over 16\,000 acres along the St. Louis River freshwater estuary. Come enjoy the festivities in appreciation of the lake!\nABOUT LAKE SUPERIOR\nLake Superior is the cleanest\, coldest\, and clearest of the Great Lakes. The largest lake by surface area in the world\, it fuels our local shipping\, commercial fishing\, and recreational industries while providing clean drinking water. Every day\, each of the 600\,000 human residents of the Lake Superior basin use water from the lake for drinking\, home use\, industrial use\, or recreation. The lake is essential for countless fish\, birds\, animals\, and plants. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/lake-superior-day-2023/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Estuarium,General,Homepage Featured Event,Monitoring,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2020/07/lakesuperiorday2020.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Luciana Ranelli":MAILTO:luciana.ranelli@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230615T130927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T132651Z UID:4378-1689156000-1689163200@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Latest event details on Facebook \nJoin us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming. \nWith questions please contact the education team through email to Emily Jones or through phone to Luciana at 715-399-4085. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-2-2023-07-12/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Jones":MAILTO:emily.jones@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230705T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230705T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230615T130927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T132651Z UID:4377-1688551200-1688558400@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Latest event details on Facebook \nJoin us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming. \nWith questions please contact the education team through email to Emily Jones or through phone to Luciana at 715-399-4085. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-2-2023-07-05/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Jones":MAILTO:emily.jones@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230615T130927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T132650Z UID:4376-1687946400-1687953600@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Latest event details on Facebook \nJoin us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming. \nWith questions please contact the education team through email to Emily Jones or through phone to Luciana at 715-399-4085. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-2-2023-06-28/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Jones":MAILTO:emily.jones@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230615T130927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T164839Z UID:4373-1687341600-1687348800@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:River Rovers DESCRIPTION:Latest event details on Facebook\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us outdoors\, weekly on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers. A FREE nature playgroup for children ages 3-7 with a different theme each week. You can expect caring educators\, story time\, snacks\, outdoor activities\, and more. Check out the Facebook event link for updates on weekly themes. \nChildren MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian/trusted adult for the duration of their involvement in the programming. \nWith questions please contact the education team through email to Emily Jones or through phone to Luciana at 715-399-4085. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/river-rovers-2/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,General,River Rovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/06/river-rovers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Jones":MAILTO:emily.jones@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230131T170442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T175922Z UID:4067-1683741600-1683745200@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:How and Where to Find Birds in the St. Louis River Estuary DESCRIPTION:The last River Talk of the 2022-2023 season is all about birds and will include some outdoor bird observing. It will be held in-person at the Lake Superior Estuarium (3 Marina Dr.\, Superior\, Wisconsin) and portions also available by Zoom. Note the program start time of 6:00pm so there is enough daylight to find birds outdoors.\n\nLight refreshments will be provided. The Lake Superior Estuarium is an indoor\, accessible venue with two single-user accessible restrooms. Speakers will use a microphone. If there are certain accommodations that will allow for or improve your experience at this program\, please contact Luciana Ranelli\, Education Coordinator\, via phone at 715-399-4085 or email at Luciana.Ranelli@wisc.edu.\n\n \n\nRIVER TALKS SERIES\nRiver Talks is an annual free\, informal speaker series about the St. Louis River Estuary in Duluth-Superior and a cooperative project between Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. The series will resume in Fall 2023. For more information\, visit the River Talks page: go.wisc.edu/4uz720. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/how-and-where-to-find-birds-in-the-st-louis-river-estuary/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Estuarium,River Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2017/09/sea-grant-lake-superior-reserve-river-talks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Luciana Ranelli":MAILTO:luciana.ranelli@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230131T170249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T200153Z UID:4065-1681286400-1681318800@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:Art and Science DESCRIPTION:Timing and format to be announced \nThe April 12th River Talk features Adam Swanson\, local environmental science painter and muralist. It will be held in-person at the Lake Superior Estuarium (3 Marina Dr.