Mindful + Educational Community Snowshoe Experience with the MN DNR
Unearth your inner wild and build confidence through mindfulness, journaling and grounding practices, and learning unique facts about Chisholm Point Island SNA in Grand Rapids, MN while snow shoeing.
This event will be hosted by Monica from Unruly Women and Arika from the MN DNR :)
This event is possible thanks to the MN DNR and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
There are 7 pairs of snow shoes available to borrow if needed, please note your request upon registration.
All ages welcome at this event (minors must be accompanied by an adult/guardian)
Please register by signing up below, this is limited to 20 people. Once signed up, you will receive more details.
There are only 7 pairs of snowshoes to borrow, must request upon event registration to hold.
Learn safety and technique for snow shoeing and recreating to and through this SNA.
Join in grounding meditation and journaling prompts to help you be more present and mindful while enjoying this beautiful place.
Leaving this event, you’ll have the knowledge and skills necessary to help you feel more confident while enjoying areas like this and while snowshoeing.
This will be a great opportunity to practice
leave no trace ethics by drawing and note-taking about the trees (and plants we might be able to see if not covered completely by snow) that are found on this island in Grand Rapids, creating a memory keepsake and leaving nature as we
find it.
Learn about the local unique ecology of this SNA from Arika from the MN DNR while we explore this beautiful place on snowshoes.
Parking at the public boat access:
3062 Kings Lndg, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Bring
water to drink
snacks
winter clothing, layers, boots, hat, gloves (dress for the weather)
snowshoes
optional ski poles or trekking poles (make sure they have the baskets at the base to be able to use in snow)
your favorite journaling supplies / something to write on (notebook, paper, etc)
utensil(s) to write and / or draw with (feel free to get creative as long as you’re able to carry it easily)
backpack/bag to hold water, snacks, etc to ensure your hands are free while navigating the terrain
**Please be aware that we will be walking on a frozen lake to get to the island**
We will enjoy hot beverages back at the parking lot following our walk
Please Sign Up by registering below
Mindful + Educational Community Hiking Experience with the MN DNR
Unearth your inner wild and build confidence through mindfulness, journaling and grounding practices, plant identification, rock geology and a hike at the uniquely pink Iona’s Beach Scientific and Natural Area on Lake Superior.
This event will be hosted by Monica from Unruly Women and Arika from the MN DNR :)
This event is possible thanks to the MN DNR and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
All ages welcome at this event (minors must be accompanied by an adult/guardian)
Please register by signing up below, this is limited to 20 people. Once signed up, you will receive more details.
Learn safety and technique for safe hiking and recreating along this shore of Lake Superior and the trails throughout this Scientific Natural Area.
Join in grounding meditation and journaling prompts to help you be more present and mindful while enjoying this beautiful place.
Leaving this event, you’ll have the knowledge and skills necessary to help you feel more confident while enjoying parks like this one on Lake Superior.
This will be a great opportunity to practice
leave no trace ethics by drawing and note-taking about the plants and trees that are found
along the North Shore of Lake Superior, creating a memory keepsake and leaving nature as we
find it.
Learn about plant and tree identification and the unique rock geology of this pink beach on Lake Superior from Arika with the Minnesota DNR.
Parking is available at Twin Points Protected Parking Access lot which is about 20 minutes north of Two Harbors between Gooseberry Falls State Park and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.
Bring
water to drink
snacks
comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
your favorite journaling supplies / something to write on (notebook, paper, etc)
utensil(s) to write and / or draw with (feel free to get creative as long as you’re able to carry it easily)
Please Sign Up by registering below - - Choose the appropriate date (there is an August and September event).
Mindful + Educational Community Hiking Experience with the MN DNR
*this event has been cancelled due to lack of sign up, if interested please see the September event + sign up :) We hope to see you then!
Unearth your inner wild and build confidence through mindfulness, journaling and grounding practices, plant identification, rock geology and a hike at the uniquely pink Iona’s Beach Scientific and Natural Area on Lake Superior.
This event will be hosted by Monica from Unruly Women and Arika from the MN DNR :)
This event is possible thanks to the MN DNR and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
All ages welcome at this event (minors must be accompanied by an adult/guardian)
Please register by signing up below, this is limited to 20 people. Once signed up, you will receive more details.
Learn safety and technique for safe hiking and recreating along this shore of Lake Superior and the trails throughout this Scientific Natural Area.
Join in grounding meditation and journaling prompts to help you be more present and mindful while enjoying this beautiful place.
Leaving this event, you’ll have the knowledge and skills necessary to help you feel more confident while enjoying parks like this one on Lake Superior.
This will be a great opportunity to practice
leave no trace ethics by drawing and note-taking about the plants and trees that are found
along the North Shore of Lake Superior, creating a memory keepsake and leaving nature as we
find it.
Learn about plant and tree identification and the unique rock geology of this pink beach on Lake Superior from Arika with the Minnesota DNR.
Parking is available at Twin Points Protected Parking Access lot which is about 20 minutes north of Two Harbors between Gooseberry Falls State Park and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.
Bring
water to drink
snacks
comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
your favorite journaling supplies / something to write on (notebook, paper, etc)
utensil(s) to write and / or draw with (feel free to get creative as long as you’re able to carry it easily)
This event has been cancelled due to lack of sign ups - - if interested, please see the September event :)