About us
This Meetup lists the presentations coming up at our Tuesday evening meetings. You don't have to be a member of the meetup or a member of the club to attend our presentations. Our past past presentations can be seen on our YouTube channel.
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! We socialize after our in-person meetings at a nearby bar.
About the Club
Minnesota Rovers is an outdoor club with members in MN and nearby states, organizing trips in mainly 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 or $10/students annual membership
• 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.
Upcoming events
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Rovers First Tuesdays – A Social-Only Meeting
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN, USRescheduled from November 3rd.
In person only at the Aspen Room at Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426Note that this meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.
First Tuesdays is about making connections! There is no presentation. Instead, we gather for a potluck at 6:00. At 7:00, we gather at tables to learn about specific topics, or catch up with friends!
Schedule:
6:00 PM Potluck Supper. Bring an item to share and don’t forget a serving utensil! If ingredients are hard to identify, indicate them to help people with dietary restrictions. While all desserts would be nummy, it’s not very nutritious. Help us to have a variety of food by indicating what you will likely bring. You can always change your mind. POTLUCK SIGN-UP HERE.
Please also provide your own beverage, plate, 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. Additional topics will depend on the interests of those attending. Anyone can host a table.
Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones! Feel free to invite guests to join us!
Detailed Location Information
https://mnrovers.org/weekly-meeting/In addition to our Tuesday night programs, there are also plenty of member-coordinated activities. Browse through the trips & activities pages if you'd like to play outside with us!
https://mnrovers.org/trips/3 attendees
From Rapids to Reservoirs & Back Again?
·OnlineOnlineOnline only. See below to obtain link.
In 2014, Congress directed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to close the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock. This ended barge traffic at the next two locks and dams downstream: the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam and Lock and Dam No. 1. Now, the Corps wants to leave all three sites. The Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock will stay, but we have a choice whether the other two locks and dams remain or come out. John will provide the historical context for how we make this decision.
Presented by John A.
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/1 attendee
Past events
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