Guided Nature Hike –
Friday Guided Nature Hikes with Emma Adams Every Friday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., join naturalist Emma Adams for a guided hike through the Chik-Wauk trail system.…
Nature Presentation Interactions at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center – Moose
Monday Porch Talks – Weekly Northwoods Presentation: Moose Join us at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center for our weekly Northwoods-themed presentation…
Nature Presentation Interactions at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center-Wild Cats
Monday Porch Talks – Weekly Northwoods Presentation: Wild Cats Each week, Chik-Wauk presents a new Northwoods-themed topic 📍 Location: Outside on the front…
Kids’ Day Every Tuesday, from June 23 to August 18
Don’t miss out on the fun! We’re excited to announce that Kids’ Day is coming back! This is one of the most beloved events at the Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature…
Scott Krohn – Artist-in-Residence Program
Scott Krohn Artist Demonstration & Meet the Artist Sunday, July 12, 2026 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM A. Paul & Carol Schaap Community Center Free • $10 per…
Chel Anderson – Northwoods Orchids: their complex and sometimes mysterious lives
Chel Anderson has lived, worked, and strenuously exercised her curiosity in Cook County since 1974. Before retiring to the rest of her life in 2019, she spent…
July GTHS Membership Meeting – Gunflint Trail Remembrance Tribute
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society takes time each July to remember those with whom we shared our passion for the Gunflint Trail. Join us at the July…
Briand Morrison – Return Concert & Multimedia Presentation
Saturday, July 18, 2026 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM A. Paul & Carol Schaap Community Center Free Concert • $10 per person Donation Appreciated Acclaimed guitarist…
Jo Swanson – Many Hands, One Forest: Caring for the Superior National Forest
Jo Swanson is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Friends of the Superior National Forest (formerly known as Northwoods Volunteer Connection). She lives in…
Sue Kerfoot – From Chicago to the Gunflint: A Modest Lifestyle Change
Miss Justine Spunner, August 20, 1932, at the dock at Gunflint Lodge. Sue Kerfoot will present on Justine and Mae Spunner. Moving from Chicago to the Gunflint…
Nature Presentation Interactions at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center – Earth, Wind and Fire – Geology & Glaciers
Monday Porch Talks – Weekly Northwoods Presentation: Earth, Wind and Fire – Geology & Glaciers Chik-Wauk will present a different Northwoods-themed topic…
Guided Nature Hike
Weekly Northwoods Presentation: Each week at Chik-Wauk, a new Northwoods-themed topic is explored— 📍 Location: On the front porch of the Chik-Wauk Museum…
Nature Presentation Interactions at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center – Wolves
Monday Porch Talks – Weekly Northwoods Presentation: Wolves Each week, Chik-Wauk presents a new Northwoods-themed topic— 📍 Location: Outside on the front porch…
Mark Zimmer, aka The Barefoot Traveler – Traveling to and detailing the BWCA’s maintained areas
The Barefoot Paddler, spent the last 2 years traveling and locating every campsite, portage, and hiking trail and will discuss the entire BWCA and highlight…
August – Gunflint Trail Historical Society Membership Meeting
Please note the time change: Membership meetings will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. – attend in person at the Seagull Community Center (7 Seagull Lake Access…
Nature Presentation Interactions at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center – Wild Cats
Monday Porch Talks – Weekly Northwoods Presentation: Wild Cats Chik-Wauk presents a different Northwoods-themed topic each week 📍 Location: On the front porch…
Water Quality Presentation Series by the Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District
Summer 2026 Water Quality Presentation Series Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District will partner with Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center to…
Dark Sky Caravan 2026 – August 14 & 15 on the Gunflint Trail
We are on a journey to celebrate and preserve Northeast Minnesota’s dark sky window to the universe. The Dark Sky Caravan Each day brings the caravan to…
Kyle Johnson – Minnesota Moths
Kyle Johnson has been studying moths for the past 36 years – since age five – from all over Minnesota and Wisconsin to the wilds of Alaska. He is particularly…
Nature Presentation Interactions at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center – Loons
Monday Porch Talks – Weekly Northwoods Presentation: Loons Chik-Wauk presents a different Northwoods-themed topic each week 📍 Location: On the front porch of…
Kids’ Day Tuesday, August 18 – Last one for the 2026 Season
Don’t miss out on the fun! This is the last Kids’ Day for the 2026 season! This is one of the most exciting events at the Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature […]
Celebration Event – Zagaandagaa-Anishinaabeg
Celebration Event of Zagaandagaa-Anishinaabeg at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center. The Gunflint Trail Historical Society is excited to announce the debut…
Sammi Shimota – Keep Calm and Mooz On: The Obsticles Moose Must Overcome to Survive in Minnesota (And How We Can Help!)
Sammi Shimota is a passionate early-career wildlife biologist in northern Minnesota and has spent the last 4+ years studying the wolves, moose, and deer…
Nature Presentation Interactions at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center
Monday Porch Talks – Weekly Northwoods Presentation Chik-Wauk presents a different Northwoods-themed topic each week 📍 Location: On the front porch of the…