EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Save the Boundary Waters Update in Duluth

Monday, July 26, 2021

Please join us for an upcoming Save the Boundary Waters Update in Duluth with National Campaign Chair, Becky Rom, on Monday, July 26th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commons of Lake Superior College (2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811). We will cover the major developments in our effort to protect and preserve the Boundary Waters, Quetico Provincial Park, and Voyageurs National Park from sulfide-ore copper mining and what you can do to help. We hope to see you there!

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Ice Cream Sociable

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Join the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters at Sociable Cider Werks in Minneapolis for an in-person event on Wednesday, July 28th from 6 - 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 28, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sociable Cider Werks: 1500 FILLMORE ST. NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413

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Ely Garden Party

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Join Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness leaders and supporters for our annual Save the Boundary Waters Garden Party Fundraiser at the South Kawishiwi River Campground Pavilion to raise critical funds to permanently protect the Boundary Waters. After a year of gathering on Zoom and via phone, we look forward to seeing you in person! Message Carter@savetheboundarywaters.org to learn more.

Queer Boundary Waters Trip

Thursday, September 9, 2021 to Tuesday, September 14, 2021

We’re co-hosting a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness expedition specifically for a group of outdoor industry and adventure community members who identify as LGBTQ+. Ely Outfitting Company is guiding this trip in collaboration with Mikah Meyer, adventure travel influencer and founder of the Outside Safe Space, and Save the Boundary Waters. Outside Safe Space promotes LGBTQ+ welcoming spaces in the outdoors.

Sponsored by Ely Outfitting Company, Save the Boundary Waters, Patagonia, KEEN, REI Co-op, Outside Magazine, Granite Gear, and True North Maps!

Kids 4 BW Advocacy Fly-In to D.C.

Monday, October 25, 2021 to Thursday, October 28, 2021

Kids For The Boundary Waters will be flying into Washington, D.C. this fall 2021 to advocate on behalf of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. We want YOU to join us! This intense, four-day trip will begin with a group dinner for an advocacy training session. That evening you will be thoroughly educated and updated on the threat to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, you will practice your “pitch” for scheduled leadership meetings, and you will be armed with the tools needed to channel your passion into a highly effective advocacy message on behalf of the BWCA. Read the full application requirements here.

All applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 22nd. Applications received after this time will not be considered in the selection process. Acceptance notifications will be sent by the 19th of September.