Free summer events to learn about nature and enjoy the great outdoors of north country! Friday Aug. 22: MN Hiking Celebration (Day 2 of 3) 7 am–10 pm, free guided hikes along Superior Trail. Call 701-388-1883 for more information. Location: Spirit Mtn.  Aug. 22: UMD Large Lakes Observatory Tour 12:30–4:30 pm, Free,Continue Reading

Today’s latest on copper mining, Twin Metals proceeds: http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/08/20/twin-metals https://secure3.convio.net/engage/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=10881 Other mining topics current to MN: http://www.friends-bwca.org/issues/sulfide-mining/ History: http://www.mprnews.org/story/2010/06/23/boundary-waters-mining http://www.minnpost.com/earth-journal/2014/02/meet-twin-metals-and-biggest-north-woods-mine-youve-never-heard http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/05/30/dayton-miningContinue Reading

Today’s Washington Post photos touch on Minnesota topics shared with others ’round the world—pushing the boundaries of “conservation” and “natural resources management” with a focus on wolves and fracking. Check it out HERE.Continue Reading

Friday 8/15 Fish Friday 3–5 pm, preregister required 612-725-2724, equipment provided Locations: Fort Snelling State Park, also Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (no registration needed), also 4–5 pm Interstate State Park, also 6–7 pm Itasca State Park 8/15 Archery in the Park 4 pm, equipment provided Location: Fort Ridgely State Park 8/15 St.Continue Reading

Friday 8/8–8/10 Annual Game Fair Hunting dogs, shooting sports, 300 outdoor exhibits Location: Anoka 8/8 Geocaching 101 4 p.m. Location: Minneopa State Park 8/8 Raptors of St. Croix 5 – 6 p.m. Location: St. Croix State Park 8/8 Tree Rings 6 – 6:30 p.m. Meet at historic lodge. Speaker Master Naturalist ChuckContinue Reading