Project Spotlight: Tree Planting Events

This June, we are excited to host two tree planting events!

The first event will take place June 7 & 8 in partnership with Great River Greening. Held at the gorgeous Pfeiffer Lake Campground, volunteers will reforest land impacted by fire by planting red pine. Volunteers can sign up for morning and/or afternoon shifts for Saturday and/or Sunday, and camping will be provided.

To register for this event, visit the Great River Greening sign-up page and look for "Superior National Forest Tree Planting."

The second event will be June 13 & 14 at Whiteface Reservoir Campground. This fantastic recreation area is in need of newly-planted white pines and volunteers may also work on some basic trail maintenance in the area. Volunteers can attend either or both days, and camping will be provided. Don't miss this chance to explore one of the bigger recreation areas in the Superior National Forest!

To register for this event, sign up here!

Supporting the Superior National Forest

This week’s news about mass layoffs at the U.S. Forest Service is devastating. These are people who have dedicated their careers to stewarding our public lands, and our hearts go out to those affected. Their work has always been essential—and it still is.

As federal resources shrink, the role of volunteer organizations like Northwoods Volunteer Connection becomes even more critical. Trails don’t maintain themselves, and the need for stewardship isn’t going away. Every log cleared, every bridge repaired, every trail restored is a testament to the power of people coming together to care for the places we love.

If you share our commitment to preserving and protecting public lands, we ask for your support. Whether through volunteering your time or making a donation, your contribution makes a direct impact on the Superior National Forest and beyond. Now, more than ever, the forest needs all of us.

The work of groups like NVC is becoming even more critical - we hope you'll join us.

Give to the Max Day

Give to the Max Day is this week, and early giving has already begun. Give to the Max Day is special - it's the day when everyone comes together to support the causes we love. When everyone pitches in a little, it equals a big impact. Last year, Give to the Max Day raised over 34 million dollars for nonprofits and schools across the state.

This year, NVC is hoping to raise $2,500 to help us match grant funds.

NVC does a lot with each dollar we raise. For 2025, we're bringing the following events to the Superior National Forest:

🌲 Tree-planting weekends to rehabilitate fire-impacted areas

⛺ Campground clean-up and restoration projects all season long

🥾 Trail restoration and erosion control on Moss Lake Trail and South Lake Trail

🤝 Partnering with organizations to lead projects that help people connect with the Superior National Forest for the first time

🌱 Providing stewardship programming to youth in Ely

Every donation helps us meet those grant match requirements and gives NVC a chance to win additional funds! Can you help us reach our goal? Learn more and donate here.