What we’re about
This Meetup is a list of presentations that our club offers at our Tuesday evening program.
Everyone is welcome — check us out to see presentations on fascinating adventures and outdoor techniques and gear. You will also meet some of our members, learn more about the club, and find out how you can participate! Socializing afterward at a nearby pub.
About the Club
Minnesota Rovers is an outdoor club emphasizing silent sports such as hiking, canoeing, climbing, bicycling, and skiing. Trip costs (day/weekend/extended) are shared and coordinated by members.
You can find out more on our website or by attending our weekly program/presentation. Here’s just a few highlights of our club:
• Low-cost trips and activities
• Any member can coordinate a trip (and is encouraged to do so!)
• Opportunities to try new things and learn new skills
• Weekly program/presentation
• $25/year $10/students
• Gear locker to borrow equipment
• One of the oldest, most active outing clubs in the Upper Midwest
• 500+ members
The best way to get involved and find out more:
• Attend a Tuesday evening program/presentation and social listed on this Meetup.
• Go on a trip! Non-members are welcome to check out the club by participating in any day trip. Membership (only $25/year or less!) is required for overnight trips.
Check our website for more information and current activities http://www.mnrovers.org
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- What’s Happening on the North Country Trail in Minnesota and Wisconsin?Link visible for attendees
Online via Zoom (see note below to obtain link)
Are you interested in exploring a national scenic trail right in Minnesota and Wisconsin? Learn more about the North Country National Scenic Trail. The NCT stretches 4,800 miles across eight states from Lake Sakakawea State Park in ND to the Appalachian Trail in VT. Great Lakes shoreline, country roads, forests, prairies, and more. Day-trippers and thru-hikers will both find something to like about the North Country Trail. Come and learn more about this treasure in our own backyard and whether you might want to include the NCT in your summer plans!
Presented by Matt D. (NCTA Coordinator) and Derrick P. (NCTA Board Member)
To get the link, go to
https://mnrovers.org/contact-us/?directed_to=virtual-meeting
and make sure "Virtual meeting" is selected in the drop-down menu. Shortly after you submit the form, you'll receive an email reply with the Zoom link.
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In addition to our Tuesday night meeting/presentations, there are also many member-coordinated activities. Browse through the trips on our website
https://mnrovers.org/trips/
or check out our membership page to find out the benefits of joining our club!
https://mnrovers.org/sign-up/ - 25 Tips & Tricks on the Gitchi-Gami State TrailWestwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426, St Louis Park, MI
NOTE: This presentation will be both in person and via Zoom. Additional information is at the end of the post.
Have you ever wondered what the heck that trail seems to be that sometimes parallel’s Hwy 61 on the North Shore of Lake Superior? Why, that’s the Gitchi-Gami State Trail! Michelle Pierson will present 25 hidden gems and trail tips to celebrate 25 years of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail!
Presented by Michelle P.
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In-person meeting location:
Aspen Room, Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426. (Socializing afterwards at JJ's Clubhouse 6400 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley.)To get the Zoom link, go to
https://mnrovers.org/contact-us/?directed_to=virtual-meeting
and make sure "Virtual meeting" is selected in the drop-down menu. Shortly after you submit the form, you'll receive an automated email reply with the Zoom link.In addition to our Tuesday night programs, there are also plenty of member-coordinated activities. Browse through the activities page on our website if you'd like to play outside with us!
https://mnrovers.org/trips - Rovers First Tuesdays – A Social-Only MeetingComo Park West Picnic Grounds, St Paul, MN
In person at Como Park in St. Paul — Como Park's West Picnic Shelter in the West Picnic Grounds (on west side of Midway Parkway at Estabrook Drive, near the zoo). This is across the parking lot from our usual meeting location. See map in posting for more details.
Note that this meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.
First Tuesdays is about making connections! There is no presentation. Instead, there is a potluck at 6:00. At 7:00, you are invited to gather at tables about specific topics, play games, or catch up with friends!
Schedule:
6:00 PM Potluck. Bring:
1. An item to share that is enough for about six people (don’t forget the serving utensil!). If ingredients are hard to identify, indicate them to help people with dietary restrictions. POTLUCK SIGN-UP HERE
2. Your own beverage, plate/bowl, and utensils.
7:00 PM Visit topic tables, play games, or chat with friends! Tables will be set up so you can learn more about various topics. There will always be a New Member table and a Game table (bring your favorite board or yard game!). Additional topics will depend on the interests of those attending. Anyone can host a table. Just ask the Presentations person for a sign.
Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones! Feel free to invite guests to join us!
