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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.