Voyageurs National Park is seeking volunteers to join Park staff on Friday and Saturday, September 10 and 11 to plant native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers that have cultural and medicinal significance in Ojibwe tradition.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
A program sponsored by the Friends of Voyageurs National Park will discusses Ojibwe traditions and life growing up in the north country. Presenter Ida Mainville will explain how the voyageurs and the Ojibwe people interacted and influenced each other.
Friday, June 11, 2010
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
A combination of challenges threaten Minnesota’s sensitive moose populations – warming temperatures, changes in precipitation, increased varieties of diseases and parasites, and changes in predator populations. Are we watching the end of moose in Minnesota?
Friday, April 30, 2010
A debate among the state's candidates for governor will highlight the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy's Living Green Expo tomorrow and Sunday at the State Fair Grandstand in St. Paul.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
The public is invited to attend one of two forums to learn about and comment on the Park's proposed fee and reservation system for interior lake campsites and boat rentals on the Kabetogama Peninsula as well as fees for tour boat programs. Voyageurs National Park Superintendent Mike Ward will host a presentation about the proposed changes, and will open the floor to public comments and questions...
Monday, April 12, 2010
University of Minnesota forest ecologist Lee Frelich will discuss the long-term future for vegetation in the Quetico-Superior region in a lecture kicking off the Heart of the Continent Partnership's quarterly meeting later this month.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Releasing young pine trees for increased growth will be the focus of the this year's Gunflint Green-Up scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8. The third annual event is a community effort to help reforest areas devastated by the 2007 Ham Lake Fire.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The 2010 International Lake of the Woods Water Quality Forum is set for March 10 and 11, organizers announced yesterday. The forum will be held at Rainy River Community College in International Falls.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
The Bell Museum of Natural History hosts the premier of Twin Cities Public Television's "Minnesota's National Park Legacy" this Thursday, September 24th. Join the film's producer and National Park Superintendents to be among the first to view the film.
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Friday, August 20, 2010