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Programs
Check the programs schedule frequently to see what’s coming up. After business as usual,
our meetings feature multimedia presentations and informative discussions on topics such as past
trips, wilderness preservation, equipment demonstrations, and tips & techniques such as bicycle
maintenance, backpacking for beginners, how to hang a bear bag, wild flower identification, etc.
If you would like to schedule a program/presentation or have ideas/requests for a future Rovers
program, contact Uwe Thomanschefsky at 612-236-5602.
If you have any other questions about Minnesota Rovers, please e-mail us at info@mnrovers.org.
Upcoming Programs & Presentations
- January 26: A Rover Sampler. Come view a sampler of Rover trips over the past decade.
See some old faces and what fun we've been up to. Presented by Deb & Lauren G.
- February 2: My Summer Vacation in Antarctica (or: Cold toes, cute animals, and a bit of
work). Julie will show photos from a season of field work on Ross Island, Antarctica, and
briefly note opportunities for visiting or working there. Presented by Julie B.
The annual meeting of members and election for the Board of Directors
will take place before the program on, Tuesday, February 9!
- February 9: Sailing the Apostle Islands and Lake Pepin. If you've ever wondered what
it would be like to sail the Apostles or Lake Pepin, Geoff will present 3 Rover sailing trips
from the summer of 2009 to give you an idea of why sailing is a great way to spend summer days.
For those with any level of sailing ability or interest. Presented by Geoff S.
- February 16: Cycling in Italy During the Giro d'Italia. This trip followed the three-week
2009 Giro d'Italia bike race, starting in Venice and finishing in Rome. I rode my bike up several
of the climbs of the Giro, including the climb of Mount Vesuvius, the only volcano on mainland
Europe to have erupted within the last 100 years. Presented by Susie H.
- March 2: Southern Brazil. From the coast to the canyons, come and hear Amy talk about
her 2009 trip. It was a water-loving time from learning to surf to hiking through a river in
the canyon. Presented by Amy E.
Past Programs & Presentations
The list below shows programs and presentations from past meetings. Use it as a reference for
programs you might be interested in presenting or suggesting.
- January 19: Making Trips Come to Life through Pictures. Come find out how to transform
the many pictures you have taken on trips into a slideshow complete with music and motion.You
will see the step by step process of putting together your own movie of you pictures to show
friends and family all of the amazing places you see. You can also see the finished version
of the 2009 Fall Extravaganza Slideshow put together using this same software. Presented by
Kerry S.
- January 12: Controversial Copper-Nickel Mining Proposal near the BWCAW. Are you aware
that a classic clash between environmentalists and mining advocates has begun over a mining
proposal near the BWCAW? The DNR and the U.S. Corp or Engineers recently released the draft
Environmental Impact Statement that describes the anticipated environmental impacts of the Polymet
proposal for the first ever open pit copper, nickel, cobalt and precious metals mine in northeastern
Minnesota, near Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt. There are several similar projects lined up behind the
Polymet proposal, waiting to see how this proposal plays out. The potential significant environmental
impacts of this type of mine may be much greater than the traditional iron ore and taconite
mining of northeast Minnesota. Read all about the PolyMet
Mining Inc./NorthMet Project on the DNR's website.
Be informed! This objective presentation will include an overview of the geology that
makes this area attractive for mining of precious metals, a brief description of the project,
a summary of its most controversial aspects, and opportunities for public participation and
input. The presenter is a hydrologist who analyzed the potential impacts to water resources
of taconite mining proposals in northeastern Minnesota from 2005-07. Presented by: Jack G.
- January 5: Minnesota Rovers Outdoors Club is on Facebook and Twitter! Learn how to
get online and active in these social networks, how to play, and updates you can expect to hear
from Rovers. Presented by Kathy L.
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