If you were out in the wilderness, could you start a fire if you needed to? Join us for a class with Robert Saxton and Jon Heller to learn about different safe fire-starting techniques. The first in a short series of survival skill workshops! Contact Caitlyn Schuchhardt or Simone Senogles for more information.
The history of wildfire in the Superior National Forest is long and varied. Learn about this natural disturbance and how it affects the flora and fauna of the northwoods. Meet with wildfire experts in the field and explore the Pagami Creek Fire area by foot and canoe. Discuss how wolves, moose and other species adapt... Read more »
Join us as we continue our survival skills workshops, this time with tips from Mark Morrissey and BSU’s Outdoor Program Center! Learn how to find water in the wild and tell how it is safe to drink. We’ll learn purification techniques, ways of capturing water, and more too! Contact Caitlyn Schuchhardt or Simone Senogles for more information.
The Wolf-revered, feared, misunderstood, iconic figure of mystery, ultimate survivor. As wolf populations continue to grow and reclaim portions of their historic range in many parts of the world, key questions about our role in their future must be answered. How might we respond to increasing contacts with wolves? Given the historic and current polarizing... Read more »
Kathryn Hoffman, from the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy), will explore the scientific highlights of the PolyMet Supplemental Draft EIS (SDEIS). Jarritt Johnston, from Sustainable Ely, will present an economic critique of the UMD report on the economic impact of mining in NE Minnesota.
Citizens, advocates, and all those interested in reducing mercury pollution in St. Louis River so that fish are safe for human consumption are invited to attend this public forum. The program will include a Science & History Panel, which will provide key information on the problem of mercury in the St. Louis River; a Policy... Read more »
Join your neighbors in attending a public convening on the local impacts of climate change, co-hosted by Climate Generation and the University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships. Hear from experts, community leaders, and storytellers about local climate issues. Work with neighbors, friends, and colleagues to implement innovative local solutions. Free and open to the... Read more »
zeit·geist (ˈtsītˌɡīst,ˈzītˌɡīst/) – the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history, as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time. What better place to gather for a night of film, community, and live climate storytelling than Duluth's Zeitgeist Arts Cafe? Join Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy to explore place-based impacts,... Read more »
The SYRCL Wild and Scenic Film Festival, hosted by Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, highlights films that encourage adventure and serve as catalysts to protect wild landscapes. From Bangladesh to Utah, this year’s films feature mountain climbers, backcountry backpackers, community organizers, conservationists, and photographers exploring and protecting some of our world’s most incredible places. Tickets are $12 ($8 for students) and include a screening of seven films and a raffle for prizes. Beer, wine, and snacks will also be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., films begin at 7:00 p.m.