Lookin’ Good Chik-Wauk
The finishing touches are being put in place around the museum and the nature center. The beautiful gardens which have been a labor of love for the last few years have been filling in nicely. Every day a different variety of iris seems to bloom!
Out on the grounds, we have new plaques which describe the history of a wide variety of items that have found a new home at Chik-Wauk. Among these items is Eve Blankenburg’s stove. We won’t be cooking any of those infamous hams of Eve’s that always seemed to lead to bear problems at the Blankenburgs’ home; instead we’re cooking up a big batch of flowers.
On the mantel inside the museum, you’ll find a collection of old Hamm’s beer lamps. Hamm’s beer has a deep connection with Chik-Wauk and we’re pleased to have this nostalgic collection.
Don’t forget that next Thursday is the kick-off for this summer’s Becoming a Boundary Waters Family USDA Forest Service Presentations! We’re excited to have some very knowledgeable Forest Service personnel presenting on a wide range of topics. Next Thursday, June 24th, Erin Heep and Jack Greenlee will be speaking about the Amazing Orchids of Northern Minnesota. Erin has some beautiful slides to present. If you want to know where to spot the orchids blooming along Chik-Wauk’s nature trails, this is a presentation you won’t want to miss. The presentation begins at 3:00 p.m. and will be held on Chik-Wauk’s front porch, overlooking the bay.