August 9 | Kettle Weed Whipping Work Night

We are organizing a weed whipping day at Cruser’s Kettle this Saturday, August 9. If volunteers can knock out key sections before our main workday, that would be helpful as well! The more we finish now, the less we’ll have to tackle this Saturday.

Date/Time: Saturday, August 9 at 9 a.m.
Meeting Location: Cuyuna Connector Container | Pick up equipment & head to appropriate areas.
IMPORTANT: No tool training will be offered. This work is for volunteers who are already comfortable and experienced with weed whips and brush clearing tools.
Registration Required; deadline: Thursday, 8/7

Weed Whip Crew Assignments (12 Volunteers Needed): SEE MAP

Section 1 (Parking Lot): 2 people
Section 2: 2 people (can leapfrog to Section 7 if time allows)
Section 3: 3 people
Section 7: 2 people
Section 8: 3 people

Section priority (if choosing your own): 3, then 8, 1, 2, and 7.
Skipping Sections: 4, 5, 6 (these areas are closed)

Note: There is very little weed whipping needed in dense forest areas where the sun doesn’t hit the ground. Be strategic about where you focus your time.

Dirt Work Crew: A separate group of 3 to 4 people will be doing dirt work between Rib Tickler (about two-thirds through Section 7) and EMS 2.

Register Here

2025 Cuyuna Crusher | Sunday, Aug 24

Hosted by the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber and the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series, this event relies on volunteers to ensure its safety and success.

Event Volunteers will receive a free event t-shirt to wear during their shift, as well as a meal and beverage at any of the on-site food trucks.

Volunteer for the Crusher

THURSDAY NIGHTS WITH THE CREW

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.