Nature & Outdoors

Nature & Outdoors

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Pints and Prints – Block Print Class with Wild Kidd

Pints & Prints – Nature-Inspired Block Printing Class Sunday, March 8th | 1:00–3:00 PM at the Cedar Lounge Taproom Looking for a creative night out? Whether you’re hoping to connect with other nature and craft lovers, plan a cozy girls’ evening, enjoy a unique date night, or just want to make something awesome without the sweat of carving and cleanup? We’ve got you covered! Join Anna from Wild Kidd Design for a fun and relaxed DIY block printing session paired with your local beer and cocktails at the cozy Cedar Lounge Taproom. Cost: $25 per person (includes one bandana & access to all block prints) $5 for each additional bandana or print project Payment accepted via cash, card, or Venmo at the door What to Expect: Drop in anytime between 1:00–2:00 PM (event wraps up at 3:00 PM) Choose from 80+ hand-carved block prints inspired by nature, wildlife, and the…

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History in a Pint: 1000 Miles to Nome

Emily Ford is a winter adventurer and thru-hiker based in Duluth, Minnesota. She has completed many thru-hikes in the Midwest, including the 1,200 mile Ice Age Trail which crosses Wisconsin from Potawatomi State Park to St. Croix State Park on the Minnesota Border. In winter of 2022, she completed a solo 180-mile ski route across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area & Wilderness with er Alaskan Husky, Diggins. She now spends her winters running sled dogs in Alaska & Minnesota. In 2025, Emily finished the 1000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race from Anchorage to Nome. With an understanding and drive to show that anyone can adventure and everyone deserves to discover the outdoors, regardless of race, gender identity, or upbringing she continues to seek adventure and represent the underrepresented in outdoor spaces. Stop in early to grab some food and drink before the presentation starts at 7PM!

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Valentine’s Block Printing Class at Alchemy

Valentines Day Block Printing – Nature-Inspired Block Printing with your valentine or gal-entines Saturday, February 14th, 2026 | 2-6:00 PM at Alchemy – 2724 N 21st St, Superior, WI 54880 Looking for a creative night out? Whether you’re hoping to connect with other nature and craft lovers, plan a cozy girls’ evening, enjoy a unique date night, or just want to make something awesome without the sweat of carving and cleanup? We’ve got you covered! Join Anna from Wild Kidd Design for a fun and relaxed DIY block printing session paired with your favorite person/people at the lovely Alchemy in Superior, WI. Cost: $25 per person (includes one bandana/tote, access to all block prints). $5 for each additional bandana or print project. Payment accepted via cash, card, or Venmo at the door. What to Expect: Choose from 80+ hand-carved block prints inspired by nature, beer, and the Twin Ports vibe….

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Forest Bathing at Glensheen

It’s Valentine’s Day reimagined! Celebrate nature’s winter love with a guided forest bathing experience through the woods and shoreline of the historic Congdon Estate. This is a gentle sensory experience with prompts that open the heart, quiet the mind, and soothe the spirit. Your certified forest bathing guide, Barbara, will offer invitations that bridge the ordinary and sacred, celebrating a love story written in the winter woods. Deepen your attention and share moments of gratitude in the healing presence of nature and one another. Tea and light snacks conclude the experience. Come with someone you love or with your courageous self.

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Felgemaker Pipe Organ for Youth

Come to Sacred Heart Music Center on Saturday morning, February 7, 2026 from 10:00-11:30 am for an interactive program that features Sacred Heart Music Center’s historic Felgemaker pipe organ. This program is free and geared towards younger children (K-5th grade). The morning activities will include: listening to music from the movie How to Train Your Dragon played on the historic Felgemaker pipe organ which was built in 1898, seeing live bearded dragons courtesy of the Lake Superior Zoo Education Department, seeing up close how a pipe organ works by experiencing an Orgelkids miniature organ, eating animal crackers and juice. The event is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Luminary Walk at the Lake Superior Zoo

Walk through the Zoo, lit with 1,000 glowing ice luminaries! Experience a magical winter evening as you stroll candlelit paths surrounded by the beauty of the season. Warm up along the way with festive beverages from the Porcupine Pub, relax in cozy gathering spaces, and soak in the golden glow of a thousand lights. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful winter stroll, an up-close animal encounter, or a cozy night out, the Luminary Walk lets you create your perfect evening. Lake Superior Zoo February 13–22, 2026 from 5-8pm Event Nights & Themes February 13 – Palentine’s Night Friends Who Glow Together Add on animal experiences, charcuterie and champagne! February 14 – Valentine’s Night A romantic luminary walk made for date night. Add on animal experiences, charcuterie and champagne! February 15, 17, 20 & 21 – Luminary Walk Through The full luminary experience — unhurried and magical, drinks available in the…

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