Travel up Scenic Highway 61 to two picturesque harbors on Lake Superior’s North Shore where you will be introduced to several local invasive species projects. Your first stop will be at Knife River Marina to learn about recent research into the origin and impacts of didymo (aka, rock snot). You will also learn about a unique experiential education experience focused on Lake Superior conservation – youth learn from a sailboat! Next, you will visit Agate Bay in Two Harbors, where you will tour a new project to restore shoreline habitat by removing numerous invasive species and replanting with native species. You will also learn about how populations of a state-listed glacial relic species are disappearing due to the introduction of a non-native relative, and consider the complexities of mountain ash.
Duration: 4.25 hours
Activity Level: Moderate (2 mi walking on paved and gravel paths)
