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Thu, 7:00pm - 8:30pmApr 242025

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Shelters & Sleep Systems — Virtual

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This Zoom session covers choosing and using backpacking tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags/quilts. This session is the first of two offerings for Shelters & Sleep Systems. The class will be repeated on Monday, May 12. You need only attend each class once. The Beginner Backpacking Education Series of six classes is open to all …

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Beginner Backpacking Program - beginnerbackpacking@mnrovers.org

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Fri - 6:00pmApr 252025

Hiking (4–5 Miles) — Mora, MN

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Sapsucker Yellow Belly Cidery and Organic Farm 2752 215th Ave, Mora, MN 55051 Let’s gather to hike Friday afternoon, April 25 for a 4-5 mile hike around this hidden gem that is well worth the visit!  Sapsucker Yellow Belly Cidery and Organic Farm is nestled approximately 8 miles east of Mora, MN off Hwy 23. …

Coordinator(s):
Jeri O - jbamunot@gmail.com - (612) 703-3349
Mark Petraitis - jbamunot@gmail.com - (952) 249-9954

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Fri, 10:00am - 12:00pmApr 252025

Spring Hike — Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington, MN

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Join me for a hike to on Friday morning to appreciate Hyland Lake Park Reserve’s forests and prairie! We’ll do a quick round of introductions and then leave from the Visitor Center shortly after 10:00 a.m. for a hike of 1.5 to 2 hours. Well-socialized dogs are allowed. Per Three Rivers policy, they must be …

Coordinator(s):
Stacey G - staceyjgrimes@hotmail.com - (612) 207-2806

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Sat, 10:00am - 1:00pmApr 262025

Hiking — Nerstrand State Park, MN

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Saturday, April 26th – Spring Ephemerals hike at Nerstrand State Park. It is always a treat to visit the waterfall, and it’s Spring we will look for the early flowers that are so abundant in this park. There are different flowers every week. We will meet at the shelter building near the parking lot;  restrooms …

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Joannie J - joanniekayaks@gmail.com - (612) 812-6445

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Sat, 10:30amApr 262025

Hiking — Dodge Nature Center (Marie/Main Property), MN

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We will hike on grass/wood chip trails around the woods and wetlands on the Main and Marie properties. Plan for the possibility of mosquitoes and ticks. Only “ADA-recognized service animals are welcome.” The walk will take about 1.5-2 hours. I will cancel if there are storms. Meet me at the Main Property at 365 Marie …

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

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Sat, 9:30amApr 262025

Bike Medicine Lake to Elm Creek — Plymouth, MN

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Please join us for a 46-mile bike ride that goes by many lakes and parks all on paved trails! You are welcome to turn back before the end to make it a shorter ride by retracing the route. We begin from Medicine Lake, go along the Medicine Lake Regional Trail to Elm Creek Park Reserve, …

Coordinator(s):
Ruth R - ruthrobinson19@gmail.com - (952) 220-1813

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Sat, 9:45amApr 262025

Hilly Hike — Afton State Park, MN

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Let’s work on our endurance by hiking up and down the bluff along the St. Croix River at Afton State Park on Saturday, April 26. We’ll aim for 7-7.5 miles with endurance as our goal rather than speed. If you’re like me, you’re still ramping up your activity level after what maybe was a less-active …

Coordinator(s):
Ron H. - roverronmn@yahoo.com

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Sat, 1:00pm - 4:00pmApr 262025

Earth Day Event — Richfield Community Center, MN

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Earth Day Celebration includes making seed balls, making newspaper seed starters, naturalist presentations (nature hike, raptor program). Participation is free. Program ends at 4. Afterward interested people can head to a nearby watering hole.   Email me if you plan to attend.

