Native Orchids of the Arrowhead Region
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Day 1 of 2
June 20, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
Day 2 of 2
June 21, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
There are 35 species of wild, native orchids in the Minnesota Arrowhead region, and they come in a wide variety of sizes, colors, shapes, and seasonal blooms. Here is an opportunity to learn about these delightful plants so that when you encounter them in the field, you will have a better understanding and appreciation of these fascinating treasures in our natural world. This is a paired classroom and field trip event. The field trip may involve driving and hiking short distances over uneven ground.
Registration Includes
Instruction and a guided hike to observe native orchids.
What goes into our class pricing? As a local nonprofit, Duluth Folk School is committed to supporting both our instructors and community. We want to compensate our instructors fairly, keep class sizes small, and keep our doors open—while also keeping prices as low as we can.
Thank you for participating in our local handcraft and education economy! Together, we help keep Duluth a fun and vibrant place.
Student Requirements
- Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: No specific or prior experience required. An interest in wildflowers is helpful.
- Best for Ages: 18 and older
- You should bring:
- For the classroom: You don’t need to bring anything, although some folks like to bring a notepad and something to write with. You can also bring an Orchid or wildflower field guide if you have one.
- For the field trip: Dress for the weather. Rubber boots or waterproof hiking boots are recommended. Insect repellent, sunscreen, water and snacks are also recommended. A field guide and camera are optional.
Location
Day 1 will take place at Duluth Folk School in the library. The Library is upstairs in the Duluth Folk School/Dovetail Cafe building.
Note: The Library is up one flight of stairs, and we do not have an elevator.
Day 2 will take place at the Boulder Lake Management Area (BLMA) north of Duluth. You will need to provide your own transportation to get there. Please allow adequate time for arriving at the starting point. Parking is by the green gate at the North Trailhead Parking, Boulder Dam Road, Duluth MN (not at the public water access parking at the end of the road). See this map.
The availability of orchid blooms may change that target area for Day 2 as the spring unfolds.
