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Welcome Aboard UMD Large Lakes Observatory’s R/V Blue Heron! Every summer, the Large Lakes Observatory hosts Science on Deck events, offering free public tours and presentations on the research vessel (R/V) Blue Heron. The Blue Heron is part of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS), and is chartered by research scientists to explore the Great Lakes. Throughout the summer, the Blue Heron will dock at Pier B Resort, extend the gangway, and invite the community to meet the crew, scientists and students. Presentations begin at 1:30pm on the back deck with our featured speakers. Science on Deck 2025 Dates Free and open to the public from 11am – 3pm! June 27 – Presentation with Cody Sheik from the Large Lakes Observatory and the Department of Biology on Microorganisms. July 31 – Happening during the iconic FinnFest! August 22 – Happening during UMD’s Welcome Week! Presentation with the renowned professor…
Welcome Aboard UMD Large Lakes Observatory’s R/V Blue Heron! Every summer, the Large Lakes Observatory hosts Science on Deck events, offering free public tours and presentations on the research vessel (R/V) Blue Heron. The Blue Heron is part of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS), and is chartered by research scientists to explore the Great Lakes. Throughout the summer, the Blue Heron will dock at Pier B Resort, extend the gangway, and invite the community to meet the crew, scientists and students. Presentations begin at 1:30pm on the back deck with our featured speakers. Science on Deck 2025 Dates Free and open to the public from 11am – 3pm! June 27 – Presentation with Cody Sheik from the Large Lakes Observatory and the Department of Biology on Microorganisms. July 31 – Happening during the iconic FinnFest! August 22 – Happening during UMD’s Welcome Week! Presentation with the renowned professor…
Welcome Aboard UMD Large Lakes Observatory’s R/V Blue Heron! Every summer, the Large Lakes Observatory hosts Science on Deck events, offering free public tours and presentations on the research vessel (R/V) Blue Heron. The Blue Heron is part of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS), and is chartered by research scientists to explore the Great Lakes. Throughout the summer, the Blue Heron will dock at Pier B Resort, extend the gangway, and invite the community to meet the crew, scientists and students. Presentations begin at 1:30pm on the back deck with our featured speakers. Science on Deck 2025 Dates Free and open to the public from 11am – 3pm! June 27 – Presentation with Cody Sheik from the Large Lakes Observatory and the Department of Biology on Microorganisms. July 31 – Happening during the iconic FinnFest! August 22 – Happening during UMD’s Welcome Week! Presentation with the renowned professor…
The Chum Rhubarb Festival invites you to enjoy all things rhubarb while taking in live music, stage shows, kids’ activities, games, and auctions — all supporting Chum’s vital work providing food, shelter, and support to Duluth, Minnesota’s unhoused community.
Chester Bowl’s 42nd Annual Fall Fest is on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 9:30-4:30. Fall Fest is all about building community with friends and neighbors in the park! At this regional craft event you will enjoy music, food, crafts, locally grown fresh produce, vendors, and informational booths about local programs. This annual event hosts 135 vendors selling locally made crafts and art, a great line up of music, fifteen food trucks (if you go home hungry you are doing Fall Fest wrong), and activities for children and families. In addition, Chester Bowl branded clothing and other items are always sold at our tent just inside the front gate. Fall Fest is a fundraising event for Chester Bowl’s scholarship fund. Suggested donations of $5 per person or $10 per family will be accepted at the entrance to support the scholarships we will award in the coming year. Last year our community…
Each Winter, the Duluth Climbing Coalition hosts climbers from around the Midwest as we share in our mutual passion of climbing ice. The ice, or sometimes lack thereof, in Quarry Park makes for technically challenging lines that are more suited to experienced climbers and alpinists. However, past ice fests have offered more than just climbing! We typically try to run winter clinics (climbing, camping, etc.) and have forums for discussions and seminars on ice climbing.
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