Public Lands Day

Twin Cities Takes Action for the Boundary Waters

Wednesday, September 17

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Camp Fire Minnesota, Excelsior, MN

Join us for Minnesota Takes Action for the Boundary Waters, a statewide series bringing together people who care about our public lands, outdoor recreation heritage, and the future of America’s most visited Wilderness – the Boundary Waters!

Right now, Minnesotans from every corner of the state are taking action to protect the Boundary Waters — and on Wednesday, September 17th, we’re bringing the movement to the western suburbs of Minneapolis – Excelsior!

Alex Haraus laying in grass in yellow jacket

Featuring special guest: Alex Haraus

Alex Haraus engages millions on social media to impact environmental causes through his outdoor storytelling. Haraus' relatable and educational content has garnered over 100 million views and educates more than 890,000 followers across platforms. Activating audiences to spark trends leading over 14 million people to take action in 5 years, Haraus’ videos have played major roles in shifting political opinion and help pass federal and state policies that protect people and the planet.

Many viewers cite his content as inspiring them to spearhead organizing efforts of their own. Haraus says. “The vast majority of people agree that our home is worth taking care of. Knowing that, I don't want to build an audience, I want to outfit one.”

This is the key to what Haraus does with his social media platform. “It is integral to each trends’ success that people take messaging in their own directions. This motivates people to speak about causes in their own voices and languages all over the world so we can continue making real change together.”

See Alex Haraus's advocacy content below!

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Join us for Minnesota Takes Action for the Boundary Waters in honor of Public Lands Day and hear from outdoor storyteller and social media advocate extraordinaire Alex Haraus on how you can turn your passion for the outdoors into real-world impact. Alex will inspire attendees of all ages to harness the power of digital platforms—showing how sharing our mission with even three friends can spark a movement.

Through powerful stories of everyday advocates, he’ll explain why your voice matters, share case studies from successful campaigns (including how TikTok drove record participation in public comment periods!), and connect the dots between online action and policy change.

You’ll also hear from Ingrid Lyons on the latest in the fight for the Boundary Waters, what’s at stake right now, and how we can win this fight together. Afterwards, you’ll have a chance to connect with others who share your passion for the outdoors and leave with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to take action to protect America’s most visited Wilderness.

After the presentation, Alex will host an interactive table where you can get one-on-one tips on using your network and creating engaging videos to raise awareness. Plus, Save the Boundary Waters staff will work with you on how to write and place powerful Letters to the Editor to influence decision-makers and rally public support.

No matter your level of tech know-how, you’ll find ways to get involved that work for you. Whether you love posting online, prefer writing letters, or simply want to engage in conversations within your community, this event will provide tools and strategies for every style of advocacy.