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Welcome to Explore Minnesota's new
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In this edition, we celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day and all things green! Spring has sprung; enjoy the transforming landscapes and abundant outdoor activities that Minnesota has to offer, including the awesome power of waterfalls throughout the state! ?
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? ? ? Gooseberry Falls by Justin Pruden [ [link removed] ] Gooseberry Falls State Park waterfalls / Justin Pruden
WHERE TO GO CHASING WATERFALLS IN MINNESOTA [ [link removed] ]
The serenading song of birds and the translucent green glow of freshly unfurled leaves signal the arrival of spring in Minnesota. If you?re lucky, you can add the thunder of waterfalls, too. [ [link removed] ]
? ? ? FROM OUR PARTNERS Explore the bike trails in Alexandria this summer [ [link removed] ] ? Explore the outdoor mecca of Grand Rapids this summer [ [link removed] ] ? ? ? Northern lights by Bob King [ [link removed] ] Northern lights display / Bob King
10 STELLAR TIPS FOR STARGAZING UNDER MINNESOTA'S DARK SKIES [ [link removed] ]
There was that one lunar eclipse when Bob King was 11, but it was more of a feeling he always had than anything else ? an innate need to look up at the sky and see the entire universe staring back at him. [ [link removed] ]
? ? ? You can protect Minnesota's trees from invasive pests. Buy local. Burn local. Don't move firewood. Minnesota Deptartment of Agriculture [ [link removed] ] ? ? ? an image of Black conservationist, Dudley Edmondson [ [link removed] ] Black conservationist, Dudley Edmondson / Nancy Latour-Edmondson
MINNESOTA'S BEST HIKES (AND WHERE TO REFUEL), ACCORDING TO A BLACK CONSERVATIONIST [ [link removed] ]
Discover the North Star State?s scenic beauty on its abundant trails ? and enjoy mouthwatering lunch spots along the way ? with these tips from Dudley Edmondson, an author and activist with a passion for getting people of color outdoors. [ [link removed] ]
? ? ? Great blue heron on West Battle Lake / Allie Hoeft [ [link removed] ] Great blue heron on West Battle Lake / Allie Hoeft
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BIRDING IN MINNESOTA [ [link removed] ]
Birds connect us with nature, teach us life lessons, promote conservation and give us something to fight for. Here are some resources so you can begin birding in Minnesota. [ [link removed] ]
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OUTDOOR EVENTS
Iron Range Earth Fest in Virginia, April 22 [ [link removed] ] Iron Range Earth Fest in Virginia, April 22
IRON RANGE EARTH FEST [ [link removed] ]
Earth Fest is an annual event filled with a variety of vendors, exhibits, speakers, presentations & more! This sustainability fair aims to foster a future that our children can be proud of. [ [link removed] ]
*April 22, Virginia*
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MORE FUN EVENTS
Lipmaster Fishing Tournament [ [link removed] ]
April 22, Rushford
Arbor Day at the Arboretum [ [link removed] ]
April 28, Chaska
Women?s Wellness Weekend [ [link removed] ]
May 5-7, Sandstone
Fulton Gran Fondo [ [link removed] ]
May 6, Minneapolis
Guided Bird Hike [ [link removed] ]
May 13, Cottage Grove
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Photo of the Month
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This month's star is hi_d_stromberg [ [link removed] ] with a paddle at Cedar Lake/Lake of the Isles.?
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