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Thu - SunOct 1 - Oct 42026

Fall Extravaganza — Whitewater State Park, MN

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Registration is now open for the Fall Extravaganza — which will be held from Thursday, October 1– Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Whitewater State Park in Winona County, MN. Everyone is invited to the Extravaganza, our semi-annual “welcome & check us out” trip for people who like the outdoors and want to find out more …

Coordinator(s):
Julie Harrison - jewells0303@yahoo.com - (503) 781-9041
Maria Hanratty - mjhanratt@gmail.com - (612) 821-8497
Tim Kessler - josephkessler57@yahoo.com
Sandra Morgan - mntumbleweed@gmail.com

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Fri - SunOct 2 - Oct 42026

Camping/Hiking/Paddling/Biking — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, MN

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This is a little short-notice, but autumn weekends up north are to precious to waste! Camping trip to Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, Friday, Oct. 2 – Sun, Oct. 4. This will be an “introvert -friendly” trip that requires participants to BOOK THEIR OWN CAMPSITE, which allows folks the option to grab a little alone …

Coordinator(s):
Laura Kennedy - kennedylaura976@gmail.com - (612) 618-9092

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Fri, 10:00am - 12:00pmOct 22026

Invasive Species Removal — Riley Creek Woods Conservation Area Eden Prairie, Minnesota

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Work with a small group of dedicated volunteers with Friends of Eden Prairie Parks to remove invasive species while enjoying a Maple Basswood forest remnant in Eden Prairie. Training, tools and herbicide provided. This event is open to ages 12-100. For the month of October we will be meeting at the Tilia Ridge entrance opposite …

Coordinator(s):
Marilynn Torkelson - marilynntorkelson@gmail.com - (952) 240-1496

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Sat - SunNov 14 - Nov 152026

Great Midwest Crane Festival 2026 — Baraboo, WI

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Come join us for the Great Midwest Crane Festival 2026. This gives you an opportunity to see all the cranes in the world at the International Crane Festival and to spend the weekend attending presentations, workshops, guided tours, other special events and support the world’s cranes. You will be responsible for getting your own festival …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S. - barry201401@gmail.com
Jen O.

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