Friends Groups
Friends of the Lake Vermilion Trail
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Friends of the Lake Vermilion Trail Mission Support in building a premier, paved, scenic trail that provides an opportunity for ...
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Lake Maria Candlelight Hike on Feb. 2, 2019
From Friends of Lake Maria The trail by candlelight. Photo by Bev Johnson. This event began years ago as a Candlelight Ski event, but due to lack of snow, it's morphed into a hike. Watch the weather though—this year COULD be different! The event is ...
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Celebrate the Mill Towns Trail Groundbreaking
The next phase of construction on the Mill Towns Trail will begin soon. Come join trail supporters on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4pm to celebrate the groundbreaking. The event will be held at the White Sands Trailhead at 900 Lyndale Ave. N in Faribault.
Border Route Trail Association
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Border Route Trail Association Mission To coordinate the maintenance of and increase public awareness of the Border Route Hiking Trail. ...
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Minnesota Nordic Ski Association
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Minnesota Nordic Ski Association Mission Promotes education, recognition, involvement, and competition of cross country skiing and ski trails across Minnesota. ...
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Chester Woods Trail Group
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Chester Woods Trail Group Mission Support the establishment of a biking and hiking trail between Rochester and Eyota, with connections ...
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Itasca-Heartland Trail Citizen Committee
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Itasca-Heartland Trail Citizen Committee Mission To determine a preferred route for a state multi-use trail from the Heartland State Trail ...
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Central Lakes Trail Association
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is proud to act as the fiscal sponsor for Central Lakes Trail Association.As a fiscal sponsor, we partner to advance their cause and provide the tools and building blocks to run a nonprofit, including receiving, holding and administering funds ...
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Goodhue Pioneer Trail Association
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is proud to act as the fiscal sponsor for Goodhue Pioneer Trail Association.As a fiscal sponsor, we partner to advance their cause and provide the tools and building blocks to run a nonprofit, including receiving, holding and administering funds ...
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#OptOutside with Friends of Lake Maria
Celebrate the day after a caloric Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, with a healthy and free walk in the park. All Minnesota state parks will waive the $7 daily entrance fee on Friday, November 23, 2018.
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Volunteers Complete Oak Savanna Habitat Restoration Project at Frontenac State Park
The Frontenac State Park Association has finished their project that intends to restore habitat in sections of the park with oak savanna. On a misty morning in October, volunteers planted the final nine trees.
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Another Successful Otter Trotter 5k at Wild River State Park
The Friends of Wild River State Park held its 7th Annual Otter Trotter 5K on Saturday, October 13, thanks to the help of volunteers and park staff.
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Friends of Tettegouche State Park
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is proud to act as the fiscal sponsor for Friends of Tettegouche State Park.As a fiscal sponsor, we partner to advance their cause and provide the tools and building blocks to run a nonprofit, including receiving, holding and administering ...
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Meet the Friends of Tettegouche State Park
Build a new visitor center and they will come... or so it worked for Tettegouche State Park, whose new center opened in summer 2014. So many came and so many new programming opportunities arose that some of the regular volunteers in the park started to wonder if the park could use a formal Friends Group.
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Color Me Fall Event at Bertram Chain of Lakes Park
A fun, fall event took place last weekend at Bertram Chain of Lakes Park with family-friendly activities like hay rides, fall crafts, archery, s'more-making, and more!
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