Stewardship Series: Multi-Trailhead Cleanup

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You've heard the phrase "Leave it better than you found it", right? Well, the refuge is taking it to a whole new level this summer. As part of a Stewardship Series, cleanups will be taking place at trailheads thoughout the refuge. Come over to the Wilkie or Bloomington Ferry trailheads to kick us off with an evening of trash pick up in the parking lots and on the connecting trail.

No experience is necessary and will we be providing all of the propper supplies. Please have closed toed shoes, long pants, a water bottle, and bug spray.

This is a drop-in program with optional registration to receive updates on cancelations. A volunteer form will need to be signed upon arrival. Clean-ups will take place at Bloomington Ferry Trailhead and Wilkie Trailhead.

Questions? Contact MinnesotaValley@fws.gov or call (952) 854-5900 (press 1 to reach Visitor Services).

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 24th from 6:00-8:00pm

Location: Meet us at the Bloomington Ferry Trailhead

Bloomington Ferry: 11255 Bloomington Ferry Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438

Registration Information: Registration optional through Signup.com.

Optional registration allows us to prepare supplies and materials for the program, send reminders, and allows us to contact you in the event of inclement weather!

Activity Level: Easy-medium active. There will be standing, walking, and bending down to pick up trash.

What to Bring: Close toed shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, long pants, and a water bottle.

Accessibility: For Bloomington Ferry: There are no restrooms or water fountains at this location. There are no dedicated handicap parking spots. Bloomington Ferry and River Bottoms trails are natural surface, mostly flat, with entries to trails moderately sloped. Minnesota Valley State Trail is handicap accessible, paved and mostly flat, with access via a pedestrian bridge. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter) and may not always be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are no benches in the area. Kiosk is a <0.1 mile distance from the parking lot.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.