Events
2019 Photo Contest
Seeing SeasonsSpringWild River State Park. By Kay V. Christianson FIRST PLACE: SPRING CATEGORY Kay V. Christianson at Wild River State Park How would you describe the mood? I use this poem whenever I show and share my nature photographs. It sets the mood for my ...
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2019 Annual Dinner
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Annual Dinner a success Reuel Harmon Award being given to Sen. Keith Langseth by Parks & Trails Council president and executive directorReuel Harmon AwardRaffleOutgoing president Julie Gugin receives thank you giftSilent AuctionSilent AuctionSilent auction Tuesday, April 30, ...
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2019 Friends Group Regional Workshops
In 2019, Parks & Trails Council worked with the DNR to facilitate four regional workshops for friends groups. Friends group leaders had the opportunity to meet with their peers, learn about precedents, share best practices, and engage in planning activities. See workshops recap here. May ...
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2019 Day on the Hill
Thank you to all the advocates who came to our Day on the Hill Wednesday, March 27, 2019 9 AM - 1 PM Across from the CapitolChrist Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill 105 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103Parking is available at several parking ...
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2018 Photo Contest Winning Photos
Thank you to everyone who shared their photos during the 2018 Photo Contest! Scenic Beauty -- Winners by Matthew Herberg. Awarded 1st Place. 2018 Submission -- 2nd Place - by Matthew Herberg 3rd Place - Split Rock Lighthouse State Park by Heather Kick-Abrahamson Scenic Beauty ...
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2018 Day on the Hill
Thank you to everyone who attended our Day on the Hill! Gathering at Parks & Trails Council's Day on the Hill Gitchi Gami Trail Association and Superior Hiking Trail groups Welcome to Parks & Trails Council's Day on the Hill Handouts for Parks & Trails ...
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2018 Annual Dinner
Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Dinner Photos from the event: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Town & Country Club 300 Mississippi River Blvd N, St. Paul, MN 55104 5:30 PM silent auction & social (1 free drink ticket) 6:30 PM dinner & ...
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2017 Photo Contest Winners
Category: Seasonal ChangesFirst Place Upper Sioux Agency State Park by Jussi Lehti Story Behind the Photo Living a short distance from the park, amateur photographer Jussi Lehti is a frequent visitor to Upper Sioux Agency State Park--sometimes up to a couple times a week. As ...
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2017 Day on the Hill
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 9 AM - 1 PM $15/person includes light breakfast & lunch Photos from the Event Andrew Oftedal presenting P&TC's legislative agenda Chatting at Day on the Hill Chatting at Day on the Hill Chatting at Day on the Hill Friends of ...
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2017 Annual Dinner
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Town & Country Club 300 Mississippi River Blvd N, St. Paul, MN 55104 5:30 PM silent auction & cash bar 6:30 PM dinner & program Registration Closed Photos from the Event Keynote Speaker ~ Brian Peterson Award-winning photojournalist Brian Peterson ...
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2016 Photo Contest
Thank you to everyone who entered our 2016 photo contest. We had 165 entries showcasing the spectacular landscape, wildlife and plant life protected within Minnesota's parks, trails and other recreation areas. Below are the photos that received top honors in the judging, although we'd like ...
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2016 Parks & Trails Bike Excursion
Saturday, June 25, 2016 1-Day, 40-mile bike ride ~ Half-Day option (start at Lunch and we'll shuttle you back) ~ Start & End at The Landing in Shakopee Includes Lunch 9 AM group ride starts 2:30 PM group ride ends $40/person ~ FREE for Magney ...
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2016 Parks & Trails Advocacy Day
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 9 AM - 1 PM $15/person includes light breakfast, lunch and free parking Register NowNew Location!Harriet Island Regional Park Pavilion 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107 Overview of the Day Parks & Trails Council's Advocacy Day is a ...
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2016 Annual Dinner
125 Years of Memories in Minnesota State Parks and Trails Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Town & Country Club 300 Mississippi River Blvd N, St. Paul, MN 55104 5:30 PM silent auction & cash bar 6:30 PM dinner & program Slideshow from the 2016 Annual ...
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