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Give Back to the Parks
 NSTT
has an active "Give Back to the Parks"
program made up of two
components: taking donations at events and an annual park work day. At
each event NSTT has a donation jar for walkers to contribute
money to that particular park. At the end of the event, NSTT matches up
to $50 of the money contributed by the walkers and writes a check to
the park or its Friends group. Since 2005, NSTT and its walkers have
contributed $6,730 dollars to the parks. The
work day is usually scheduled at a metro area State Park where the club goes
out and helps by picking up trash, clearing fallen branches from
trails, planting seedlings, or whatever task will help each particular
park.
So when you see that donation jar, put a buck in ... it goes to help our parks!
NSTT Picnics at State Park events
We feed our walkers!
Every
NSTT event offers an “event picnic” available to all participants for a
small donation to cover our costs. The menu may vary, but the food is
always tasty and usually cooked over the open fire!
So plan to spend some time visiting and grab a bite to eat, while supporting NSTT events in Minnesota State Parks.
Note: Grilling will finish one hour prior to the end of the event to allow for cooling before transport.
NSTT K9 Corps Program
 Does
your “best friend” walk with you? Then pick up a K-9 Corps registration
book and give your best friend credit for walking too! All folkswalks
count but get rewards only from NSTT. Receive a bag of gourmet treats
at 10 events and a NSTT logo bandana at 25 events!
Remember!
Carry water folks!! 
We’ll have water at the start/finish but you should also carry a water bottle along with you on the trail!
Geocaching at NSTT events
Remember
to bring your GPS along to NSTT events and check out some of the
geocaches in the parks and in the area. If you don’t have a GPS many
state parks have units that you can sign out for free. For more
information on caches in the state parks check out
www.mnstateparks.info. To find other caches in the area visit
www.geocaching.com.
Loop ‘d Loops!
That’s right ... NSTT is “loopy over loops!” We like our walkers to be within a safe distance
for help if ever needed. Our multi-loop trail system makes it easier
for everyone to participate in our events, whether young or old, able
or not so able.
Come join us!
Don't like to walk alone?
Just
ask mention at the registration desk that you’d like a walking partner!
We want you to enjoy our events ... so don’t be shy! |
