Join the conversation as Lacey chats with a new friend, Buddy Huffaker, the Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation. They’ll be chatting about Aldo Leopold’s land ethic, made famous via his book A Sand County Almanac. This conversation is taking place in anticipation of a series of events in Ely in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the publication of the book, as well as the 60th anniversary of the establishing of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness via the Wilderness Act of 1964.

And, of course, this episode includes a round up of upcoming events in Ely, Minnesota. Special guest Ian Lah of the Northern Lakes Arts Association will join Brett in the studio to give us the round up, because – as you know – there’s always something to do in Ely!

Show Notes

Ely, Minnesota is not merely a gateway to the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s also home to a vibrant community and an engaging schedule of events that are open to tourists. There is truly alway is something fun to do in town! We encourage listeners to consult the resources below for additional details.

If you’d like to have your event featured on the What’s Up Ely Podcast, a great place to start is by submitting your event to the Ely.org Events page via this event submission form. Email us at tourism@ely.org with questions or comments.

• Visit Ely Autumn Adventure Guide
• What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
• Forest North Podcast
• USFS Press Release for Two-day Event on the 'Past, Present and Future of the BWCAW' and 'Evolving Land Ethics' to be held in Ely, MN
• Aldo Leopold Foundation
• Portageland Music Festival
• Ely Folk School Meal Prep for Absolute Beginners
• Symposium: A Celebration of Land Ethics & Conservation
• Gardner Humanities Trust Grants
• Register for the Northern Lights 5K Color Glow Run
• Ely Marathon
• Beaver Tales: Stories from the Wilderness
• Vermilion Campus Community Day: To reserve a table please call or email Louise Chase at:
• 218-235-2100 or Louise.chase@minnesotanorth.edu
• Northspan Equity Summit
• Live Music at the State Theater
• Ely's Alliance for Braver Angels

Join the conversation as Lacey chats with her friends and neighbors, Kes Ebbs and Lou Wiggin. Kes and Lou are affiliated with the SAGE Foundation, an Ely-based nonprofit that aims to uplift First-Gen and BIPOC education by offering mentorship, community, and a range of resources to Minnesota North Vermilion Campus students. Additional discussion topics include the allure of the Wilderness, love of trees, fine dining in Ely, and more.

And, of course, this episode includes a round up of upcoming events in Ely, Minnesota. There’s always something to do in Ely!

Show Notes

Ely, Minnesota is not merely a gateway to the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s also home to a vibrant, dynamic community. There is always something fun to do in town! We encourage listeners to consult the resources below for additional details.

If you’d like to have your event featured on the What’s Up Ely Podcast, a great place to start is by submitting your event to the Ely.org Events page via this event submission form. Email us at tourism@ely.org with questions or comments.

• Get the essential guide Ely Spring & Summer Guide
• What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
• Forest North Podcast
• Why We Live Here: Kes Ebbs
• SAGE Foundation
• Sage Foundation Tuesday Group presentation
• Portageland Music Festival
• Ely Folk School
• USFS Press Release for Two-day Event on the 'Past, Present and Future of the BWCAW' and 'Evolving Land Ethics' to be held in Ely, MN
• Evolving Land Ethic: Aldo Leopold Foundation Event at Ely’s Historic State Theater
• Register for the Northern Lights 5K Color Glow Run
• Ely Marathon
• Live Music at the State Theater
• Ely's Alliance for Braver Angels
• Ely Area Community Foundation

• Ely Rotary Club
• Get the essential guide Ely Spring & Summer Guide
• Forest North Podcast
• Live Music at the State Theater
• Reflections Dance Company Constant Changes Tickets
• Ely Watercross Association
• Ely Folk School Kraftskiva Crayfish Boil
• Ely Folk School soap making class
• Ely's Alliance for Braver Angels
• Ely Area Community Foundation
• What’s Up Ely Facebook Group