Presentations

7:00p.m. — In person at Como Park in St. Paul – West Picnic Grounds, near the SE corner of the parking lot (near the restroom building).

You will learn the primary lichen forms and major features needed for identification. Basic lichen biology and their role in the environment will also be covered. There will be plenty of time for questions and resources available for further learning, and Tanner will give you hands on time with lichens letting you learn about them intuitively. Come and learn more about these easily missed beauties!

Presented by Tanner B.

7:00p.m. — In person at Como Park in St. Paul – West Picnic Grounds, near the SE corner of the parking lot (near the restroom building).

Rovers are movers — hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, skiing, skating, climbing — and your moving Rover body deserves a bit of recuperation after a morning on your bike, an afternoon on the trail, or a day in your kayak. So tonight we will try out some exercises to rejuvenate muscles tired out from repeating the same actions for hours and hopefully refresh the whole body for your next adventure.
Bring a fitness or yoga mat.

Presented by Sherry S.

7:00p.m. — In person at Como Park in St. Paul – West Picnic Grounds, near the SE corner of the parking lot (near the restroom building).

Do you enjoy the sight of bluebirds and chickadees in your backyard and other places? Learn how to provide nesting opportunities for these wonderful birds.

Presented by Barry S.

7:00p.m. — In person at Como Park in St. Paul – West Picnic Grounds, near the SE corner of the parking lot (near the restroom building).

How do you navigate in the outdoors? Tonight’s meeting will be an opportunity to share your favorite technology with the Rovers community. Come prepared to give a mini-primer about the pluses and minuses of the tech you use.

If you want to talk about YOUR favorite device (and we hope lots of people participate!), please write to [email protected] and let us know which one you’ll discuss.

Presented by: YOU! And YOU! And YOU!!!!!

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Join us after the presentation to socialize at Gabe’s Bar & Kitchen. 991 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55103. Just off Energy Park Drive.

7:00p.m. — In person at Como Park in St. Paul – West Picnic Grounds, near the SE corner of the parking lot (near the restroom building).

Come and prepare a favorite backcountry dessert and help other outdoor enthusiasts expand their backcountry cooking repertoire. Show off your “old reliable” or try an interesting new recipe before you take it out on the trail. Here are the guidelines: It’s day three of a wilderness backpacking or canoe/kayak camping trip. Recipes should be appropriate for the backcountry, take 20 minutes or less to prepare, and require only a single-burner stove. We’re looking for a number of entries, and we hope you’ll consider entering. All entrants will receive something for participating.

If you want to participate as one of our cooks, email the Presentations Committee ([email protected]) with your name and title of what you will prepare (Easy-Peasy Nut and Fruit Couscous, Spaghetti with Dried Veggie Sauce, etc.). Please bring everything you need (ingredients, stove, pots/pans, etc.). Water is available from the sinks in the nearby restrooms. Cooking will begin as soon as the meeting part of our night is concluded (around 7:20).
We need taste testers! Bring your plates/bowls and utensils to sample the offerings and vote for your favorite. But we really need cooks!

Presented by: YOU! And YOU! And YOU!!!!!

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Join us after the presentation to socialize at Gabe’s Bar & Kitchen. 991 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55103. Just off Energy Park Drive.

7:00p.m. — In person at Como Park in St. Paul – West Picnic Grounds, near the SE corner of the parking lot (near the restroom building).

Come learn how to travel and camp safely in bear county. You’ll learn about the basics of black bear foods, foraging in bear country, recreating outdoors in bear country, bear encounters, bear spray, and how to coexist with these remarkable critters. 

Presented by: Dr. Andy T.

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Join us after the presentation to socialize at Gabe’s Bar & Kitchen. 991 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55103. Just off Energy Park Drive.