Itasca Waters

Itasca Waters continues its "Practical Water Wisdom" webinar series at noon July 10. This month's topic is starry stonewort, an aquatic invasive species.

Events this week include an allyship presentation in Grand Rapids, "Willy Wonka" in Pequot Lakes and a bike park grand opening and fundraiser in Brainerd.

Events this week include author talks in Brainerd and Bemidji, a breakfast buffet in Nashwauk, Blackberry Jam Fest, a septic health webinar and nature programs in Bemidji.

Itasca Waters continues its "Practical Water Wisdom" webinar series at noon on May 1, 2025, with Minnesota DNR fisheries research manager Hadley Boehm.

Events this week include an open mic and artist reception in Bemidji, a foraging class in Gonvick and Hwy. 53 and Hwy. 371 construction meetings in Virginia and Hackensack.

Events this week include the Lumberjack Jaunt in Brainerd, an orchestra concert in Grand Rapids and a talk on light pollution at the Sax-Zim Bog.

Other Northern Minnesota events include author talks in Brainerd and Bemidji, a freshwater jellyfish webinar, BSU jazz fest, "Misery" in Bemidji and First Friday Artwalk in Grand Rapids.

Freshwater jellyfish are invading MN lakes! Professor Beatrix Beisner discusses their arrival to the area, hidden life cycle, and how to prevent their spread.

Darren Vogt and Marne Kaeske from the 1854 Treaty Authority will speak about the cultural importance and biology of wild rice at the June 6 webinar.

Itasca Waters hosts their next Practical Water Wisdom webinar at noon on Thursday, May 2, with fisheries biologist Don Schreiner.