Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
There is a special activity planned for the first Saturday of the month.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Session 1 - Lake Superior Estuarium Volunteer Training
Register on Eventbrite by clicking HERE. Only ONE session needs to be attended to become a volunteer.
Volunteer with the Lake Superior Reserve in our Estuarium (estuary + museum)! Interested volunteers only need to attend one session.
Sessions occur on Wednesday, June 10 or Saturday, June 13. This event is from 10:30am to 12:00pm on both days of the training. If you would like to volunteer but cannot attend either training session, please reach out to Callie Grones, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, by emailing outreach@folsr.org.
WHAT IS THE ESTUARIUM?
The Lake Superior Estuarium (estuary + museum) is a crucial part of the Lake Superior Reserve outreach effort. The Estuarium, located on Barker’s Island, is a free exhibit hall with information about and interactive maps of the St. Louis River Estuary and the Lake Superior Reserve. There is also a play area for children, including books to read, drawing and coloring, and a small indoor playground.
Address:
3 Marina Drive
Superior, WI 54880
*The Estuarium is the red building on Barker's Island.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
Our Lake Superior Estuarium would not be possible without our wonderful volunteer docents who help staff and educate visitors on the Estuarium, the St. Louis River Estuary, and the work of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. Docents greet and converse with Estuarium visitors, as well as manage the building during open hours. We encourage any community members who are passionate about the watershed and want to make a difference in the community to volunteer.
Volunteering at the Estuarium includes greeting guests, sharing information about the Lake Superior Reserve and St. Louis River Estuary with community members and visitors, and managing the building during open hours.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are holding a Lake Superior Estuarium Docent Training on Wednesday, June 10 and Saturday, June 13 from 10:30am-12:00 pm. Interested volunteers only need to attend ONE of the two dates provided.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING DETAILS
Interested volunteers should sign up for one of the two dates provided. We will meet at the Lake Superior Estuarium for a an introduction to the building and to each other as volunteers, then we will go through how to volunteer as a group. There will also be a small activity sponsored by the Reserve.
Learn more about the Lake Superior Estuarium at the link: CLICK HERE
Register on Eventbrite by clicking HERE. Only ONE session needs to be attended to become a volunteer.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Session 2 - Lake Superior Estuarium Volunteer Training
Register on Eventbrite by clicking HERE. Only ONE session needs to be attended to become a volunteer.
Volunteer with the Lake Superior Reserve in our Estuarium (estuary + museum)! Interested volunteers only need to attend one session.
Sessions occur on Wednesday, June 10 or Saturday, June 13. This event is from 10:30am to 12:00pm on both days of the training. If you would like to volunteer but cannot attend either training session, please reach out to Callie Grones, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, by emailing outreach@folsr.org.
WHAT IS THE ESTUARIUM?
The Lake Superior Estuarium (estuary + museum) is a crucial part of the Lake Superior Reserve outreach effort. The Estuarium, located on Barker’s Island, is a free exhibit hall with information about and interactive maps of the St. Louis River Estuary and the Lake Superior Reserve. There is also a play area for children, including books to read, drawing and coloring, and a small indoor playground.
Address:
3 Marina Drive
Superior, WI 54880
*The Estuarium is the red building on Barker's Island.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
Our Lake Superior Estuarium would not be possible without our wonderful volunteer docents who help staff and educate visitors on the Estuarium, the St. Louis River Estuary, and the work of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. Docents greet and converse with Estuarium visitors, as well as manage the building during open hours. We encourage any community members who are passionate about the watershed and want to make a difference in the community to volunteer.
Volunteering at the Estuarium includes greeting guests, sharing information about the Lake Superior Reserve and St. Louis River Estuary with community members and visitors, and managing the building during open hours.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are holding a Lake Superior Estuarium Docent Training on Wednesday, June 10 and Saturday, June 13 from 10:30am-12:00 pm. Interested volunteers only need to attend ONE of the two dates provided.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING DETAILS
Interested volunteers should sign up for one of the two dates provided. We will meet at the Lake Superior Estuarium for a an introduction to the building and to each other as volunteers, then we will go through how to volunteer as a group. There will also be a small activity sponsored by the Reserve.