\, Superior\, Wisconsin) and also by Zoom. \nLight refreshments will be provided. The Lake Superior Estuarium is an indoor\, accessible venue with two single-user accessible restrooms. Speakers will use a microphone. If there are certain accommodations that will allow for or improve your experience at this program\, please contact Luciana Ranelli\, Education Coordinator\, via phone at 715-399-4085 or email at Luciana.Ranelli@wisc.edu. \n  \nRIVER TALKS SERIES\nRiver Talks is an annual free\, informal speaker series about the St. Louis River Estuary in Duluth-Superior and a cooperative project between Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. One more River Talk will be held May 10\, 2023. The series will resume in Fall 2023. For more information\, visit the River Talks page: go.wisc.edu/4uz720. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/art-and-science/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Estuarium,Homepage Featured Event,River Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2017/09/sea-grant-lake-superior-reserve-river-talks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Luciana Ranelli":MAILTO:luciana.ranelli@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230131T165633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T165633Z UID:4058-1678300200-1678305600@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:History of the Upper Estuary and Fond du Lac Neighborhood: River history and winter stories DESCRIPTION:The March 8th River Talk features Christine Carlson\, historian\, and Mark McConnell\, Elder\, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. It will be in person only—indoors at the Lake Superior Estuarium and outdoors on the nearby snow or frozen estuary if conditions allow. This talk is in conjunction with the St. Louis River Summit and has slightly different timing\, going from 6:30-8:00pm. \nLight refreshments will be provided. The Lake Superior Estuarium is an indoor\, accessible venue with two single-user accessible restrooms. The Reserve will provide seating outdoors for the outdoors portion. If there are certain accommodations that will allow for or improve your experience at this program\, please contact Luciana Ranelli\, Education Coordinator\, via phone at 715-399-4085 or email at Luciana.Ranelli@wisc.edu. \nRIVER TALKS SERIES\nRiver Talks is an annual free\, informal speaker series about the St. Louis River Estuary in Duluth-Superior and a cooperative project between Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. Other River Talks will be held April 12 and May 10\, 2023. For more information\, visit the River Talks page: go.wisc.edu/4uz720. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/history-of-the-upper-estuary-and-fond-du-lac-neighborhood-river-history-and-winter-stories/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Estuarium,River Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2017/09/sea-grant-lake-superior-reserve-river-talks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Luciana Ranelli":MAILTO:luciana.ranelli@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230131T164834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T164834Z UID:4051-1675882800-1675886400@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:We’ve got Fleas! Invaders and Non-local Beings in Water and Land DESCRIPTION:Virtual Program (by Zoom only) \nThe February 8th River Talk features Zach Stewart with Douglas County\, and Kelsey Taylor with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. It will be held virtually via the Zoom platform from 7:00-8:00pm. \nZoom link and more event information to come! \nIf there are additional accommodations that will improve your experience at this program\, please contact Luciana Ranelli\, Education Coordinator\, via phone at 715-399-4085 or email at Luciana.Ranelli@wisc.edu. \nRIVER TALKS SERIES\nRiver Talks is an annual free\, informal speaker series about the St. Louis River Estuary in Duluth-Superior and a cooperative project between Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. Other River Talks will be held March 8\, April 12 and May 10\, 2023. The March talk will be held in conjunction with the St. Louis River Summit and the date may change. For more information\, visit the River Talks page: go.wisc.edu/4uz720. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/weve-got-fleas-invaders-and-non-local-beings-in-water-and-land/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Estuarium,River Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2017/09/sea-grant-lake-superior-reserve-river-talks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Luciana Ranelli":MAILTO:luciana.ranelli@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230131T164536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T164536Z UID:4048-1674900000-1674925200@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:Lake Superior Ice Festival - Estuarium Open & Snowshoeing DESCRIPTION:LAKE SUPERIOR ICE FESTIVAL 2023 ON BARKER’S ISLAND\nThe Lake Superior Ice Festival is a family-friendly fun event coordinated by the community to attract people of all ages and abilities to share in Superior’s passion for all things winter and come together to celebrate the coolest aspects of our City. The Reserve is honored to be a part of this event and to connect further with our community. \nThe Estuarium is Open! — 10am-5pm\nAs part of the Ice Festival\, the Lake Superior Estuarium is open on Friday\, January 27th from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday\, January 28th from 10am to 5pm. The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary\, Lake Superior\, and the communities on their shores. \nThe exhibit hall includes a play area for young children\, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior\, and information to help you get out and explore. Take some time to warm up and learn about all the great things happening on the St. Louis River Estuary in the Lake Superior Estuarium. \nVisit LakeSuperiorIceFestival.com for more event details. Click on “Events” in the upper navigation bar to learn about all the activities happening as part of the Ice Festival. \nSnowshoeing Challenge! — 10am-4pm\n \n  \nReserve staff have built a great obstacle course outside the Lake Superior Estuarium from 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday\, January 28th to put your snowshoeing skills to the test! Snowshoes will be available for use on the obstacle course or bring your own. