Join me on Sunday, May 7, from 8 AM – 10 AM for birding& to explore the Rock Island Swing Bridge in Inver Grove Heights and its unique vantage point over the Mississippi river. We will also learn birding tips from a naturalist. This is a Dakota County Parks event. Binoculars provided. This event is …
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Sat - SunMay 6 - May 72017
St. Croix River Canoeing — Stillwater (North to Log House), MN
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Weekend canoeing on the St. Croix river from Log House landing to the Boom Site landing just north of Stillwater. This is an easy 14 mile weekend trip and we will camp at one of the Wild and Scenic River campsites, there will be time for relaxation and you to do as you wish. (Because …
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Biking the Fulton Grand Fondo — Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Join us as we explore the west-side of town’s bicycle routes via the Fulton Brewery’s Fulton Gran Fondo (not a race). The 40 mile option includes one scheduled rest stop and the 100 mile includes three rest stops. I plan to register for the 40 mile option; regardless of the distance you choose we’ll plan …
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Bash the Buckthorn at the MN Rovers Woodlot — Elm Creek Park Reserve, MN
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Only 2% of the original forest remains in Minnesota. Our club has adopted a portion of remnant oak forest in Elm Creek Park Reserve, which is part of the Three Rivers Park District. You can help ensure the health of our woodlot by helping pull and stack buckthorn, an invasive species which hinders growth of …
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Birding Walk at Snail Lake Regional Park — Shoreview, Minnesota
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A Birding Walk at Snail Lake Regional Park which is located in Shoreview (55126) at 4191 Snail Lake Blvd. Take 694 to Victoria exit (exit 43B). North on Victoria 0.5 mile, past Gramsie Rd to Snail Lake Blvd. Right on Snail Lake Blvd. Continue on Snail Lake Blvd. past large parking lot on left. After …
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Mountain Biking and Picnic at Lebanon Hills – CANCELLED
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Mountain biking on the easier trails at Lebanon Hills. The biking will be followed by a picnic fellowship time at the nearest, size appropriate outdoor dining area. Meet for the biking @ 10 a.m. per the directions below. Directions: From Minneapolis or Saint Paul head south on I-77 or 35E. Exit on Cliff Road and …
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Fri - MonApr 28 - May 12017
Border Route Trail Clearing — Topper Lake, MN
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Early Friday (28th) morning the crew will drive up to the an access trail head, hike into the Topper Lake camp, setup a base camp, and spend the rest of the day trail clearing on the BRT. to the west of the camp. Saturday and Sunday trail clearing will continue on the BRT. The crew …
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Fri - SunApr 28 - Apr 302017
Special EventsMidwest Mountaineering Spring Outdoor Adventure Expo — Minneapolis, MN
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With over 120+ free presentations on outdoor activities and adventures, and over 100+ exhibitors (including the MN Rovers!) you are sure to find something to get you excited about your next outdoor adventure. The semiannual Outdoor Adventure Expo can help you find your true passion for the outdoors, new sports, places to go, and people …
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Spring Birding Walks (multiple Wednesdays) — Various Locations, Twin Cities Metro
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The walks are on Wednesdays, beginning April 26 with the last scheduled one on Wednesday, May 31 (Note: no scheduled birding walk on May 10). No experience is required, but experienced birders are welcome and encouraged to come and help. We will locate and identify birds, as well as talk about them. No signup is …
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Birding Walk at Bass Ponds — Bloomington, MN
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Bass Ponds is just SE of the Mall of America. At the light on 24th Avenue (extension of Old Shakopee Rd) and 86th Street, turn east one block to a one lane gravel road (that means go straight) for about 70 yards to the parking area. No experience is required, but experienced birders are welcome …
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Sun, 8:00amApr 232017
Special EventsVolunteer Appreciation and Recognition — Bunker Hills Regional Park, Coon Rapids, MN
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Did you volunteer in 2016 for the Minnesota Rovers? Maybe you coordinated a trip, staffed a booth at the Expo, helped at an Extravaganza, or served as a board member—to name just a few. If so, we are throwing a party in your honor!!!! The Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Reception will be held at Bunker …
Fat Tire Bike Ride Along Minnesota River — Cedar Avenue Bridge, Eagan, MN
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We will bike along the Minnesota River from the Cedar Avenue Bridge up to Nine Mile Creek. The trails wind through the woods, go up and down little hills and go along the edge of the Minnesota River. The trails are dirt and sand so fat bikes or mountain bikes are recommended. We’ll meet at …
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Sun, 3:00am - 5:00amApr 232017
Day TripBike to Stillwater — Hwy 36 & 694; Oakdale, MN
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Meet 10 am Sunday, April 23 at Mills Fleet Farm, (5635 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128). We’ll bike 35 miles round trip to Stillwater via White Bear Lake, eat lunch at the River Market Co-op& Deli, then return on Brown’s Creek and Gateway Trails (with option to start biking from my house in St …
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Sun - MonApr 23 - Apr 242017
USFS Saw Certification at Bunker Hills Regional Park — Coon Rapids, MN
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Meet at the Visitor Center at Bunker Lake Regional Park. Chainsaw training Sat, Crosscut Sun. Certificate needed to use these tools on the KEK, BRT, SHT, trail workers only please. A first aid certificate with CPR required to get certified, may be submitted after this class. Rebated on First Aid available from BRTA and Rovers.
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Sat, 3:00am - 9:00amApr 222017
Day TripDay Hike — Afton State Park, Minnesota
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Hike along the St Croix River, turn upland to sprawling meadows, duck into thick woods. Afton has many different environments to appreciate – and spring should be well under way by this time of year. Bring a trail lunch and water. Dress for the weather, and anticipate muddy or wet conditions. Might want to bring …
MN Rover Trip Coordinator Training — Edina, MN
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MN Rovers has scheduled a Trip Coordinator Training Meeting to be held Saturday, April 22 from 3-5 p.m. This training is intended to familiarize Rovers that would like to become more acquainted with the tools available on the website to set up and be the Coordinator for a Rovers Trip. The training is designed to …
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Thu - SunApr 20 - Apr 232017
Recon hike, Trail Maintenance & Trail Layout — Border Route Trail – Gunflint Lake, Grand Marais, MN
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We’ll split into two groups on Friday and do recon hikes from the Loon Lake Lodge through to the Magnetic Rock trailhead. On Saturday and Sunday we’ll do a maintenance sweep on the Brice Breon, and whatever other sections that are in need of work. If time permits we’ll also start the process of getting …
Wed - ThuApr 19 - Apr 202017
Mid-Week Evening Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve — Lake Elmo, Minnesota
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Meet at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Visitor Center at 6:30 p.m. We’ll hike a for a couple hours. The trails wind around several small lakes through wooded and prairie countryside. Several of the trails are lighted if we choose to continue as it gets dark. Bring hiking gear and water. A day pass at …
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