Compass Navigation and Orienteering, 5:30-7 p.m. July 7 and 20, Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, and Aug. 18, Quarry Park, Duluth. Learn compass skills and practice them on a basic orienteering course. All experience levels welcome. Course may include hiking on uneven terrain. Ages 8 and up. Cost: $5 per session. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog .
Lunch Break Hike, 12:30-1:15 p.m. July 8, Lester Park, Duluth. All ages. Fee: $2. Registration deadline: July 5. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index .
Archery Nights, 5-7 p.m. July 9, Duluth Heights fields; Aug. 3 and 5, Morgan Park Community Recreation Center, Duluth; and Aug. 11 and 13, Portman Fields, Duluth. Learn basic safety, technique and process for shooting archery from certified instructors. Ages 10 and up. Cost: $5 per session. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog .
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Sunday Hike, 5-7 p.m. July 12, Chambers Grove Park, Duluth. All ages. Fee: $2. Registration deadline: July 9. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index .
Courage Kenny virtual events, ongoing via Zoom. Preregistration required. Free. Among upcoming events:
- "Get Outdoors Parks and Trail Series" — Connect virtually with Courage Kenny staff, volunteers and other participants to share your favorite outdoor places, socialize and support each other. Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Themes: July 7, favorite neighborhood park or trail; July 14, hike with guests Sam and Tracy Tobeka of the Three Rivers Park District; July 21, hike with a guest; and July 28, Superior Hiking Trail.
Go to https://account.allinahealth.org/servicelines/815 and click on "Classes and Events" or email couragekenny@allina.com.
"Duluth's Water," 6-7 p.m. July 15, Kingsbury Creek Trail, Duluth. Learn about the water cycle and how our lakes, rivers and streams connect us. All ages. Fee: $2. Registration deadline: July 12. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index .
Women Hike Duluth, 6-7 p.m. July 21, Superior Hiking Trail's Munger Trail trailhead, Duluth. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. All ages. Free. Registration deadline: July 18. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog .
Lunch Break Hike, 12:30-1:15 p.m. July 22, Park Point Trail, Duluth. All ages. Fee: $2. Registration deadline: July 19. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index .
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Superior Hiking Trail Association "Fourth Fridays," 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 24, Grand Marais; Aug. 28, Duluth; Sept. 25, Schroeder; and Oct. 23, Silver Bay-Finland. This series of volunteer opportunities during the trail-building season are a way for first-time volunteers to get involved, learn basic skills and give back to the Superior Hiking Trail. Tasks may include lopping a brushy section of trail, moving materials to a project site or basic trail restoration. Contact Jo Swanson at jswanson@superiorhiking.org for more information.
Weeknight Hike, 6-7 p.m. July 28, trailhead at North 24th Avenue West, Superior Hiking Trail, Duluth. All ages. Fee: $2. Registration deadline: July 25. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index .
"Tree ID," 6-7 p.m. July 29, Magney Snively Natural Area, 10005 W. Skyline Parkway, Duluth. The natural area is a highly functional, viable ecosystem consisting of a diverse mosaic of wetlands, uplands and rock outcrop communities. All ages. Fee: $2. Registration deadline: July 27. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index .
Full Moon Hike, 8-9 p.m. Aug. 3, Brewer Park Trail, Duluth. Enjoy the peacefulness of the forest under the night sky. Headlamps available or bring your own. All ages. Fee: $2. Registration deadline: July 31. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index .
Women Hike Duluth, 6-7 p.m. Aug. 18, Highland Street-Twin Ponds, Superior Hiking Trail, Duluth. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. All ages. Free. Registration deadline: Aug. 15. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog .
University of Minnesota Duluth Rental Center, noon-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center will be open for no-contact curbside pickup and drop-off. all Call 218-726-6134 to reserve outdoor gear. For more info, visit umdrsop.org .
