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MN Takes Action for the BWCA!

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Minnesota Takes Action for the Boundary Waters! Event Series

Join us for these community events across the state meant for every Minnesotan who cares about the Wilderness and our outdoor recreation heritage. Connect, Learn, Act. 

It’s more important than ever to get engaged and help protect the Boundary Waters. Minnesotans from all corners of the state must work to safeguard America’s most visited Wilderness from toxic copper mining. That’s why we’re holding events multiple local communities across the state.

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Each event will feature engaging speakers, including our Executive Director Ingrid Lyons, who will dive into detail on the issue and where we are right now. Learn how you can immediately take action to protect the Boundary Waters, through a series of hands-on activities where you can interact with staff and learn about types of political and community activism that you can engage in right in your own backyard.

Refreshments will be provided, and Save the Boundary Waters stickers and merch will be available!

See below for scheduled events and stay tuned for more events across Minnesota!

Upcoming events:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:00 PM -  8:00 PM CT

Join Save the Boundary Waters in Rochester to learn more about the issue and how you can take action! We will begin with a series of speakers that will dive into updates on the issue and will conclude with stations where you can learn ways you can get involved today. 

Join special guest Caroline Gleich and Save the Boundary Waters on Tuesday, July 8th at Cascade Meadow in Rochester, MN to learn how you can take action for the Boundary Waters. You'll be inspired by Caroline's story, and hear from our Executive Director, Ingrid Lyons, who will dive into the details on the issues to protect the Boundary Waters and where we are right now. 

Then, you will be invited to immediately take action to protect the Boundary Waters through a series of hands-on workshops where you can interact with staff and learn about types of activism that you can engage in.

We'll also provide refreshments and have fun merch such stickers and lawn signs available for attendees!

Don't miss this opportunity to explore how you can use your voice to help build the movement to protect the Boundary Waters forever. Please join us in Rochester and speak loudly for this quiet place. 

About the speakers: 
Caroline Gleich joins us from Utah, where she is a professional ski mountaineer, endurance athlete, and activist for the environment and equality. 

Ingrid Lyons is the Executive Director of Save the Boundary Waters, working to permanently protect the Boundary Waters and its watershed from sulfide-ore copper mining. 

RSVP HERE >> 

 

Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:00 PM -  8:00 PM CT

Sibley Park Pavilion, 900 Mound Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

Join Save the Boundary Waters in Mankato to learn more about the issue and how you can take action! We will begin with a series of speakers that will dive into updates on the issue and will conclude with stations where you can learn ways you can get involved today.

RSVP HERE >>

Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 AM -  12:00 PM CT

Cook County YMCA, 105 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN 55604

Join us for a community event meant for Minnesotans who care about the Wilderness and our outdoor recreation heritage. Connect, Learn, Act. You'll hear from Save the Boundary Waters and community leaders, learn how to get engaged in protecting the Wilderness, and enjoy refreshments and community!

RSVP HERE >>