Weekly Presentation – Minnesota Rovers Outdoors Club

Online only. See below to obtain link.

Bob K. has been on two recent trips to Norway as part of the Road Scholars "Astronomy North of the Arctic Circle" program. He will describe aurora basics, northern lights tourism, and share his impressions of the polar aurora.

Presented by: Bob K., who writes the Explore the Night column and Celestial Calendar for Sky & Telescope's website and magazine, teaches community education astronomy, and pens the Astro Bob blog.

(Photo credits: Bob King)

To get the link, go to
https://mnrovers.org/contact-us/?directed_to=virtual-meeting
and make sure "Virtual meeting" is selected in the drop-down menu. Shortly after you submit the form, you'll receive an email reply with the Zoom link.
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In addition to our Tuesday night meeting/presentations, there are also many member-coordinated activities. Browse through the trips on our website
https://mnrovers.org/trips/
or check out our membership page to find out the benefits of joining our club!
https://mnrovers.org/sign-up/

In person only at the Aspen Room at Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Note that this meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.

First Tuesdays is about making connections! There is no presentation. Instead, we gather for a potluck at 6:00. At 7:00, we gather at tables to learn about specific topics, play games, or catch up with friends! Last month, there was lots of great conversation and connecting!

Schedule:

6:00 PM Potluck Supper. Bring an item to share and don’t forget a serving utensil! If ingredients are hard to identify, indicate them to help people with dietary restrictions. While all desserts would be nummy, it’s not very nutritious. Help us to have a variety of food by indicating what you will likely bring. You can always change your mind. POTLUCK SIGN-UP HERE.

Please also provide your own beverage, plate, and utensils.

7:00 PM Visit topic tables, play games, or chat with friends! Tables will be set up so you can learn more about various topics. There will always be a New Member table and a Game table (bring your favorite board or yard game!). Additional topics will depend on the interests of those attending. Anyone can host a table. Just ask the Presentations person for a sign.

Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones! Feel free to invite guests to join us!

P.S. Minnesota Rovers members are encouraged to post a hike at Westwood Hills before the potluck. Just post it to our website.

Detailed Location Information
https://mnrovers.org/weekly-meeting/

In addition to our Tuesday night programs, there are also plenty of member-coordinated activities. Browse through the trips & activities pages if you'd like to play outside with us!
https://mnrovers.org/trips/

Online only. See below to obtain link.

The Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail is an ambitious long-distance, 100-mile trail currently in development, stretching from Chatfield, Minnesota, to the Mississippi River. Winding through the rugged and picturesque Driftless Area, this trail will showcase the region’s unique topography, rich biodiversity, and breathtaking landscapes. Our goal is to create an immersive outdoor experience that connects hikers with the natural beauty, history, and communities of southeastern Minnesota. Once completed, the trail will provide opportunities for adventure, recreation, and conservation, offering a place for people of all backgrounds to explore, reflect, and connect with nature. Join us on January 13 to learn more about the process of developing the trail, and where we're headed in 2026.

Presented by Alexa Trail Director Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail

To get the link, go to
https://mnrovers.org/contact-us/?directed_to=virtual-meeting
and make sure "Virtual meeting" is selected in the drop-down menu. Shortly after you submit the form, you'll receive an email reply with the Zoom link.
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In addition to our Tuesday night meeting/presentations, there are also many member-coordinated activities. Browse through the trips on our website
https://mnrovers.org/trips/
or check out our membership page to find out the benefits of joining our club!
https://mnrovers.org/sign-up/

Online only. See below to obtain link.

Kat Cantner from the University of Minnesota will share the story of the state's past recorded by its fossils, rocks and minerals. Through 3.5 billion years of history we'll explore evidence of Earth's earliest continents, mountain building, a mid-continental rift, inland seas, glaciers and lakes.

Kat is the Science and Outreach Coordinator for the Continental Drilling Facility in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota.

To get the link, go to
https://mnrovers.org/contact-us/?directed_to=virtual-meeting
and make sure "Virtual meeting" is selected in the drop-down menu. Shortly after you submit the form, you'll receive an email reply with the Zoom link.
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In addition to our Tuesday night meeting/presentations, there are also many member-coordinated activities. Browse through the trips on our website
https://mnrovers.org/trips/
or check out our membership page to find out the benefits of joining our club!
https://mnrovers.org/sign-up/