Join Voyageurs Conservancy in celebrating the beauty of Voyageurs National Park. From stargazing under dark skies to hands-on learning experiences, our events offer opportunities to connect, explore, and support this cherished landscape. Discover what’s coming up and be part of the adventure!
Voyageurs National Park is celebrating 50 years in 2025! We’ll be featuring Voyageurs rich history, stunning landscapes, and incredible wildlife with special events and activities throughout the year.
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Pints for the Park: Wild State Cider
December 2, 2025
5:00-8:00 PM
Wild State CiderJoin us for our free Pints for the Park event at Wild State Cider in Duluth on Tuesday, December 2. Plan your next Voyageurs trip with Conservancy staff, play national park trivia, and connect with fellow park enthusiasts!o Wild State Cider is generously donating $1 per pint sold back to Voyageurs Conservancy to help preserve and protect Minnesota’s National Park.
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Boreal Stargazing Week
February 9-15, 2026
Statewide In-person & Virtual ProgramsFor generations, humans have looked to the stars for inspiration and connection. Located along the Minnesota-Canadian border is a rare sanctuary for starry skies. Voyageurs National Park and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota make up one of the largest Dark Sky Regions in the world.
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Voyageurs at The Great Northern Festival
Connect with Voyageurs Conservancy at The Great Northern Festival in Minneapolis!
Join us at the Climate Action Fair on Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, where we’ll be sharing tips on winter recreation and ice safety, and highlighting our region’s spectacular night skies, which are at their clearest during the winter months!
On Family Day, Sunday, February 1, enjoy a special presentation from our education team.
Boreal Stargazing Week
A WEEK OF DISCOVERY, STARGAZING, AND NIGHTTIME WONDER
For generations, humans have looked to the stars for inspiration and connection. Located along the Minnesota-Canadian border is a rare sanctuary for starry skies. Voyageurs National Park and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota make up one of the largest Dark Sky Regions in the world.
"Sky-Tinted Water" – Performance with the Rochester Symphony
Composer & 2024 Artist-in-Residence Marko Bajzer will debut an original symphony orchestra piece, “Sky-Tinted Water,” inspired by the landscapes of Voyageurs. Concerts will take place at venues throughout Minnesota next fall to commemorate the 50th.
Pints for the Park: Wild State Cider
Join us for our free Pints for the Park event at Wild State Cider in Duluth on Friday, March 24. Plan your next Voyageurs trip with Conservancy staff, play national park trivia, and connect with fellow park enthusiasts!
Wild Teaching and Learning: Identifying Plant Relatives
Get to know some of the plant relatives that exist in Minnesota’s Northwoods. We'll begin indoors by exploring Indigenous Ojibwe stories and Western scientific perspectives on the plants that inhabit this land. Afterward, we'll venture onto the trails of Bagley Nature Area to observe how local plants and animals are preparing for winter.
Wild Teaching and Learning is a series of nature-based learning experiences that center on themes of current seasonal happenings in Duluth, comparing these findings to phenology at Voyageurs National Park. Sessions are designed for educators, though all adults are welcome to attend.
Member Impact Breakfast
Rise and shine, friends of Voyageurs. Our annual member breakfast is fast approaching, and we are thrilled to welcome Graham Lee, author of Jun Fujita: Behind the Camera, as our featured speaker at this year’s gathering.
"Sky-Tinted Water" – Performance with Bemidji Symphony Orchestra
Composer and 2024 Artist-in-Residence Marko Bajzer will debut an original symphony orchestra piece, Sky-Tinted Water, inspired by the landscapes of Voyageurs. The concert program will also feature Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 and Eric Ewazen’s Piano Concerto with Tammy Miller as soloist.
Voyageurs National Park Educator Retreat
Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of Voyageurs National Park while rejuvenating your passion for teaching! Our annual educator retreats offer a unique opportunity to connect with nature, collaborate with fellow educators, and gain hands-on experience in environmental education.
Whether you're a classroom teacher, outdoor instructor, or homeschool educator, our retreats provide the tools, inspiration, and knowledge to bring environmental stewardship to life for your students! Our retreats create an unforgettable experience that blends professional development with the serenity of the great outdoors.
Wild Teaching and Learning: Fall Foraging
You can forage in the Autumn woods! Join Moss Kupper, Education Coordinator and Northwoods Naturalist, on a hike to explore and forage through Hartley Nature Area. This session will focus on easy-to-identify medicinal and edible plants, while also discussing other wild edibles that can be found during the harvest season.
Wild Teaching and Learning is a series of nature-based learning experiences that center on themes of current seasonal happenings in Duluth, comparing these findings to phenology at Voyageurs National Park. Sessions are designed for educators, though all adults are welcome to attend.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Bell Museum Statewide Star Party
Join us for Bell Musuem’s sixth annual Statewide Star Party! This year’s theme, Aurora Voyage: Chasing the Northern Lights, is an invitation to celebrate the beauty of Minnesota’s northern skies and learn more about this beloved phenomena. Every star party will celebrate their own interpretation of this theme in unique, fun and exciting ways!
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Voyageurs National Park Star Party
Experience the beauty and wonder of the night sky at the Voyageurs Star Party, a series of free astronomy events taking place Labor Day Weekend, August 29 - 30 at Voyageurs National Park. This event is open to all ages and welcomes everyone, from amateur astronomers to first-time stargazers.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Voyageurs at the Minnesota State Fair
Visit with Voyageurs Conservancy and National Park Staff at the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Visit our booth to connect with park experts, talk all things trip-planning, enter to win Voyageurs-inspired prizes, and celebrate the park’s 50th birthday!
Voyageurs at Minnesota United FC
Join us at a Minnesota United FC game! Our Voyageurs Classroom will be on the Great Lawn outside of the stadium from 5-7 PM. At 7:30 PM our Voyageurs Classroom Initiative will be recognized during the game.
Don't forget to get some Loons gear at the team store! A portion of proceeds from the stadium store will benefit Voyageurs Conservancy all throughout August.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Solar Storms & Cosmic Colors: Explaining the Aurora Borealis
Start your morning with a drop-in solar viewing from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM, where Voyageurs Conservancy’s dark sky specialist & NASA Solar System Ambassador will guide you in safely observing the Sun through a solar telescope. At 11:00 AM, dive into a 30-minute program exploring the science behind northern lights – why they happen, what determines their colors, why this year is ideal for viewing, and tips for catching these mesmerizing celestial displays.
Tent Talk: Geologic History of Voyageurs National Park
Join Voyageurs Conservancy and Chris Hemstad, local educator and geologist, for breakfast & coffee and explore the historical and geologic features of Voyageurs National Park. Learn about the notorious "Great Rainy Lake Geological Controversy" while traveling through 3 billion years of geologic time. Leave with a sense of the incredible and cataclysmic geologic upheavals that led to the present landscape of Voyageurs!
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Park After Dark
Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.
Field Stories
Join Voyageurs Conservancy for a virtual 'lunch and learn' event spotlighting the next generation of conservation leaders. From waterways to campsites, get a behind-the-scenes look into park stewardship. Hear from three of our 2025 Field Fellows about their hands-on work this summer in Voyageurs National Park—from tracking fish populations to developing a new campsite maintenance app.
You’ll also get a special update on the Voyageurs Classroom environmental education program from Breanna Trygg, highlighting how we’re inspiring the next generation of park stewards.