Arts & Events Calendar

Hartley Nature Center’s Spring Youth Outdoor Expo

May 5

This fun family outdoor event in May will have a number of stations set up inside and outside the facility, where youth and their parents learn and experience skills such as flytying, archery, bird banding, emergency rescues and birdhouse building. Done in conjunction with the W. J. McCabe Duluth Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, this event remains free for all participants and includes a sandwich, water bottle and ice cream. Registration is limited to 140 youth. hartleynature.org/signature-events

The Duluth Playhouse’s Theatre for Young Audiences presents ‘The Cat in the Hat’

May 5-20

Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat arrives with Thing One and Thing Two to turn a dull and dreary day into a wacky extravaganza, leaving Sally and her brother speechless when their mother comes home and asks about their day. Don’t miss all the magical tricks and hijinks that make this classic Dr. Seuss story really awe-inspiring on stage! duluthplayhouse.org.

Hartley Nature Center’s Wildflower Walk

May 16

Do you know where the secret patch of bloodroot is? Can you tell the difference between an oak fern and an ostrich fern? Join Joy for a guided evening wildflower walk where you’ll stroll through Hartley Park, stopping to check what’s blooming or who’s singing. Learn tips on how to identify plants, fun folklore tidbits and see treasures of Hartley Park. Meet at Hartley Nature Center, and the walk begins at 6 pm. Call to pre-register: (218) 7246735. hartleynature.org/hartley-nature-centerprograms/birthday-parties.