Fifth graders on a biking field trip

Two Friends Groups receive funding for field trip grants in 2024

Parks & Trails Council decided to pilot an updated version of its youth engagement grant in 2024. Two Friends Groups were selected for this initial year of funding, with projects intended to foster a greater appreciation for Minnesota’s rich natural heritage in the next generation.

We have been thrilled to partner with the following groups and appreciate the creativity and hard work that went into all of the applications that we received.

2024 Grant Recipients

Frontenac State Park Association

$900

Field trips for underrepresented youth organized in coordination with Project GO.

Friends of Lake Shetek State Park

$1,000

Map of Minnesota starred at Lake Shetek State Park

Organizing an educational field trip to the park for local grade schoolers.