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Sunset over Katherine Lake in the Sylvania Wilderness

History of Sylvania Wilderness at the Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center

Event Location:
E23979 US 2 East
Watersmeet, MI 49969
A self-guided interpretive history display of the Sylvania Wilderness. This exhibit is on loan from the Northern Waters Museum & Land O Lakes…
Times: 8:00am - 9:00am
Dates: January 20 - September 4, 2026
Contact information: Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center, SM.FS.Ottawa_NF@usda.gov , 906-358-4724
small lake on Hoosier National Forest

Freshwater Jellyfish

Event Location:
Hardin Ridge Recreation Area
6464 Hardin Ridge Rd
Heltonville, IN 47436
Learn all about the freshwater jellyfish that float in Indiana water bodies while creating your own jellyfish friendship bracelet to take home. Best…
Times: 10:00am - 11:00am
Dates: April 10, 2026
Contact information: 812-275-5987
Virginia bluebells cover the hardwood forest floor

Nature Hike - Ted T. Turtle Trail

Event Location:
6464 Hardin Ridge Rd
Heltonville, IN 47436
Take in the signs and sights of springs on this 1.6-mile guided hike that begins with 157 steps that lead to a gentle valley floor leading to Lake…
Times: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dates: April 10, 2026
Contact information: 812-275-5987
Historic Rickenbaugh House at sunset

Rickenbaugh Open House

Take a tour of this Late Greek Revival style house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home was built in 1874 by three…
Times: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dates: April 18, 2026
Contact information: 812-547-7051
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Gunflint Ranger District Open House

Event Location:
Schaap Community Center
7401 Gunflint Trail
Grand Marais, MN 55604
The Gunflint Ranger District open house is Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Schaap Community Center, 7401 Gunflint Trail, Grand…
Times: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Dates: April 23, 2026
Contact information: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov , 218-387-1750
A roomful of people talk, look at posters, and share information at an open house.

Ely Open House for Forest Partners and Resources

Event Location:
Vermilion Campus–Minnesota North College
1900 E. Camp St
Ely, MN 55731
Please join us on April 23, 2026, for the annual Ely Open House-Forest Resources and Partners at Minnesota North Vermilion Campus, from 4:00 p.m. to…
Times: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dates: April 23, 2026
Contact information: Teresa Floberg-Dovetail Partners, tfloberg@dovetailinc.org , 218-610-0861
starry chickweed

Wilderness Wildflower Hike

Enjoy many beautiful spring wildflowers along the Axsom Trail located within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area. There are no restroom facilities at…
Times: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Dates: April 24, 2026
Contact information: 812-275-5987
A brown and cream Forest Service sign on the side of a paved road

Tofte Ranger District Open House

Event Location:
Isabella Community Center
9521 Lankinen Road
Isabella, MN 55607
The Superior National Forest invites the public to the Tofte Ranger District Open House at the Isabella Community Center on April 27, 2026, from 6…
Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dates: April 27, 2026
Contact information: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov , 218-663-8060
trash blast flyer with details

Trash Blast | Ripple Hollow

Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee, and the Illinois Extension will be partnering to host our annual spring Trash Blasts! They will…
Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dates: May 1, 2026
Contact information: Illinois Extension, cupquake@illinois.edu , 217-333-5900
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Herbicide Applicator Training for Volunteers

About the training: Join the Forest Service for our annual herbicide applicator training. This training will provide volunteers with the skills and…
Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: May 9, 2026
Contact information: Alyssa Macuiba, alyssa.macuiba@usda.gov
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