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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.

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All events are rain or shine, but feel free to call (218) 682-2325 to check in case of severe weather. Please be punctual; we'll wait 15 minutes from scheduled program start but no later.

  • 2026 Summer Rendezvous
    2026 Summer Rendezvous
    2026 Summer Rendezvous
    Sat, Aug 15
    2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Join us for an amazing time socializing, enjoying music, eating delicious food, and supporting Deep Portage!
  • Woodfire-oven Pizza
    Woodfire-oven Pizza
    Jul 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Jul 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Best homemade pizza around!
  • Orienteering
    Orienteering
    Jul 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jul 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Charlie to Base!
  • Orienteering
    Orienteering
    Jul 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jul 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Charlie to Base!
  • Clothing Swap
    Clothing Swap
    Aug 04, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Aug 04, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Deep Portage Great Hall, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Bring something to trade
  • Archery
    Archery
    Aug 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Aug 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Compound + Recurve Bows
  • Archery
    Archery
    Aug 06, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Aug 06, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Compound + Recurve Bows
  • Canoeing
    Canoeing
    Aug 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Aug 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Paddle Bass Pond and Big Deep Lake
  • Canoeing
    Canoeing
    Aug 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Aug 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Deep Portage Flagpole, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Paddle Bass Pond and Big Deep Lake
  • Pond life
    Pond life
    Aug 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Aug 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    What's in Bass Pond?
  • Pond life for Littles
    Pond life for Littles
    Aug 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Aug 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Interpretive Center, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    What's in Bass Pond?
  • 2026 Summer Rendezvous
    2026 Summer Rendezvous
    Aug 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Aug 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Join us for an amazing time socializing, enjoying music, eating delicious food, and supporting Deep Portage!
  • Renewable Energy Tours
    Renewable Energy Tours
    Request a tour!
    Request a tour!
    Hackensack, 2197 Nature Center Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, USA
    Contact us to schedule a tour of our renewable energy systems!

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