Learn more about the Lake Superior Estuarium at the link: CLICK HERE
Register on Eventbrite by clicking HERE. Only ONE session needs to be attended to become a volunteer.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
What’s an Estuarium?
A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and thrive in the Lake Superior watershed.
Location
Lake Superior Estuarium
3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880. The Estuarium is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and is a red building on Barker’s Island in Superior.
Summer Hours (starting Tuesday, June 9)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Come back on the first Saturday of each month! Stay tuned for special “first Saturday” activities at the Estuarium hosted by the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
Spotted Knapweed Pull (co-host with the Lake Superior Reserve)
Register on Eventbrite by clicking HERE.
Join the Lake Superior Reserve in caring for Wisconsin Point as part of the celebration the day before Lake Superior Day!
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve are hosting a volunteer opportunity focused on removing Spotted Knapweed from Wisconsin Point. Volunteers will meet at Lot #5 at 9:30 am for a brief introduction before dispersing to locations where Spotted Knapweed is the most prominent.
Spotted Knapweed is a prolific non-local plant that, when widespread, can prevent native plants from growing and decrease the biodiversity of the habitat. It's particularly effective at outcompeting other plants by exuding a chemical from it's roots, preventing the growth of other plants. For more information check out the DNR's info page on the plant:
Spotted knapweed | (Centaurea biebersteinii) | Wisconsin DNR
On July 18th, community members of all ages are invited to the point to support healthy ecosystems for local, native plants. No prior experience with Spotted Knapweed is required. This event will involve physical activity like walking, crouching, kneeling, and pulling.
Spotted Knapweed can cause skin irritation if direct contact is made with the plant. Gloves will be provided, but it is recommended to wear long sleeves, pants, and closed toed shoes.
We will provide:
Snacks
Water
Extra gloves for people who don't have any
Contractor bags
First aid kit
Hand wash station
You could bring:
A refillable water bottle
Gardening/work gloves if you have them (spotted knapweed can cause some skin irritation if you have direct contact with it)
Sunscreen
Bugspray
A pad to kneel on if you have one, since we are hand-pulling
This event is co-hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve.
All activities are designed with access in mind. You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, more information, or other services to make this program more accessible. Contact Melissa Burke via email at melissa.burke@wisc.edu or phone at 715-399-4138 ideally by June 19. Please reach out even after that date and we'll see what we can do. Services are provided at no cost to you.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
Participants are encouraged to join us in attending Lake Superior Day festivities on Barker's Island the following day (Sunday, July 20)!
Register on Eventbrite by clicking HERE.
Lake Superior Day 2026
Join the Lake Superior Reserve and other organizations working along the water for a celebration of the Greatest Lake. Come to Barker's Island in Superior to relax, play, and learn about Lake Superior and its surrounding waterways.
ENJOY FOR FREE:
*Interactive activities, games, and learning opportunities for kids, adults, and families all focused on learning about and appreciating this Great Lake
*Visit the Lake Superior Estuarium
*Prizes donated from local businesses
*Other activities TBD
This event is hosted by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and planned in collaboration with the following partners: the City of Superior, The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, North Shore SUP, and the Douglas County 4-H Program. The Lake Superior Reserve encompasses over 16,000 acres along the St. Louis River freshwater estuary. Come enjoy the festivities in appreciation of the lake!Thank you to all the tablers and prize donors!
Lake Superior is the cleanest, coldest, and clearest of the Great Lakes. The largest lake by surface area in the world, it fuels local shipping, commercial fishing, and recreational industries while providing clean drinking water and high quality of life. Every day, each of the 600,000 human residents of the Lake Superior basin interact with water from the lake for drinking, home use, beautiful views, recreation, and more. The lake is essential for countless fish, birds, and plants.
Lake Superior Day was started in the early 1990s to highlight the importance of this great water body to the basin’s environment and economy. Now it is held every 3rd Sunday in July.
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ADDITIONAL EVENT hosted by North Shore SUP :
The “Paddle for the People” 4k race around Barker’s Island will take place on Barker’s Island on Lake Superior Day at 10 am. You can attend the Lake Superior Day celebration following the race. This is a separate event than the celebration, and registration is required in advance. Register by clicking HERE.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Beach Cleanup at Wisconsin Point
Register here on Eventbrite.
Get ready for another beach cleanup on Wisconsin Point! Join us for snacks and prizes while cleaning up our favorite local spot.
