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
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Introduction to Snowshoeing
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426, St Louis Park, Mi, USNOTE: This presentation will be both in person and via Zoom. Additional information is at the end of the post.
What started thousands of years ago as a mode of transportation has evolved into a great way to get out and enjoy the winter. Relatively inexpensive and easy to learn, snowshoeing offers an invigorating cardio workout for people of all ages and fitness levels. Join us and learn more about it. I’ll also bring the snowshoes that I have for people to look at, and if you have a pair of snowshoes you like, please bring them along to show them off.
Presented by Barry S.
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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.
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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/16 attendees
•OnlineKickin' the Kek
OnlineOnline only. See below to obtain link.
Paul & Kelly hiked the Kekekabic Trail in October, 2020, then turned around and hiked it again for an 81-mile YoYo thru-hike.
Paul presents a quick overview of the trail, highlights of their hike, and free advice for your own Kek adventure. Find out what the "New and Improved" Kek looks like and get a mess of tips for success when you head Up North to explore the Kek.
Presented by Paul K.
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/17 attendees
•OnlineNorth to the Aurora, Nights under the Oval
OnlineOnline only. See below to obtain link.
Bob K. has been on two recent trips to Norway as part of the Road Scholars "Astronomy North of the Arctic Circle" program. He will describe aurora basics, northern lights tourism, and share his impressions of the polar aurora.
Presented by: Bob K., who writes the Explore the Night column and Celestial Calendar for Sky & Telescope's website and magazine, teaches community education astronomy, and pens the Astro Bob blog.
(Photo credits: Bob King)
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/18 attendees
Rovers First Tuesdays – A Social-Only Meeting
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN, USIn person only at the Aspen Room at Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Note 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, play games, or catch up with friends! Last month, there was lots of great conversation and connecting!
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 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!
P.S. Minnesota Rovers members are encouraged to post a hike at Westwood Hills before the potluck. Just post it to our website.
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
Past events
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