Chik-Wauk Tidbits
Late winter always finds us wading through administrative tasks like rewriting manuals, finishing up next season’s temporary exhibit and figuring out ways to make Chik-Wauk run even better next season. It doesn’t make for very interesting blog posts, but it’s important stuff that Chik-Wauk’s success hinges on. As we write this, there’s a fresh 9 inches of fluffy snow stacked up in the Gunflint Trail forest and it’s a balmy -22F. There’s no mistaking that it’s January!
Other than commiserating about bitterly cold temperatures, we do have a couple items to share:
We’re hiring. As we head into our fourth (wow!) season, we’re looking to add to the Chik-Wauk team by hiring a museum and nature center operations assistant. This employee will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including museum docent, front desk cashier, and hosting two self-designed naturalist programs per week during the peak summer season. This full-time, seasonal position runs from mid-May until Labor Day. If you’re interested, a full job description and application are available on the Gunflint Trail Historical Society homepage, right under the “Current Newsletter” link. Application deadline is February 28, 2013. Please pass on this information to anyone you think might be interested.
Dave Battistel talk at Gunflint Lodge. Dave Battistel’s been researching the Port Arthur, Duluth, and Western railway for years now and is well-versed in the intricacies of this ill-fated railroad which traveled from modern day Thunder Bay to the Paulson Mine located just off of the Gunflint Trail. This summer, Dave gave an extremely popular talk about the railroad at Chik-Wauk and he’ll be presenting on the PAD&W again on February 9, 7:30 p.m., Gunflint Lodge Conference Center. If you’re in the neighborhood, it’s definitely worth taking time out of your evening to attend.
Bundle up and enjoy these winter days!!