Jul. 24—WATSON — "Welcome to the most endangered ecosystem on the planet," shouted Amy Rager as she led 22 adult students down a steep hillside. As they carefully advanced, the landscape transformed ...

The Hartley Nature Center hosted the first day of class for students in the North Woods Great Lakes course as a part of the Minnesota Master Naturalist program on Wednesday September 10th. It’s a 10 ...

SUNBURG -- Amy Rager will be the first to admit she wasn't sure how the Master Naturalist program would be received. She knew there were lots of people with a love for the outdoors. But would that ...

BRAINERD — Northland Arboretum in Brainerd is hosting a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training beginning Sept. 5. The classes will be 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 5 through Oct.

Cross-Country Skiing: 6-8 p.m. Jan. 4, Lester-Amity trails, Duluth. This program introduces participants to the city's trailheads, what to expect and how to navigate them. Skiers will travel at a ...

Boulder Lake Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe Event: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 1, Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, 7328 Boulder Dam Road, Duluth. For more details, go to ...

Interpretive naturalist Savannah Stephenson talks during a naturalist program focused on owl pellets at Sibley State Park on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Conserving Minnesota’s natural resources can be complex. Fortunately, a network of Master Gardener s and Master Naturalist s exists throughout the state to assist with invasive species education, ...

Hutchinson has the opportunity to host a University of Minnesota Master Naturalist class. A minimum of 10 students are needed for the program to move forward. What is a Master Naturalist? Any adult ...

Question: While hiking in the woods, I got a rash on my bare legs. What wild plants in the Brainerd lakes area cause rashes? Answer: Plants such as nettles and wild parsnip can cause a rash, but it’s ...