Lake Superior Estuarium Volunteer Training (summer 2026)

The Lake Superior Estuarium (estuary + museum) is a crucial part of the Lake Superior Reserve outreach effort. The Estuarium, located on Barker’s Island, is a free exhibit hall with information about and interactive maps of the St. Louis River Estuary and the Lake Superior Reserve. There is also a play area for children, including books to read, drawing and coloring, and a small indoor playground.

3 Marina Drive

Superior, WI 54880

*The Estuarium is the red building on Barker's Island.

Our Lake Superior Estuarium would not be possible without our wonderful volunteer docents who help staff and educate visitors on the Estuarium, the St. Louis River Estuary, and the work of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. Docents greet and converse with Estuarium visitors, as well as manage the building during open hours. We encourage any community members who are passionate about the watershed and want to make a difference in the community to volunteer.

Volunteering at the Estuarium includes greeting guests, sharing information about the Lake Superior Reserve and St. Louis River Estuary with community members and visitors, and managing the building during open hours.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are holding a Lake Superior Estuarium Docent Training on Tuesday, May 27 and Saturday, May 31 from 10-11:30 am. Interested volunteers only need to attend ONE of the two dates provided.

Interested volunteers should sign up for one of the two dates provided. We will meet at the Lake Superior Estuarium for a an introduction to the building and to each other as volunteers, then we will go through how to volunteer as a group. There will also be a small activity sponsored by the Reserve.

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