Historic Fires Impact the Superior National Forest and Our Upcoming Projects

Historic fires are burning in northern Minnesota, impacting thousands of acres of public and private lands and closing portions of the Superior National Forest. Many homes and cabins have been destroyed, and countless emergency responders are working around the clock to limit the spread of the fires. Our hearts go out to all who are affected by these fires and we thank those who are working to contain them.

It’s likely that at least one of our upcoming projects will need to be postponed or cancelled due to these fires. Our first priority will always be the safety of our volunteers, and we will work with Forest Service staff to determine if and when it is safe to host projects near impacted areas.

While we don’t know what the next couple of weeks hold (hoping for lots of rain!), we have many projects this season still in need of volunteers, most of which are very far from any active fire zones. You can see our full schedule of projects on our website. First-time volunteers are welcome at our events and there are tasks for a wide range of abilities. Consider joining us to give back to the Superior National Forest.

Visit our Get Involved page to learn more and sign up for a future project.