Are you interested in an outreach event or program offered by the Friends of Sax-Zim Bog? This page is a great place to start to find out what programs or talks are offered by Friends of Sax-Zim Bog Staff, as well as the associated costs.
In the form above find notes on what talks or events are offered by Friends of Sax-Zim Bog Executive Director Sparky Stensaas or Head Naturalist Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus. Program topics vary in both duration and topic, and programs can be catered to your specific organization or group! A breakdown of expected program fees can be found below:
Program Fees
Standard Program Fee: $100 (general outreach and education programs)
Keynote Presentation Fee: Variable. Please fill out Program Request Form to begin fee estimation process.
Field Trips for School Groups (Elementary to High School): $100-$200 based on age group and duration of event
Field Trips for College Groups: $200-$250; cost may increase depending on duration and group size
Field Trip Fees for Groups/Professional Organizations: $200-$250; cost may increase depending on duration and group size
Program Travel Fee Considerations:
–No traveling fee for events at Welcome Center.
–For programs/events 60-149 miles from Duluth we request mileage at 25¢/mile round trip above program fee.
–For programs/events 150-249 miles from Duluth we request mileage at 25¢/mile round trip and lodging expenses (when appropriate) above program fee. All Twin Cities/Metro programs included in the above definition.
–For programs/events more than 250 miles from Duluth we request mileage at 25¢/mile round trip (if traveling to location by car), Airfare and Rental Care (if traveling to location by car), and 2 nights lodging above program fee.
Payment for programs may be done online or in-person. Please make checks out to Friends of Sax-Zim Bog. Payments by card may be done online via the Donation Portal or in-person at the Welcome Center.
If you have questions about the form or questions about the experiences offered, please email Head Naturalist Clinton at naturalist@saxzim.org OR Executive Director Sparky at sparky@saxzim.org depending on the program of interest.