The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, in partnership with the City of Superior, are holding another annual Spring Beach Cleanup at the Point! Wisconsin Point is a wonderful destination for relaxing, refreshing, and enjoying the shoreline of Lake Superior.
Since the Friends adopted Wisconsin Point from the City of Superior back in 2021, we strive to keep the beach as healthy and pristine as can be! Help us keep to this promise by joining us for our 2026 Spring Beach Cleanup on Saturday, May 9.
Snacks, water, and supplies (trash bags, grabbers, and disposable plastic gloves) will be provided. Please wear clothing suited for the weather and close-toed shoes. Meet at Lot 1 Wisconsin Point at 9:30 am for instructions and supplies. Look for the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve table and sign.
In the event in inclement weather, a cancellation email will be sent to all registered participants and a notice will be posted on the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve's Facebook page.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Everyone Can Bird - Spring Migration at Chambers Grove
This event is planned in partnership with the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, Duluth Parks and Recreation, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Wisconsin Sea Grant, Minnesota Land Trust, and the Lake Superior Reserve.
Registration is encouraged but not required. Register here on Eventbrite.
Hear the birds sing as they return to the north for breeding season! With spring migration already upon us, we can hope to see the first glimpse of a variety of forest birds such as warblers, sparrows, and swallows, and waterbirds such as grebes, mergansers, and more at the beautiful Chambers Grove Park!
We welcome people of all ages and ability levels to attend this accessible bird observation event at Chambers Grove (Highway 23 & 137th Avenue West, Duluth, MN). Sit or walk along a packed gravel path throughout the park with expert bird guides leading discussions and aiding observation! See more details about Chambers Grove here on the Duluth Parks & Rec website.
Attendees may stay for the whole time, or meet up with or leave the group when needed. Please bring what you need to be comfortable (suggestions include water, crucial snacks, sun protection, and a portable chair).
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION & AVAILABLE SUPPLIES:
We have binoculars for people to use, a spotting scope, a wheelchair mount for binoculars, and portable seating. Also available for use, courtesy of Duluth Parks & Recreation, is a track chair - an all-terrain, electric powered chair that can be used on hiking trails! Light refreshments will be provided. Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are also available. On bright sunny days there is limited shade, so please bring sun protection.
American Sign Language interpretation is also provided, and enjoy free transportation from the UW-Superior Parking Lot #2 (behind Burger King) (8:40 a.m.) or Menards in West Duluth (9 a.m.) to Chambers Grove Park (see below for details)!
These activities are designed with access in mind, but if you would like to request additional accommodations, please email Luciana.Ranelli@Wisc.Edu or call Luciana at 715-399-4085 at least 20 days before the event.
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS:
Free shuttle bus transportation is provided from the UW-Superior Parking Lot #2 (behind Burger King) and Menards West Duluth (503 N 50th Ave W) to Chambers Grove in Duluth, MN. The bus is a school bus from Voyageur Bus Company with steps for entry, a wheelchair lift, 4 wheelchair spots and room for 25 adults on bus seats. The ASL interpreters will not be on the bus unless requested–they will be onsite at Chambers Grove.
Please register to reserve a seat on the bus. If you register for the bus and no longer need a spot, please email Callie Grones at outreach@folsr.org so that we may offer your spots to others who may need a ride.
BUS PICK-UP – The bus will pick up attendees from the UW-Superior Parking Lot 2 behind Burger King at 8:40 am. (Turn onto Catlin Avenue, turn right onto 16th Street, and immediately turn right into the parking lot. You can park near the small white building and be able to access the bus stop right in front of Enterprise.) The bus departs the parking lot at 8:50 am for Menards in West Duluth.
Menards in West Duluth - 503 N 50th Ave W. There is a public bus stop 0.2 miles or a 5 minute walk away, down Wadena Street and Mike Colalillo Drive. Pickup here will be between 9 and 9:10 a.m. on the morning of the event. The bus will stay at Chambers Grove for the duration of the program.
BUS RETURN – The bus will load at Chambers Grove around 11:30 a.m. and return to Menards and the UW-Superior Parking Lot #2 after the event.
