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  • Becoming A Birder (2nd four weeks)
  • Dates: 4/24/2025 - 5/15/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Kirby Plaza
    Room:
    Instructor: Julie O'Connor
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
    It can be daunting to think about getting into birding, but, with a little bit of knowledge, it's much easier to begin! This class will introduce you to where to bird in the Northland; migration and natural history/phenology of the birds who live here; how to choose and use binoculars, bird books, and birding apps; and backyard bird feeding tips and ethics. We'll end the class with a morning of birding in the Bagley Nature Area, weather permitting.
 

  • Lunch in the Park (2nd four weeks)
  • Dates: 4/21/2025 - 5/12/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Off Campus
    Room:
    Instructor: Margaret Cleveland
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This group will "do lunch" and get acquainted with some restaurants in Duluth’s Canal Park. Participants can look forward to hearing from owners/managers of four establishments about running a food business in this "park." And, of course, we’ll explore the food offerings at each venue. It's a "going Dutch" affair, but we can get creative in sharing menu selections. LIMIT 15
 

  • Wines of the World (2nd 3 weeks)
  • Dates: 4/23/2025 - 5/7/2025
    Times: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 3
    Building: Kirby Plaza
    Room:
    Instructor: Dennis Thielke
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    What are the differences in the same grapes grown in different regions? Why can wine be $5 a bottle, or $500? Let's discuss! This class will cover grape varieties, geography, winemaker influences, and international tendencies of wine. The final class will meet at the Duluth Tap Exchange, where wine will be paired with spices from The Spice and Tea Exchange in Lincoln Park.

    NOTE: There will be a fee of $25 for people coming to the tasting event.
 

If you have registration questions, please contact the US Program Office: (218) 726-7637 | usask@d.umn.edu

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