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Fran L - fokcisel@yahoo.com - (651) 295-4732

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Mon, 5:00pm - 8:00pmApr 282025

Beginner Indoor Rock Climbing — Vertical Endeavors Minneapolis, MN

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Another weekday chance to try Indoor Rock Climbing. I expect we’ll move to outdoor climbing in May. I can give proper attention to two or three 1st time climbers – more if people have some experience but experience is NOT required. Meet in the lobby of (VE) Vertical Endeavors Climbing gym 2540 Nicollet Ave S. …

Coordinator(s):
Rob C - RoverRob@comcast.net - (651) 230-2277

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Wed, 7:00pm - 8:30pmApr 302025

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Backcountry Skills — Virtual

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This Zoom session covers several aspects of staying safe while in the backcountry:  permitting, navigation, finding campsites, environmental factors, wildlife, and general safety. This session is the second of two offerings for Backcountry Skills. If you attended the first session on Thursday, April 3, you do not need to tune in again. The Beginner Backpacking …

Coordinator(s):
Beginner Backpacking Program - beginnerbackpacking@mnrovers.org

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Thu, 7:00pm - 8:30pmMay 12025

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Intro to Backpacking — Virtual

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This session covers a general overview of backpacking, including trip planning, Leave No Trace, water treatment, hygiene, types of gear to bring/leave home and food storage. This session is the second of two offerings for Intro to Backpacking. If you attended the first session on Wednesday, April 2, you do not need to tune in …

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Beginner Backpacking Program - beginnerbackpacking@mnrovers.org

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Thu, 5:30pmMay 12025

Urban Hike — Saint Paul, MN

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Bridge-to-Bridge Urban Hike with great views. Downtown St. Paul is a charming city. We will begin our urban walk to Irving Park, head up a steep staircase at the Science Museum, weave through downtown Saint Paul through Rice Park  and onto Harriet Island.  We will capture the amazing bird’s eye views of the Mighty Mississippi …

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Cece D - ceceliadoyle3@gmail.com - (651) 278-3627
Randall V

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Thu, 6:00pmMay 12025

Thursday Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing, MN

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Join us at 6:00 pm Thursday, May 1st to bike a 13-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Saint Paul Brewing is in the old Hamm’s Brewery overlooking Swede Hollow at 688 Minnehaha Ave. East, St Paul, MN 55106. Meet in the East parking lot behind the distillery! Text if you’re coming to: …

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David B - recyclingdavid@gmail.com - (612) 214-3219
Julie R - jretka75@gmail.com - (651) 354-9737

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Fri - SunMay 2 - May 42025

Trail Maintenance-Border Route Trail — Gunflint Lake, MN

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Spring is approaching quickly and so are the trail maintenance trips on the Border Route Trail (a unit of the NPS’s North Country National Scenic Trail).  This trip will focus on the non-wilderness west end which is a 17 mile section near Gunflint Lake.  The non-wilderness section of trail maintenance is done with the following …

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Pam T - jrtpdk11@gmail.com - (217) 248-0072
Gary C - grc70mn@gmail.com - (651) 470-2531

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Sat, 9:00amMay 32025

Hike — Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park, MN

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Let’s hike at Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park and hopefully sight some spring wildflowers, including the rare Dwarf Trout Lily, on Saturday, May 3. In the spring, the forest floor is a spectacular wildflower garden where many plants like hepatica, bloodroot, Dutchman’s breeches, and the rare dwarf trout lily bloom.  9:00 a.m. — Meet at REI …

Coordinator(s):
Ron H - roverronmn@yahoo.com

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Sun, 9:30amMay 42025

Hike — River Bend Nature Center, Faribault, MN

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Let’s take in some views of the Straight River, and hopefully sight some turtles and spring wildflowers, including the rare Dwarf Trout Lily, at River Bend Nature Center in Faribault on Sunday, May 4. 9:30 a.m. — Meet at REI Bloomington for carpooling (optional)*. If you’d like to carpool, I we should be able to …

Coordinator(s):
Ron H - roverronmn@yahoo.com

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Sun, 2:00pm - 4:00pmMay 42025

Garlic Mustard Pull — Riley Creek Woods Conservation Area Eden Prairie, MN

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Join us as we continue our garlic mustard removal at this hidden Big Woods gem in the metro. We will start by signing city of Eden Prairie waivers, then have a brief tutorial on garlic mustard identification. Afterwards we will walk into the woods with bags. We will fill our bags with any invasive garlic …

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Marilynn T - marilynntorkelson@gmail.com - (952) 240-1496

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