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Sat, 9:30am - 12:00pmOct 192019

Conservation – Fall Buckthorn Pull — Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, MN

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Forests provide food and habitat for wildlife, and improve air and water quality. (Plus they’re really great places to hike!) However, these important areas are being compromised by invasive species. Join us to improve one small corner of our earth by removing buckthorn at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. What will we be doing? We’ll be making …

Coordinator(s):
Stacey G. - staceyjgrimes@hotmail.com - (612) 207-2806
Mike S. - mikesw07@yahoo.com - (651) 283-4477

Conservation – Fall Buckthorn Pull — Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, MNView trip details »

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Sat - SunOct 19 - Oct 202019

Backpacking/Camping — Superior Hiking Trail, MN

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Howdy, I’m looking for a few souls to share in an adventure with this weekend. I’ll be heading up to the North Shore this Saturday for an overnight backpacking trip on the Superior Hiking Trail. I plan to start in Silver Bay and hike about 6 miles to the campsite, passing by scenic Bean and …

Coordinator(s):
Dylan P. - dparmenter90@gmail.com - (954) 224-3492

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Sat, 9:00am - 12:00pmOct 192019

Bike Refurbishing for FB4K — Bloomington, MN

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Description: It’s that time of year again. Rovers have been helping with FB4K bike fix-up and giveaway for  several seasons. FB4K takes donated bikes, cleans and repairs them, and works with local organizations to give them away the end of Nov or beginning of Dec. FUN – to volunteer with others to help a kid …

Coordinator(s):
Melissa B. - mmbrown@usfamily.net - (651) 231-0685
Debra G. - ldgagner@mac.com

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Sat, 8:00am - 10:30amOct 192019

**Cancelled** Birding Walk — Bass Ponds Trail, MN Valley Nat’l Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington, MN

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This Birding hike is cancelled. Join me for a bird walk at the Bass Ponds trails of the Longmeadow Lake unit of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about some of the 220 species that stop during their migration south! Birders of all levels are welcome to join! Bring along binoculars, and a field guide …

Coordinator(s):
K. Johnson - meownow12345@gmail.com - (763) 317-6059

**Cancelled** Birding Walk — Bass Ponds Trail, MN Valley Nat’l Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington, MNView trip details »

Fri - SunOct 25 - Oct 272019

Hiking & Biking, Annual Halloween — Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Ctr, Lanesboro, MN

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Registration is now open for the Annual Halloween Trip in SE MN (2 hours south of the Twin Cities). We are excited to be holding the event at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center for the first time just outside Lanesboro, MN on the Root River. Your 3 day weekend  includes: a choice of a 3-hr staff-led …

Coordinator(s):
Pat R. - pryannp@msn.com
Jen O. (Registration) - mntwin15@gmail.com - (612) 202-6806

Hiking & Biking, Annual Halloween — Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Ctr, Lanesboro, MNView trip details »

Sat, 8:00am - 10:30amOct 262019

Birding Walk — Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Ctr, Carver , MN

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Join me for a bird walk at the Rapids Lake unit of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about some of the 220 species that stop during their migration! Birders of all levels are welcome to join! Bring along binoculars, and a field guide if you have one. Please dress for the weather, as the …

Coordinator(s):
K. Johnson - meownow12345@gmail.com - (763) 317-6059

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Sun, 12:00pm - 3:00pmNov 32019

Bike Refurbishing for FB4K — Bloomington, MN

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Description: It’s that time of year again. Rovers have been helping with FB4K bike fix-up and giveaway for  several seasons. FB4K takes donated bikes, cleans and repairs them, and works with local organizations to give them away the end of Nov or beginning of Dec. FUN – to volunteer with others to help a kid …

Coordinator(s):
Melissa B. - mmbrown@usfamily.net - (651) 231-0685
Debra G. - ldgagner@mac.com

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Sat, 10:00am - 12:30pmNov 162019

Fall Trip Coordinator Workshop — Edina, MN

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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 experienced trip coordinators Day …

Coordinator(s):
Jen O. - mntwin15@gmail.com - (612) 202-6806

Fall Trip Coordinator Workshop — Edina, MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:00am - 3:00pmNov 162019

Bike Refurbishing for FB4K — Bloomington, MN

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Description: It’s that time of year again. Rovers have been helping with FB4K bike fix-up and giveaway for  several seasons. FB4K takes donated bikes, cleans and repairs them, and works with local organizations to give them away the end of Nov or beginning of Dec. FUN – to volunteer with others to help a kid …

Coordinator(s):
Melissa B. - mmbrown@usfamily.net - (651) 231-0685
Debra G. - ldgagner@mac.com

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Sun - SatFeb 9 - Feb 152020

Hiking, Sightseeing — Death Valley National Park, California

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We will be flying to Las Vegas and renting  cars for the week; the park is a two hour drive from LV. Expect clear skies and daytime temps 60s to 80s, nighttime temps to the mid 50s. We will be car camping at the Furnace Creek Campground, which has fire rings, picnic tables, and flush …

Coordinator(s):
Bob J. - rajbiz@icloud.com - (971) 275-3878

Hiking, Sightseeing — Death Valley National Park, CaliforniaView trip details »

Sat - SatSep 5 - Sep 122020

Hiking, birding, and Alaskan shenanigans — Denali, Talkeetna, and Girdwood, Alaska

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Join me for trip to the Northland. We’ll explore Denali National park and do one day of vigorous hiking up Mount Healy, and another day hiking more moderate trails within the park. Travel to Talkeenta to explore the quaint climbing town and trip cost estimate includes a glacial flight tour. Enjoy the scenic drive to …

Coordinator(s):
K. Johnson - meownow12345@gmail.com - (763) 317-6059

Hiking, birding, and Alaskan shenanigans — Denali, Talkeetna, and Girdwood, AlaskaView trip details »