Presentations

In person only at the Aspen Room at Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Introducing Rovers First Tuesdays!

In person only at the Aspen Room at Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Starting with March, our first Tuesday meeting of each month will be a special Rovers meeting devoted to making connections! Instead of a presentation, First Tuesdays will feature a potluck supper, followed by “Table Time”, in which people can gather at tables around specific topics or activities.

Schedule:

6:00 PM Potluck Supper. Bring an item to share and don’t forget a serving utensil! If ingredients are hard to identify, please bring a list for those with restrictions. Please provide your own beverage, plate, and utensils. POTLUCK SIGN-UP HERE.

6:50 PM Dinner Clean Up- everyone please help

7:00 PM Welcome and Table Time. Tables will be available for various topics or activities. If you have an idea for a discussion topic, feel free to designate a table for it. Topic tables will depend upon the interests of those present but will always include a New Member table and Game tables (Bring your favorite game!). Other tables will vary and depend upon the interests of those present. Some options include trips, conservation, backpacking, paddling, the Border Route Trail, or anything else you choose.

Come give First Tuesdays a try and make connections with your fellow Rovers!

Hybrid program
In person at the Aspen Room at Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 and also being presented over Zoom

The Sawtooth Loop in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness is a 73.6-mile set of connected trails with an elevation gain of 16,069 feet. Starting at Grandjean Trailhead near Boise, ID, this loop is considered challenging, but it is worth the effort! Trails, wildlife, alpine lakes, gorgeous vistas, the clearest air in the continental U.S. Come and enjoy an evening in the Sawtooth Wilderness and maybe even start planning YOUR visit!

Presented by Rob P.

Hybrid program
In person at the Aspen Room at Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 and also being presented over Zoom

Eating good food on outdoor adventures brings comfort and reward. It sure seems that food taste better out there! But grocery items are heavy and bulky. Fresh items can spoil. Commercial dehydrated food is expensive—and can be high in sodium. This presentation will inform you, that with a reasonable investment in equipment and time, dehydrating your own food is a doable option to transform many favorite fresh and home cooked foods into lightweight and packable energy for your outdoor trips.

This presentation will cover:

• Types of foods amenable to dehydration
• Equipment needs
• Adapting recipes
• Best prep practices
• Food safety
• Preparing packages for the trail
• Resources

Presented by Tom Y.

Hybrid program
In person at the Aspen Room at Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W Franklin Ave, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 and also being presented over Zoom

We are spoiled in Minnesota by having 64 wonderful state parks. Each park is different – including their location, size, biome and history. See and hear what is special at each state park. By Barry S.

Hybrid program
In person at the Aspen Room at Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 and also being presented over Zoom

Have you ever wondered what the heck that trail seems to be that sometimes parallel’s Hwy 61 on the North Shore of Lake Superior? Why, that’s the Gitchi-Gami State Trail!  Michelle Pierson will present 25 hidden gems and trail tips to celebrate 25 years of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail!  

Presented by Michelle P.