Volunteer with the Crew + MN DNR | Thursdays @ 5:30 p.m.
Spend your Thursday evenings giving back to the trails you love from May - September! Join the Crew and the Minnesota DNR for trail work nights throughout the summer, tackling whatever the trails need most, from weed whipping and drainage clearing to dirt work and berm rebuilding.

What to Expect:

• A variety of trail maintenance tasks (changes weekly)

• Teams of 3 - 5 volunteers

• Tools provided by the Crew

• Look for red shirts when you arrive

Dates & Location: Locations vary per week.

• August 7: We are continuing focus on drainage issues in the Yawkey Unit. We’ll be cutting drains and digging out mud holes. This isn’t just a one-night project. If you can't make it Thursday and want to help, please feel free to hit these segments on your own time. Just let us know when you're planning to be out there. RSVP Required.

  Meeting Point: Yawkey Trailhead
  Start Time: 5:30 PM

  Volunteers Needed: 8–10+

  Primary Trail Segments:
  • Haul Road to benches and other well-known bad areas within this area.

  Tasks:
  • Cut drains
  • Drain and backfill mud holes
  • Improve overall drainage flow

  Bring:
  • Tools provided
  • Gloves, water, bug spray

  See below information for gear and other requirements. Can't make it Thursday? You can still help - tackle these segments on your own time and let us know when you're heading out.

UPCOMING DATES:

• August 21, & 28: TBA | 5:30 p.m.

• September 4, 11, 18, & 25: TBA: 5:30 p.m.

🛑 Parking Pass Required – Purchase at the entrance
📝 RSVP Required

Each week’s focus and meeting spot is shared here, on Teams, social media, and through our email updates - stay tuned!

What to wear:

• Boots

• Long pants

• Long-sleeve shirt

• Neck gaiter or buff

• Gloves

What to bring:

• Bike to reach trail areas (okay if you come on foot!)

• Tools (if you have trail tools you prefer)

• Full water bottle

• Bug spray

No experience needed! Tools provided.

RSVP HERE