Lake Superior ReserveLake Superior ReserveThe 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 […]
Virtual Program (by Zoom only) The 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. Zoom link and more event information to come! If there are additional accommodations that will […]
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 […]
Timing and format to be announced The 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. Light refreshments will be provided. The Lake Superior Estuarium is an indoor, accessible venue with two […]
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 […]
Tom Prestby,Wisconsin Conservation Manager, Audubon Great Lakes A group of fascinating difficult-to-detect birds called secretive marshbirds including rails, bitterns, grebes and others rely on high-quality wetlands and have been experiencing population decreases due to loss and degradation of habitat. Learn about these species, the threats they face, their use of Allouez Bay and other wetlands […]
Kris Eilers,Executive Director, St.Louis River Alliance From degradation to paddling destination, the St. Louis River Estuary is undergoing an inspiring transformation. Since the designation of the St. Louis River Estuary Area of Concern (AOC) in 1987, many partners have collaborated to clean up the river. The impact of this work is becoming clear, and the […]
Naawakwe William Howes III,Gegaanzikiged, Gegaanzongejig Ji-Aabadak Ojibwemowin, Fond du Lac Language & Culture Program Chigami-ziibing, the St. Louis River, carries many place names that describe it’s importance to the Anishinaabe. Learn the Ojibwemowin names for your favorite spots along the river and practice a bit of the language too. RIVER TALKS SERIES River Talks is […]
City of Superior & the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, In response to research that illuminated the role of ishkode (fire in Ojibwemowin) in shaping pine forests at Wisconsin and Minnesota Point, the City of Superior and Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe are working together to reignite cultural fire […]
