Forest History Center Hosts Be a Naturalist Day

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (July 17, 2024) – Explore the natural wonders of the north woods with the Forest History Center on Be a Naturalist Day, featuring outdoor activities and learning opportunities for the whole family on Saturday, July 27.

Climb aboard for a special horse-drawn trolley ride led by naturalists, learn how to make your own plaster tracks, and much more. During Be a Naturalist Day, families can experience the Mississippi River through the exploration of its macroinvertebrates and by practicing fly casting with Trout Unlimited.

Various organizations will also be on-site, such as Minnesota Master Naturalists, Minnesota Master Gardeners, North Country Trail Association, and more.

What:
Be a Naturalist Day
When:
Saturday, July 27, 2024
10 am–4 pm
Where:
Forest History Center
2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Cost:
Free for MNHS members, or included with regular site admission. Ticket purchase required for horse-drawn trolley rides.

More information is available at mnhs.org/foresthistory.

About the Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.