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Category: Hiking, Other Summer Activities
Forests provide food and habitat for wildlife, and improve air and water quality. (They’re also really awesome places to hike and bike!) However, these important areas are being compromised by invasive species, such as buckthorn. Help us to protect our forests for the future by joining us to restore our club’s Adopted Woodlot at …
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Other Summer Activities
If you are interested in birds or just interested in finding out if you might be interested, join this spring’s birding walks. The walks are on Thursdays, beginning April 29 with the last one on Thursday, May 27. No experience is required, but experienced birders are welcome and encouraged to come and help. We will …
Category: Trail Maintenance
Trail maintenance and hiking on the Rover built Border Route Trail East end from the Superior Hiking Trail to the BWCA border line. Using both hand and power tools we will remove dead fall trees and cut brush along up to 13 miles of the famous Border Route Trail segment of the North County National …
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Other Summer Activities
If you are interested in birds or just interested in finding out if you might be interested, join this spring’s birding walks. The walks are on Thursdays with the last one on May 27. No experience is required, but experienced birders are welcome and encouraged to come and help. We will locate and identify birds, …
Birding — Wood Lake Nature Center, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Trail Maintenance
I have signed up to clear a section of the Superior Hiking Trail (approximately from Schroeder to Temperance Road). This section is about 4.3 miles long. See Google map https://www.google.com/maps/@47.5562561,-90.8968311,15z?hl=en Across the Cross River from Schroeder on 61 there is a loop road to the north Skou Rd. , we would start there and follow …
Trail Clearing on the SHT — Temperance River State Park, MNView trip details »
Your shelter and sleep system are your most important pieces of equipment, with many critical decisions to be made! Learn about choosing and using backpacking tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags/quilts. Presented by Josh B. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days ahead of the meeting. To register for one or …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Shelters & Sleep SystemsView trip details »
In this session, we will cover: permitting, navigation, finding campsites, environmental factors, wildlife, and general backcountry safety. Presented by Alison H. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days ahead of the meeting. To register for one or more educational sessions, send your name, email address, phone number and session dates to …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Backcountry BasicsView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Other Summer Activities
If you are interested in birds or just interested in finding out if you might be interested, join this spring’s birding walks. The walks are on Thursdays, with the last one on Thursday, May 27. No experience is required, but experienced birders are welcome and encouraged to come and help. We will locate and identify …
Birding — Old Cedar Ave Bridge, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
Forests provide food and habitat for wildlife, and improve air and water quality. (They’re also really awesome places to hike and bike!) However, these important areas are being compromised by invasive species, such as buckthorn. Help us to protect our forests for the future by joining us to remove buckthorn at our club’s Adopted Woodlot at …
Buckthorn Clearing at MN Rovers Woodlot — Elm Creek Park Reserve, Champlin, MNView trip details »
Within the first few steps, yards, or maybe miles of your backpacking, trip, food eventually will sneak into your thoughts. So let’s be ready! This workshop will start you thinking about and planning for the food you will carry on your backpacking trip. We will share ideas about types of food, amounts of food, preparation …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Cooking/Stoves/NutritionView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Other Summer Activities
If you are interested in birds or just interested in finding out if you might be interested, join this spring’s birding walks. The walks are on Thursdays, with the last one on Thursday, May 27. No experience is required, but experienced birders are welcome and encouraged to come and help. We will locate and identify …
Birding — Minnesota River National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Plan your clothing well and you’ll be ready for anything nature throws at you — heat, cold, rain & bugs. Learn what fabrics work best, how much to pack, how to layer, and how to NOT spend a fortune. Gain the perspective of both a man and a woman about picking and packing clothing for …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Backpacking Clothing SystemsView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
If you are interested in birds or just interested in finding out if you might be interested, join this spring’s birding walks. The walks are on Thursdays, with the last one on Thursday, May 27. No experience is required, but experienced birders are welcome and encouraged to come and help. We will locate and identify …
Birding — Richardson Nature Center, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Camping, Hiking, Other Summer Activities
Now that the COVID restrictions are easing, let’s go hiking up on the North Shore! I’m looking to form a group that will day hike around Two Harbors and visit sites such as Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock Lighthouse. We will be base camping in Jay Cooke State Park and then exploring the area north …
North Shore Day Hiking — Camping at Jay Cooke State Park, MNView trip details »
This session will cover a general overview of backpacking. Topics include trip planning, Leave No Trace, water treatment, hygiene, types of gear to bring/leave and food storage. Presented by Dave D. and Karen K. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days ahead of the meeting. To register for one or more …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Intro to BackpackingView trip details »
Forests provide food, shelter, and other needs of wildlife, and they improve air and water quality. But these beautiful areas are often compromised by invasive species. Help native plants thrive by removing buckthorn seedlings by hand in Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. Wear boots for possibly muddy sections of the trail to the woodlot, work gloves, hat, …
Buckthorn Removal — Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage, MNView trip details »
Choosing a backpack can be overwhelming for both beginner and experienced backpackers. We will help you find a backpack the proper size and fit along with helpful hints to make your backpacking adventures more enjoyable. We will also cover other important hiking gear, including hiking boots and trekking poles. Meeting is via Zoom; link will …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Backpacks & Hiking EquipmentView trip details »
Your shelter and sleep system are your most important pieces of equipment, with many critical decisions to be made! Learn about choosing and using backpacking tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags/quilts. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days ahead of the meeting. Presented by Josh B. To register for one or …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Shelters & Sleep SystemsView trip details »