Friends Groups
The Maple Leaf – Friends of Maplewood State Park Newsletter
From Friends Maplewood State Park In This Issue Website highlight Maple syruping 2020 events Park update Leaf Days recap Hunting highlight Photo by: Penny Meyers / P&TC Photo Contest Click to download Go to friends' main page
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Friends of Scandia Parks Year in Review – Newsletter
From Friends of Scandia Parks & Trails In This Issue 2019 Highlights Educational Programs Park Stewardship GreenSteps City 2020 Vision Board Leadership Changes Photo by: Karen Schik Click to view Go to friends' main page
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First ever newsletter for Lake Louise State Park Association
From Lake Louise State Park Association In This Issue Manager update Winter in the Park Open House recap Candlelight Walk recap 2020 event planning Photo by: Cindy Hamlin Click to download Go to friends' main page
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Partnership restores patches of habitat at seven state parks
In 2019, Parks & Trails Council partnered with seven friends groups to spearhead habitat restoration projects at state parks. This work was made possible by a generous grant from the Henry S. Crosby Foundation. 2019 by the Numbers $25,364 7 237 11 493 Funds granted ...
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GBCTA Seeks New Vice President
From Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association The GBCTA wishes to fill the position of Association Vice President. This is a volunteer position, and this person shall be a member of the Association. The Vice President is an Officer in the Association, as well as serving on ...
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Minneopa Messenger – January 2020 Newsletter
From Friends of Minneopa State Park In This Issue Winter Fest Manager's Report Cutting Buckthorn Enjoying Winter Honoring Founder Brand Frentz 2019 Photo Contest Photo: Courtesy of Friends of Minneopa State Park Click to download Go to friends' main page
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NSTT “Ramblings” – Winter 2020 Newsletter
From NorthStar Trail Travelers In This Issue Snowshoe history Wild River Snowshoe Event on 2/15/20 Benefits of exercise Annual Meeting 2019 recap Photo: Courtesy of NorthStar Trail Travelers Click to download Go to friends' main page
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NSTT Announces 2020 Events
From NorthStar Trail Travelers If you like walking just for the fun of it, you should check out the events sponsored by the NorthStar Trail Travelers (NSTT) in Minnesota's great state parks! NSTT works in partnership with Minnesota State Parks and Trails to offer three ...
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Behind the scenes: Planning a Centennial Celebration for Whitewater State Park
From Friends of Whitewater State Park The Centennial of a park is a BIG deal! It is literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So, the naturalists at Whitewater State Park, which was established in 1919, put together a plan to host a special event each month of ...
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Through the Gateway – Newsletter Fall/Winter 2019
From Gateway Brown's Creek Trail Association In This Issue President's message Board changes Hadley Interchange ribbon cutting Upcoming events Project recaps Interview with Dorian Grilley Photo: Courtesy of Gateway Brown's Creek Trail Association Click to view full newsletter Go to friends' main page
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Youth rock climbing day
Friends of Blue Mounds State Park hosted a rock climbing day for kids, including a knot tying activity.
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Hosting two field trips for 3rd graders
Friends of Lake Maria State Park hosted two field trips for 159 3rd graders focused on hands-on learning at the park.
Starting a bike fleet for field trips
Gitchi-Gami Trail Association established a new bike fleet at a local school and organized the inaugural “Bike to Birches” field trip to nearby state parks.
Developing youth activity materials
Friends of Tettegouche State Park helped develop materials for a toddler time program, wind and solar energy activity, and historical fire starting kit.
Field trip: “A Day at the Park”
Friends of Wild River State Park hosted a field trip event for local K-6 students to spend a day at the park doing various outdoor-themed activities.
