Free Family Friendly Naturalist Program at Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center June-August on Tues, Thurs and Sat. Drive up the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway to discover the beauty of nature among tall pines and hardwood  trees, along MN lakes, rivers and bogs. Fun for all ages. Find places to stay, shop, eat & drink at. Get outdoors along the trail for hiking or biking. Places we suggest: Laurentian Divide and Suomi Hills Trail in Marcell, Bigfork River Walk, and little American Falls in Effie.

June 17: Daunting Dragonflys at 11:00am

June 21: Wildlife 101 at 11:00am

June 24: Aquatic Adventures (Fish and Mammals) at 11:00am

**ANNUAL EENT** June 28: EOW Kids Fishing Day (8:30am-12:00pm)

July 1: The Common Loon at 11:00am

July 4: Painting a Stick – stop in anytime between 10am-2pm (hands-on craft)

July 5: Scatology at 11:00am

July 8: The Bald Eagle at 11:00am

July 11: Tree Cookie Crafts – stop in anytime between 10am-2pm (hands-on craft)

July 12: Turtle Tales at 11:00am

July 15: Water bug Detectives at 11:00am

July 18: Nature’s Suncatchers – stop in anytime between 10am-2pm (hands-on craft)

July 19: Ample Amphibians at 11:00am

July 22: Interesting Insects at 11:00am

July 26: Minnesota Pollinators at 11:00am

July 29: Wild Flowers at 11:00am

August 1: Nature’s Journal – stop in anytime between 10am-2pm (hands-on craft)

August 2: Backyard Birds at 11:00am

August 5: Outstanding Owls at 11:00am

August 8:Painting a Stick – stop in anytime between 10am-2pm (hands-on craft)

August 9: Smokey the Bear at 11:00am

August 12: Minnesota Forest (Trees) at 11:00am

August 15: Tree Cookie crafts  – stop in anytime between 10am-2pm (hands-on craft)

August 16: Undercover Critters (Camouflage and Mimicry) at 11:00am

August 19: Naming the Night Sky at 11:00am

August 22: Nature’s Suncatchers – stop in anytime between 10am-2pm (hands-on craft)

August 23: Have a Berry Good Day – Wild Edibles at 11:00am

August 29: Nature’s Journaling – stop in anytime between 10am-2pm (hands-on craft)

August 30: Water Bug Detectives at 11:00am

September 6: Scatology at 11:00am

*For birding programs, if you have binoculars, bring them.

Learn More about EOW Scenic Byway: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/profile/edge-wilderness-national-scenic-byway/2331