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Due to snow/frozen ground, this conservation event has been cancelled. Happy Earth Day! Improve the natural areas we play in by removing buckthorn at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. Three Rivers Park District identified the area as a high-quality forest, and its quality is reflected by the amazing diversity found there: 121 species of plants, 21 species …
Cancelled – Beat Back the Buckthorn — Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Start the spring season with a hike around Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun). Join me at 7:00 p.m. for three miles of conversation and the best people watching in the cities. Meet by the mural at the Calhoun Executive Center, 3033 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park. We’ll stop at the Tin Fish pavilion afterwards and …
Weeknight Hike — Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun), MNView trip details »
Category: Trail Maintenance
Crosscut saw certification for trail work on USFS land, for trail workers only. Rum River North County Park, 23100 Rum River Blvd. NW, St. Francis, MN 55070 Entrance to park is immediately west of the high school and the building is straight west near the river. Hands on portion will be at Lake George Reginal …
Crosscut Saw Certification — St. Francis, MN, USAView trip details »
Category: Trail Maintenance
Chainsaw certification for trail work on USFS land, for trail workers only. Rum River North County Park, 23100 Rum River Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN 55070 Entrance to park is immediately west of the high school and the building is straight west near the river. Hands on portion will be at Lake George Reginal Park, …
USFS Chainsaw Certification — St. Francis, MN, USAView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Looking for a good strenuous morning hike? Want to explore some of the best hiking trails in this part of the Twin Cities? Curious about the raptors and displays at the Richardson Nature Center? Looking for something active to do before the 11:00 AM Minnesota Rovers Trip Coordination Workshop in Edina? Join us for a …
Rovers happens because people — like you! — coordinate trips. Not sure what is involved? Join us to learn more about coordinating your own Minnesota Rovers trip! * Learn tips to make trip coordinating easy * Explore ideas about potential trips * Find out what resources are available to help you * Team up with …
MN Rovers Trip Coordination Workshop — Edina, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Winter Activities, Other Summer Activities
If you’ve always wanted to try scuba diving – here’s your chance. Join us for the opportunity to finally see what you’ve been missing. Breathe underwater in a fun, convenient introductory session conducted in the in-store heated pool. http://www.scubacenter.com/PADI_Discover_Scuba.htm Please email me for more details. Min age: 10 yrs old
The Minnesota History Center will be the host of the MSP HELLO SPRING event. The majority, if not all, of the attendees are new to the area. This will be a great opportunity to talk to folks about the amazing outdoor opportunities there are with Rovers. If you would like to volunteer at the Rover …
MSP Hello Spring — Minnesota History Center, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Winter Activities
www.Canoecopia.com will tell you all you need to know about Saturday afteenoon’s activities. After the show we will eat dinner and see what Madison has to offer. Plan on leaving Saturday morning and being home Sunday afternoon/early evening. We will stay at a hotel in Madison Wisconsin.
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Fat Biking
We’ll be driving up Friday after work, and on Saturday, we’ll be doing first aid patrol for the Fat Bike Birkie. On Sunday, we’ll ride some of the single track trails. If fat biking isn’t your thing, there are tons of options for XC skiing and snowshoeing. Accommodations: Camping or a bunk in a rustic …
Fat Biking, XC Skiing, Snowshoeing — Cable, WIView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Annual Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing and Nature Education at Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center. Come to Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center in Hackensack (north of Brainerd) for a pleasant, carefree weekend of winter fun. Activities include skiing (11 miles of groomed trails for traditional cross-country), snowshoeing, ice fishing (you just need your license), climbing wall, …
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Looking for a way to embrace winter? We’ve created our very own MN Rovers Trailhead Adventure to encourage you to get out and play with your fellow MN Rovers! MN Rovers Trailhead Adventure is an eight-week event that runs from Monday, January 1, 2018, through Wednesday, February 28, 2018. There will be a total of …
MN Rovers Trailhead Adventure — Multiple Locations, MNView trip details »
Join Three Rivers Park District’s battle against Oriental Bittersweet, an invasive vine, by participating in an “Invasive Blitz” at Elm Creek Park Reserve on Saturday, February 24! We are shooting for 10 volunteers to scout the woods as a group. Meet at the Eastman Nature Center (13351 Elm Creek Rd.) at Noon. We will be …
Oriental Bittersweet Hunt — Elm Creek Park Reserve, MNView trip details »
The Minnesota Rovers’ Annual Meeting is on Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. We will elect our 2018 Board of Directors and need a quorum of members. Please plan to attend so that you can vote for next year’s leadership team! We need 51-53 Rovers members there to meet the 10% of membership quorum. Non-members …
MN Rovers Annual Meeting — Macalester College, Olin-Rice Building, Rm 350, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s get this “up north” Trailhead Adventure location crossed off the list. Meet at Alison’s house in New Brighton at 9:15 or Kristi’s house in Anoka at 10am. Sign up to get the address to a meeting spot. We will figure out drivers and take off, stopping for lunch near the park. We’ll spend about …
Snowshoeing, Hiking — Mille-Lacs Kathio State Park, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Enjoy a winter wonderland at Itasca State Park Hostel. Ski in/ski out and snowshoe on groomed trails – both classic and skate ski. Hike to headwaters of the Mississippi River nearby, take a night walk on beautiful Lake Itasca, enjoy a good book in a comfy chair by the fireplace in the evening or join …
Trip FullCategory: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Downhill Skiing
Cross-Country Ski and/or snowshoe – WI Chippewa Moraine Area and Blue Hills Friday Feb 16th – Sunday Feb. 18th 12 maximum Trip cost- deposit of $35 The $35 deposit covers the food that I provide for breakfasts, the main course for the meal on Saturday plus the septic tank emptying and expenses. I don’t cover …
Cross-Country Ski – and/or Snowshoeing — New Auburn, WIView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Downhill Skiing
60k of scenic, well-groomed cross-country ski trails weave through the Superior National Forest at Giants Ridge. There is also great downhill skiing and snowshoeing. We will be staying Friday and Saturday night at the Villas of Giant’s Ridge. The villas include a fully equipped kitchen, and fireplace, overlooking Wynne Lake. It’s right at the resort, …