PALISADE, MINN. – February 16, 2023 – Long Lake Conservation Center presents Corey Medina and Brothers with special guest Bruce Archer at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at the Ripple Center in downtown Aitkin. The concert is a Long Lake Conservation Foundation scholarship fundraiser. Proceeds pay for scholarships for students to attend outdoor adventure camps,…
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This Saturday will be the 2nd annual Winter Wonderama in Aitkin, with plenty of winter activities planned. Nearly all activities, which begin at 2pm, will take place at the Aitkin City Park. Ice skating, bonfires, s’mors kits, hot cocoa and hot dogs will all be available. Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Taylor Erickson: The…
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Long Lake Conservation Center has released their summer camp schedule for 2023. Registration for a variety of summer activities is open now. Camps will be available most of June through August. Campers and their parents may chose from a firearm safety camp, an astronomy camp, a fishing camp, and an outdoor explorers camp, each lasting…
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PALISADE, MINN. – December 14, 2022 – This winter, don’t hibernate. Run! Long Lake Conservation Center is hosting the first annual Frozen Forest 5K & Fish Fry on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The race begins at 3 p.m, followed by a walleye feast at 5 p.m. This fun run is perfect for those who like the…
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PALISADE, MINN. – November 16, 2022 – Due to circumstances outside of its control, Long Lake Conservation Center has canceled the Traditional Ojibwe Wigwam Building Event scheduled for Saturday, December 3. Long Lake’s cultural partner, Migiziwaadiswan Ojibwe Cultural Learning Center had unexpected circumstances arise making their participation impossible, necessitating the cancellation, Long Lake Manager Dave McMillan…
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Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Kaysie Maleski chatted about Buckthorn concerns and an upcoming workshop with the Aitkin Area Private Woodlands Group: