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January 21, 2020

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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Grandson with grandmother at park
January 13, 2020

Special Places Newsletter – Winter 2020

Outdoors news briefs | Our land project at Tettegouche State Park | 2020 Legislative Agenda | Land and Water Conservation Fund | Upcoming events | Heartland-Itasca Spur Trail

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January 13, 2020

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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Boy and man amidst ruins at Banning
January 6, 2020

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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shovels and trees that are ready to be planted
January 4, 2020

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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person belaying a climber
December 30, 2019

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.

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Woman holding out turtle to youth
December 30, 2019

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.

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group picture on bikes back at school
December 30, 2019

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.

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activity to compare weight of hummingbird
December 30, 2019

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.

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kids sitting on floor in rapt attention to the musician
December 30, 2019

Acquiring video equipment

Friends of Whitewater State Park purchase video equipment to develop safe, remote educational programming for local schools.

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park ranger speaking outside in screenshot of video
December 30, 2019

Assembling youth discovery kits

Friends of Minneopa State Park assembled three sets of 10 youth discovery kits—animal tracks, birds, and wildflowers.

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birds activity kit
December 19, 2019

Friends of the Jackson County Trails – 2019 Newsletter

From Friends of the Jackson County Trails In This Issue Brief History of Jackson Trails Bicycle Friendly Community Designation Jackson County Active Living Plan Project updates: Dewey Street Trail, Belmont County Off-Road Trail, Jackson Bike Share, Bike to Work Day, Bicycle Repair Day Photo by: ...
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A family of bikers heads down the trail
December 15, 2019

Winter 2020 Newsletter – Friends of Wild River

From Friends of Wild River State Park In This Issue Letter from the President Ampitheater Update Candlelight Event Annual Meeting on March 14 2020 Events Park Manager Update Photo: Courtesy of Friends of Wild River State Park Click to view full newsletter Go to friends' ...
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candles along path in the snow at night
December 11, 2019

2019 Friends Group Workshops – In Review

Looking back at the friends group regional workshops In 2019, four regional workshops brought together friends group leaders from across Minnesota to network and discuss topics relevant to friends groups. Let's look back at those workshops to see what we've learned! 139Participants 38Friends Groups Represented ...
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