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Public Programs

From pizza making classes to renewable energy tours, Deep Portage offers fun and educational programming for public visitors. Sign up for our mailing list and newsletter to get updates on the latest events!

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Choose from the following events below for your Deep Portage adventure this summer! There's something for everyone, for all ages and abilities. All events are free will donation unless otherwise specified. Contact publicprograms@deepportage.org with any questions or call (218) 682-2325.

  • Canoeing
    Canoeing
    Jun 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jun 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Paddle Bass Pond, or even Big Deep Lake
  • Canoeing
    Canoeing
    Jun 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jun 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Paddle Bass Pond, or even Big Deep Lake
  • Birding
    Birding
    Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Binoculars + DP woods = fun!
  • Birding for Littles
    Birding for Littles
    Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Binoculars + DP woods = fun!
  • Orienteering
    Orienteering
    Jun 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jun 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Charlie to Base!
  • Orienteering
    Orienteering
    Jun 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jun 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Charlie to Base!
  • Nature Painting
    Nature Painting
    Jun 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jun 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Acrylic painting in a scenic spot
  • Nature Painting
    Nature Painting
    Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Acrylic painting in a scenic spot
  • Climbing Wall
    Climbing Wall
    Jun 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jun 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Scale our 35 foot climbing wall!
  • Climbing Wall
    Climbing Wall
    Jun 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jun 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Scale our 35 foot climbing wall!
  • Campfire Cooking
    Campfire Cooking
    Jul 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Jul 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Make your own lunch over the fire!
  • Tower Open
    Tower Open
    Jul 03, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Jul 03, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Observation Tower, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    The best view around
  • Scavenger Hunt
    Scavenger Hunt
    Jul 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jul 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Race through the woods
  • Homemade Camo with Foraged Dyes
    Homemade Camo with Foraged Dyes
    Jul 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jul 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Natural dyes over the campfire
  • Guided Bog Hike
    Guided Bog Hike
    Jul 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jul 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    A unique ecosystem
  • Guided Bog Hike
    Guided Bog Hike
    Jul 09, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jul 09, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    A unique ecosystem
  • Tower Open
    Tower Open
    Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Observation Tower, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    The best view around
  • Canoe the Boy River
    Canoe the Boy River
    Jul 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jul 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Up and over the beaver dams

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