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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 24thfrom 6-8pmLocation: Meet us at the Wilkie Unit Trailhead.Wilkie: 7701 County Road 101 E, Shakopee, MN 55379 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 Wilkie: There are no restrooms or water located at this trailhead. The Minnesota Valley State Trail is a paved flat route, and the Blue Lake Trail is natural surface and mostly flat. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter). Paths may not always be suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. There are no benches or rest areas along the route. The trailhead is <0.1 miles from the parking area.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.