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/lake-superior-ice-festival-estuarium-open-snowshoeing/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Estuarium,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/01/diving-duck-ice-sculpture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230127T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230131T163551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T164621Z UID:4037-1674838800-1674849600@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:Lake Superior Ice Festival - Estuarium Open DESCRIPTION:LAKE SUPERIOR ICE FESTIVAL 2023 ON BARKER’S ISLAND\nThe Lake Superior Ice Festival is a family-friendly fun event coordinated by the community to attract people of all ages and abilities to share in Superior’s passion for all things winter and come together to celebrate the coolest aspects of our City. The Reserve is honored to be a part of this event and to connect further with our community. \n  \nThe Estuarium is Open!\n \nAs part of the Ice Festival\, the Lake Superior Estuarium is open on Friday\, January 27th from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday\, January 28th from 10am to 5pm. The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary\, Lake Superior\, and the communities on their shores. \nThe exhibit hall includes a play area for young children\, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior\, and information to help you get out and explore. Take some time to warm up and learn about all the great things happening on the St. Louis River Estuary in the Lake Superior Estuarium. \nVisit LakeSuperiorIceFestival.com for more event details. Click on “Events” in the upper navigation bar to learn about all the activities happening as part of the Ice Festival. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/lake-superior-ice-festival-estuarium-open/ LOCATION:Lake Superior Estuarium\, 3 Marina Drive\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Estuarium,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2023/01/estuarium-at-night.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20230131T162945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T163417Z UID:4033-1673465400-1673467200@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:Nimaawanji'idimin Giiwiitashkodeng Project: Working with Fire to Heal the Land on Minnesota and Wisconsin Points DESCRIPTION:The January 11 River Talk features a presentation from Evan Larson\, University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Melonee Montano\, Red Cliff tribal member and University of Minnesota graduate student. It will be held in-person at the Lake Superior Estuarium (3 Marina Dr.\, Superior\, Wisconsin) and also by Zoom. Evan and Melonee will describe a collaborative project that is bringing information from tree rings and oral history together to understand how the Anishinaabeg people used fire to tend the landscape and how the return of fire can contribute to both\ncultural and ecological restoration. \nTo attend virtually\, use the Zoom information below:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/92832940429?pwd=TUpJQWhucHB5cUxVQWxXQVF5b1ZIUT09\nMeeting ID: 928 3294 0429\nPasscode: 916352\nOne tap mobile\n+19292056099\,\,92832940429# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,92832940429# US (Washington DC) \nLink to facebook event for this talk \nThe Lake Superior Estuarium is an indoor\, accessible venue with two single-user accessible restrooms. Speakers will use microphones. If there are additional accommodations that will improve your experience at this program\, please contact Luciana Ranelli\, Education Coordinator\, via phone at 715-399-4085 or email at Luciana.Ranelli@wisc.edu. \nRIVER TALKS SERIES\nRiver Talks is an annual free\, informal speaker series about the St. Louis River Estuary in Duluth-Superior and a cooperative project between Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. Other River Talks will be held Feb. 8\, March 8\, April 12 and May 10\, 2023. The March talk will be held in conjunction with the St. Louis River Summit and the date may change. For more information\, visit the River Talks page: go.wisc.edu/4uz720. URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/nimaawanjiidimin-giiwiitashkodeng-project-working-with-fire-to-heal-the-land-on-minnesota-and-wisconsin-points/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Education,Estuarium,River Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2017/09/sea-grant-lake-superior-reserve-river-talks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Luciana Ranelli":MAILTO:luciana.ranelli@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210913 DTSTAMP:20260423T054853 CREATED:20210909T224105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T164854Z UID:3160-1631232000-1631491199@lakesuperiornerr.org SUMMARY:Superior Museum Crawl 2021 DESCRIPTION:[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ _bp_base=”3_4″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” _bp_base=”3_4″ style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ _bp_base=”3_4″ type=”1/1″ class=”cs-ta-left” style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false”]First Annual Superior Museum Crawl[/x_custom_headline][cs_text _bp_base=”3_4″] \nThe Lake Superior Estuarium is joining up with the other museums in Superior for the first annual Superior Museum Crawl. Purchase your passport online at https://e.givesmart.com/events/ngB/ or at The Bong Center. The passport is your ticket to all of the museums in Superior for the entire weekend\, September 10th-12th. \nThe Estuarium will be open 10:00 am-5:00 pm for the first two days of the crawl\, Friday\, September 10 and Saturday\, September 11. \n[/cs_text][x_button size=”global” block=”false” circle=”false” icon_only=”false” href=”https://e.givesmart.com/events/ngB/” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” class=”outline-button-blue mtm”]Event Details[/x_button][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content] URL:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/event/superior-museum-crawl-2021/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Education,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lakesuperiornerr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/319/2021/09/2021-museum-crawl.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR