Through a lifetime of solitude and discovery in wild landscapes, John has encountered the raw beauty and brutality of nature. Share in his journeys that start in Minnesota and span continents, habitats, and with a deep respect for the wild world.
Erika Rivers served as director of Minnesota State Parks and Trails (2014-2021), where she eruditely managed a $110 million annual budget and over 1,100 staff while being a leader in accessibility and inclusion. She currently serves as executive director at Wilderness Inquiry, a nonprofit whose mission is to connect underprivileged groups to the outdoors.
Formed in 2023, this Friends Group has made incredible strides in creating a network of stewards collaborating to support this Minneapolis regional park.
Smorgasbord of delights for all tastes and dietary needs. Plenty of open seating for everyone.
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Win art, lodging, gear, and more in our outdoor-themed raffle that supports, with items donated by these businesses and more to come:
Bell Museum | Bent Paddle Brewing Co | Can Can Wonderland | Cannon Valley Trail | Dakota Jazz Club | Dorothy Molter Museum | Duluth Pottery & Superior Thread Collective | Enlightened Equipment | Frost River Trading Co | Ingebretsen’s Nordic Marketplace | International Wolf Center | Lakewinds Food Co-op | Larissa Loden | Loppet Foundation | Milkweed Editions | Minneapolis Cider Co | Minneapolis Bouldering Project | Minnesota Loons | Minnesota Orchestra | Minnesota United FC | Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Northern Coffeeworks | Patagonia St. Paul | Peace Coffee | Pryes Brewing | Rustic Roots Winery | Sawbill | Scheels | Science Museum of MN | Seven Sundays | Stages Theater Company | St. Paul Saints | Summit Brewing | Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours | The Duluth Grill Family of Restaurants | Three Rivers Park District | Urban Boatbuilders | Wahoo! Adventures | Wild Mountain
