Brewery giving away white pine seedlings for planting on North Shore

Apr. 29—White Pine Seedling Giveaway: noon-5 p.m. May 1, Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors. The brewery is giving away 4,500 white pine seedlings to plant along the North Shore. Boxes of seedlings will be available outside the front doors with bags to fill with however many seedlings are needed. Updates available at castledangerbrewery.com.

Firearms Safety Training Classroom Class: 3:30-7 p.m. May 3, 4, 6 and 7, and field day May 8 at 8 a.m., Cherry School, 3943 Tamminen Road, Iron. Dave Klaysmat is the instructor. Age: 11 years old before class start date. To register, contact Dave at 218-262-4975 or at drklaysmat@msn.com.

2021 Superior Hiking Trail Volunteer Project Updates: 7 p.m. May 4, via Zoom. The presentation will be geared toward Superior Hiking Trail Association volunteers and those interested in volunteering. Free. Registration required; visit https://bit.ly/3lMHNFI.

Beginning Backpacking for Women, Q&A Session: 5:30-7 p.m. May 6, Lincoln Park Middle School, Duluth. Instructor Anna Swarts presents this Duluth Community Education class. Cost: $10. To register, go to https://bit.ly/2QV6N2c. You will need to create an account to sign in.

Spring Ephemerals with Naturalist Margie Menzies: 7-8 p.m. May 6, via Zoom. Menzies presents a virtual tour of her favorite ephemerals of the boreal and maple forests, as well as dive into the chilly spring waters to discover some local amphibians. Presented by Sugarloaf Cove in Schroeder, partnership with North House Folk School in Grand Marais. Registration required; visit https://bit.ly/3dUQuLF.

Take a Mom Fishing Weekend: May 8-9. Minnesota-resident mothers can fish without purchasing a license. Fishing will be open for crappie, sunfish, buffalo, sucker, bullhead and sheepshead. Note this event doesn't coincide with Minnesota fishing opener this year. More info at dnr.state.mn.us/events/event.html?id=54717.

Boulder Birding Big Day: 7 a.m.-noon May 8, Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, 7328 Boulder Dam Road, Duluth. Team up with birders of all levels to count as many bird species as possible. Try to break the record of 93 species. Individual and group (limited to five people) registration available; visit https://bit.ly/2QZkdu2.

North Country Trail Hike, 9 a.m. May 8, Gordon Dam County Park on County Y, west of Gordon in Douglas County. Hike the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway from Gordon Dam County Park to the Scott Rapids Campsite, and return; 6 miles total. Free. Registration required; visit meetup.com/sscbhikers.

Navigation with a Map and Compass: 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 13, Lincoln Park Middle School, Duluth. Instructor Anna Swarts presents this Duluth Community Education class. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear. This session is a women's class. All mobilities welcome; note if you have mobility challenges during registration. Cost: $14. To register, go to https://bit.ly/2QV6N2c. You will need to create an account to sign in.

Navigation with a Map and Compass: 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 18, Lincoln Park Middle School, Duluth. Instructor Anna Swarts presents this Duluth Community Education class. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear. This session is for all gender identities. All mobilities welcome; note if you have mobility challenges during registration. Cost: $14. To register, go to https://bit.ly/2QV6N2c. You will need to create an account to sign in.

Boulder Lake ELC Annual Tree Giveaway: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 22 (or when all trees are gone), Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, 7328 Boulder Dam Road, Duluth. White pine, white spruce, paper birch, red oak, red maple, juneberry, elderberry and chokecherry are among available varieties. Tree registration open one week before event; visit https://bit.ly/3sZ5fSb.

North Country Trail Hike, 9 a.m. May 22, St. Croix Lake Boat Landing on Palmer's Landing Road, northeast of Solon Springs. Hike the Brule Bog Boardwalk in the Brule Spillway State Natural Area; 5 miles total. Free. Registration required; visit meetup.com/sscbhikers.

Wildflower Hike: 10-11:30 a.m. May 23, Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, 7328 Boulder Dam Road, Duluth. The group will look for spring ephemeral flowers like hepatica, large-flowered bellwort, nodding trillium and many more early-blooming flowers. Meet at the Wolfski Welcome Center. Bring binoculars if you wish to check on the spring bird migration. Groups limited to six people. Free. Register at https://bit.ly/3npKoWM.

