Sign Up Now For July Projects!
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- Jun 13
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Updated: Jun 20
We are excited to offer four projects in July, and we invite you to sign up now to reserve your spot! For all projects:
Tools and training will be provided
Camping is available throughout the project for anyone who wishes to camp out
Your efforts will improve the health of the Superior National Forest!
Help Protect a Popular Trailhead
Pincushion Mountain in Grand Marais - Invasive Species Removal
July 17 & 18
Whether you are a local or a visitor, this trailhead near Grand Marais is a really special place. Many trails and user groups converge here, meaning it’s heavily impacted by humans. Volunteers will remove invasive species near the trailhead. It’s a great project for families, those with limited mobility, or anyone who likes to volunteer with a view!
There are multiple shifts to choose from, allowing you to volunteer in the morning and explore in the afternoon, or vice-versa. Or come for the full day and maximize your impact!
Explore & Improve Remote Forest Trails
Moss Lake Trail & South Lake Trail - Erosion & Clearing Work
July 19, 20, & 21
These two trails near the midpoint of the Gunflint Trail are lesser-known gems of the Superior National Forest. Volunteers will enhance the trails by clearing brush and improving drainage in wet areas. This area is rugged, with lots of rocks and roots, and we’ll need to travel up to 5 miles per day. The trails might be tough, but the reward is great: you’ll see remote lakes, beautiful pines, and hopefully some wildlife. Last year’s crew even had a moose sighting! Come for one, two, or three days!
Restore a Former Environmental Education Site
Isabella’s Old Environmental Center Site - Invasive Species Removal
July 25
Long ago, an environmental center (now Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, MN) was based out of Isabella. Today, that site is heavily impacted by invasive species. Spend a day with us removing these plants and helping to restore this area. It’s a great chance to explore this old site and make a big difference!
Looking for a longer project? Combine this with the project below for three days of stewardship!
Give Back at a Scenic Northwoods Campground
South Kawishiwi River Campground near Ely - Campground Clean-Up
July 26 & 27
Join us for 1 or 2 days among the gorgeous pines of South Kawishiwi River Campground. Ten miles out of Ely, this campground is one of the most scenic campgrounds in the Superior National Forest. Volunteers will pick up litter and do trail work on the 1-mile trail around the area, in addition to clearing short trails within the campground itself. We’ll get a lot done, but we’ll still have time to swim, relax under the trees, or venture into Ely at the end of the day!
Questions?
If you have questions about these projects, reach out to Jo Swanson, Friends of the Superior National Forest Executive Director, at jo@friendssnf.org. Please be patient - it’s project season and she is often out of the office this time of year!
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