Nordic Kids: Birch and Birds

Did you know birch trees are an important part of Nordic culture, history, and the environment? They are used for many purposes, including construction, food, and medicine.

Join us for to learn a little about birch in the Nordics and add your own birds to a birch forest print to take home!

Fun for all ages!

Saturday, February 15th | 10-11am | $5; FREE for members | register here

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The Legend of St. Urho St. Urho, a towering figure over seven feet tall, gained legendary strength from a diet of viili (Finnish sour milk) and kala mojakka (fish soup). When swarms of grasshoppers threatened Finland’s vineyards by devouring grapes, St. Urho roared, *“Heinäsirkka, heinäsirkka, mene täältä hiiteen!”* (“Grasshopper, grasshopper, go away!”). Terrified, the insects fled, saving Finland’s wine. Despite the tale’s Finnish setting, St. Urho’s story began in 1950s Northern Minnesota. Finnish-American Richard Mattson created the legend as a humorous counterpart to St. Patrick’s Day, and it quickly became a cherished tradition among Finnish communities. Observed on March 16th, St. Urho’s Day is marked by wearing purple (for grapes) and green (for grasshoppers). Festivities include parades, feasts, and, of course, raising a glass in honor of the saint who (supposedly) saved Finnish wine! #sturhoday #sturho #finnishstories #finland #minnesota #legend #scandinavian #nordic #grasshoppers #wine ... See MoreSee Less

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Nordic Kids:

Birch and Birds

Saturday, February 15th | 10 - 11am