Full Moon Hike, 8:45-9:45 p.m. May 26, Enger Park, 1601 Enger Tower Drive, Duluth. Headlamps available or bring your own. Read COVID-19 program-related requirements at duluthmn.gov/parks/covid. All ages. Hosted by Duluth Parks and Recreation. Fee $5. Registration deadline May 25; visit secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index.

Saturday Birding Hike: 6:30-10 a.m. May 29, Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, Wolfski north parking lot, 7328 Boulder Dam Road, Duluth. Search for migratory warblers, summer residents and water birds during this leisurely 2-mile bird-watching stroll at Boulder Lake. Binoculars provided if needed; spotting scopes encouraged for waterfowl viewing. Group limited to six. Registration required; visit https://forms.gle/tuTAeKRxzfvP5BTM9.

Wildflower Hike: 10-11:30 a.m. May 30, Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, 7328 Boulder Dam Road, Duluth. The group will look for spring ephemeral flowers like hepatica, large-flowered bellwort, nodding trillium and many more early-blooming flowers. Meet at the Wolfski Welcome Center. Bring binoculars if you wish to check on the spring bird migration. Groups limited to six people. Free. Register at https://bit.ly/3npKoWM.

Courage Kenny Fishing Tournament: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 5, Fish Lake. This fishing tournament is designed for adults who have physical disabilities and/or visual impairments. No angling experience necessary. Bring fishing license and fishing tackle. Boats, boat captains, bait, lunch and dinner provided. Volunteers available to assist anglers on and off boats and with fishing. Overnight camping available. Cost $25. Register at http://bit.ly/3b7Fb1u.

Wildflower Hike: 10-11:30 a.m. June 6, Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, 7328 Boulder Dam Road, Duluth. The group will look for spring ephemeral flowers like hepatica, large-flowered bellwort, nodding trillium and many more early-blooming flowers. Meet at the Wolfski Welcome Center. Bring binoculars if you wish to check on the spring bird migration. Groups limited to six people. Free. Register at https://bit.ly/3npKoWM.

— Recreation stories in Northland Outdoors

Beginning Backpacking for Women, Q&A Session: 5:30-7 p.m. June 10, Lincoln Park Middle School, Duluth. Instructor Anna Swarts presents this Duluth Community Education class. Cost: $10. To register, go to https://bit.ly/2QV6N2c. You will need to create an account to sign in.

ATV Safety Online Field Day Class: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-4:30 p.m. June 12, Driftskippers Snowmobile Club House, 33455 Wagon Wheel Court Road, Grand Rapids. Must be 10 years old before class date. To register or for questions, contact Dave Andrews Jr. at darj62@yahoo.com.

Wildflower Hike: 10-11:30 a.m. June 13, Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, 7328 Boulder Dam Road, Duluth. The group will look for spring ephemeral flowers like hepatica, large-flowered bellwort, nodding trillium and many more early-blooming flowers. Meet at the Wolfski Welcome Center. Bring binoculars if you wish to check on the spring bird migration. Groups limited to six people. Free. Register at https://bit.ly/3npKoWM.

Adaptive Sailing: 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 15, Duluth Superior Sailing Center. Ages 6 and up. Specialized boats are adapted to accommodate a wide range of abilities and ages. Norlin Mark 3's, 2.4 meter boats, multi-hulls and some large cruisers are available. An accessible launching dock and hydraulic lift are available to use to assist sailors in and out of boats as needed. Hosted by Courage Kenny. Fee: $85. Register at https://bit.ly/3geWWPh.

Adaptive Kayaking: 4-6 p.m. June 17, University of Minnesota Duluth Kayak Center. Students will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of paddling in a 19-foot tandem kayak with experienced volunteer instructors. Ages 7 and up. Hosted by Courage Kenny. Fee: $90. Register at https://bit.ly/3diKufK.

ATV Safety Online Field Day Class: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-4:30 p.m. July 24, Driftskippers Snowmobile Club House, 33455 Wagon Wheel Court Road, Grand Rapids. Must be 10 years old before class date. To register or for questions, contact Dave Andrews Jr. at darj62@yahoo.com.