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We're back this summer with more outdoor events to share all that is so special about this place we call home! We'll host one educational event each month from June through September.
Register below or give us a call at 715-779-3457. Events are free and open to all! Donations to sustain our programming are always appreciated but not at all necessary. Please stay home if you are feeling sick or have had a known exposure. If you have any questions about the events, including the accessibility of them, please call us at 715-779-3457 or email Jenise Swartley at jenise@corecr.org. |
Monitoring the Water Quality of Lake Superior's Rivers
Friday, June 2nd from 1 to 3 PM
Meeting Location: Sioux Beach/Friendly Valley Parking Lot (33245 Friendly Valley Rd, Washburn) When you turn into Friendly Valley Beach, turn left immediately into the side parking lot closest to the road.
Retired ecologists Ulf Gafvert and Bill Route will demonstrate how the quality of Lake Superior's rivers is being monitored by Superior Rivers Watershed Association–a nonprofit group of citizen scientists. Participants will learn how a stream's physical characteristics, water chemistry, and macroinvertebrate community can provide a holistic view of water quality. Ulf and Bill will demonstrate water chemistry testing, show how macroinvertebrates are sampled, and discuss the past, present, and future health of Lake Superior's watersheds.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification
Friday, July 7th from 1 to 3 PM
Meeting Location: CORE Community Resources (257 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield)
Join local forager and wildcrafter, Monarda Thrasher for an outdoor plant identification workshop. Participants will learn about many wild plants- weeds and natives- and their uses as food and medicine. Monarda Thrasher has been making medicine from plants for over 15 years. They offer plant walks and classes, as well as herbal consultations and prepared medicines. Bring whatever you need to help you learn about plants: a phone for photos and audio recording, a notepad, bags for samples, etc.