Forest History Center hosts Be a Naturalist Day July 27

GRAND RAPIDS — Explore the natural wonders of the north woods with the Forest History Center on Be a Naturalist Day, featuring outdoor activities and learning opportunities for the whole family Saturday.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Forest History Center, 2609 County Road 76. The cost is free for MNHS members or included with regular site admission. Ticket purchase required for horse-drawn trolley rides. More information is available at mnhs.org/foresthistory

Climb aboard for a special horse-drawn trolley ride led by naturalists, learn how to make your own plaster tracks, and much more. During Be a Naturalist Day, families can experience the Mississippi River through the exploration of its macroinvertebrates and by practicing fly casting with Trout Unlimited.

Various organizations will also be on-site, such as Minnesota Master Naturalists, Minnesota Master Gardeners, North Country Trail Association, and more.

About the Minnesota Historical Society

The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.