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August 2017
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Photographer David Johnson's Exhibit "Cook County Through My Eyes" will be displayed August 18 - September 10
Find out more »David Johnson Exhibit “Cook County Through My Eyes”
- All Day Friday August 18 - Sunday September 10
- Johnson Heritage Post, 115 W. Wisconsin St. Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Aug
23
Timmy Haus is a singer/songwriter and full time professional musician from Northern Minnesota. His music draws from different genres and many musical influences. He regularly performs solo or duo acoustic shows and creates his own blend of “acoustic eclectic”. On stage live is where he is most at home. Audience members and club owners alike have been quoted saying: “He sounds more like a band then a one man show” and “Interaction with the audience was refreshing.”
Find out more »Timmy Haus – Moguls
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday August 23
- Moguls Grille and Tap Room, 371 Ski Hill Rd. Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Eeek, a bat! But really these little guys are cute, ecologically important, and some even show signs of having bat friends. They are also under attack from a foreign disease. Learn more about our insect eating bats and what is threatening their very survival.
Find out more »Bats in the Belfry – Bluefin Bay
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday August 23
- Bluefin Bay, 7192 West Highway 61 Tofte, MN 55615 United States
Many people own cats, but what of the wildcats that own the Northwoods? Get to know our resident cats: lynx, bobcat, and maybe even cougars.
Find out more »Wildcats of the Northwoods – Lutsen Resort
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday August 23
- Lutsen Resort, 5700 W. Highway 61 Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Pete Kavanaugh Guitarist, singer and songwriter Pete Kavanaugh's solo acoustic show features his arrangement of Blues, Folk and Rock standards as well as his own compositions.
Find out more »Pete Kavanaugh – Bluefin Grille
- 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Wednesday August 23
- Bluefin Grille, 7192 W. Hwy 61 Tofte, MN 55615 United States
Take a much closer look at songbirds! We will be banding birds and monitoring the populations of songbirds that nest and travel through Sugarloaf Cove and adding to the growing research on North Shore birds. Stop in to learn more about the banding process and its importance in understanding the lifespan, movement, and productivity of songbirds. Weather permitting. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »Bird Banding at Sugarloaf Cove
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am Thursday August 24
- Sugarloaf Cove, 9096 Hwy 61 Schroeder, MN 55613 United States
Aug
24
Free workshop offered by Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District Come learn why a shoreland buffer on your property can go a long distance for clean water. There will be indoor learning followed by an opportunity to plant and restore a shoreland. Come for all or part of the workshop. Pre–registration is requested to 218-387-3647.
Find out more »Healthy Shorelands Workshop
- 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Thursday August 24
- Rockwood Lodge, 50 Rockwood Road Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604
Time travel to when volcanoes were here, then return to the present to find agates as we explore geology on the North Shore.
Find out more »Explore the Shore, a Beach Walk – East Bay Suites
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am Thursday August 24
- East Bay Suites, 21 Wisconsin Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
The Instructor-in-Residence will be demoing all weekend and offer a mini class on Saturdays at 10am. $20/person or $30 per adult/child pair. Minimum age and additional materials fee may apply depending on the course. Call North House or stop by the front office for more details.
Find out more »Instructor in Residence – North House Folk School
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday August 24
- North House Folk School, 500 W. Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Aug
24
Come explore Oberg Mountain with us. There will be naturalist activities on trail or the trailhead. (Naturalist on site with something interesting; drop in anytime, no guided hike)
Find out more »The Nature of Oberg Mountain
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Thursday August 24
- Oberg Mountain Trailhead, Onion River Road Lutsen, MN 55612 United States