WEATHER:
Everyone Can Bird may need to be canceled due to weather conditions. Any changes will be communicated directly to people who have registered for the event and posted on the Lake Superior Reserve Facebook.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
There is a special activity planned for the first Saturday of the month.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
St Louis River Summit (Day 3)
Like an estuary, the St. Louis River Summit is a place where people meet and mix. It provides a diversity of solutions and strategies for a healthy St. Louis River watershed and nourishes the community with education and outreach opportunities. Since 2010, the St. Louis River Summit has brought together key audiences working in the region. You can view the proceedings of all past Summits to see what has been presented over the years.
The Summit provides many learning and connection opportunities for river enthusiasts and curious minds.
Join us during the program to engage with:
The status and findings of current research connected to the St. Louis River estuary
The results of projects that have been implemented
Ideas and discussion of future work in and around the estuary
Ways that people are connecting with the river
Visit the Lake Superior Reserve website to learn more.
St Louis River Summit (Day 2)
Like an estuary, the St. Louis River Summit is a place where people meet and mix. It provides a diversity of solutions and strategies for a healthy St. Louis River watershed and nourishes the community with education and outreach opportunities. Since 2010, the St. Louis River Summit has brought together key audiences working in the region. You can view the proceedings of all past Summits to see what has been presented over the years.
The Summit provides many learning and connection opportunities for river enthusiasts and curious minds.
Join us during the program to engage with:
The status and findings of current research connected to the St. Louis River estuary
The results of projects that have been implemented
Ideas and discussion of future work in and around the estuary
Ways that people are connecting with the river
Visit the Lake Superior Reserve website to learn more.
St Louis River Summit (Day 1)
Like an estuary, the St. Louis River Summit is a place where people meet and mix. It provides a diversity of solutions and strategies for a healthy St. Louis River watershed and nourishes the community with education and outreach opportunities. Since 2010, the St. Louis River Summit has brought together key audiences working in the region. You can view the proceedings of all past Summits to see what has been presented over the years.
The Summit provides many learning and connection opportunities for river enthusiasts and curious minds.
Join us during the program to engage with:
The status and findings of current research connected to the St. Louis River estuary
The results of projects that have been implemented
Ideas and discussion of future work in and around the estuary
Ways that people are connecting with the river
Visit the Lake Superior Reserve website to learn more.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
FOLSR 2026 Annual Membership Meeting
Join us for a night of learning about sturgeon in the St. Louis River estuary and state of Wisconsin, whether you're a member or non-member!
The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve will be hosting their annual membership meeting (non-members and volunteers also welcome!) on Tuesday, February 10 at 5:30 pm at the Lake Superior Estuarium (3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880). There will be food and beverages available during social hour, including sandwich platters and assorted beverages from Earth Rider Brewery. There will also be opportunities to engage with some of the Lake Superior Reserve staff about various projects and programs.
A full schedule of the annual meeting is below. Several guests will be in attendance, including Rebecca Hogue Wojahn, author of Saving Our Sturgeon: Protecting Wisconsin's Ancient Fish, Anne Moser (WI Sea Grant), and representatives from the Great Lakes Aquarium. There will also be a panel on sturgeon in the state of Wisconsin and efforts to promote sturgeon populations in the St. Louis River Estuary.
5:30 - Social time (networking and refreshments) - Lake Superior Estuarium
6:30 - Welcome - Lake Superior Estuarium Confluence Room
6:35 - FOLSR Member Meeting
6:50 - Keynote Presentation - Sturgeon in Wisconsin and the St. Louis River Estuary
8:00 - End of Annual Meeting/Social time
photo credit: Wisconsin Sea Grant
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Ice Festival (Estuarium OPEN)
The Lake Superior Estuarium will be open during the Lake Superior Ice Festival. Come enjoy the ice festival and warm up in the Estuarium while learning about the St. Louis River Estuary from Reserve staff and volunteers.
Lake Superior Ice Festival (Estuarium OPEN)
The Lake Superior Estuarium will be open during the Lake Superior Ice Festival. Come enjoy the ice festival and warm up in the Estuarium while learning about the St. Louis River Estuary from Reserve staff and volunteers.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN
The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.
Upcoming Events
Scroll through the calendar on the left or down to the list below to see upcoming events, including those hosted by FOLSR, the Lake Superior Reserve, and other community organizations. Click on an event to learn more.