Minnesota Land Trust

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🎉 Since January, we've protected 960 acres across Minnesota—and 190 of them sit at the edge of the Boundary Waters along...
06/15/2026

🎉 Since January, we've protected 960 acres across Minnesota—and 190 of them sit at the edge of the Boundary Waters along the shores of a wild rice lake in Saint Louis County. The lake is a gateway to one of the most beloved wilderness areas in the country.

Here, northern forest gives way to wetland and open water, adding to a growing network of 13,700 acres of surrounding conserved lands.

What makes this place remarkable is what lives in it: 69 Species of Greatest Conservation Need, including Canada lynx, American goshawk, rare orchids, and ancient lichens that depend on intact, connected habitat. Their presence is a sign of something increasingly hard to find—land that is still healthy and intact.

These acres will remain forested, wild, and connected—a refuge for the creatures that depend on it, and for anyone who has stood at the water's edge and felt the awe of being somewhere that still feels whole.

This project was made possible with funding from Minnesota's Outdoor Heritage Fund, as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature and recommended by the Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC).

06/10/2026

6,000 miles from South America and this bobolink found exactly what he was looking for: home. 🌾

Every spring, these remarkable grassland birds complete one of the longest songbird migrations in the world, but have fewer places to land as 99% of Minnesota’s native prairies have disappeared.

At the Minnesota Land Trust, we work to permanently protect and restore the habitat that wildlife depend on—because every species deserves a place to call home 💚

🎨: Jack Walgamuth
🎥: Hansi Johnson

05/19/2026

Many thanks to our Minnesota Made sponsors, who helped make a record-breaking night for conservation possible 🥳

Deepest thanks to everyone who joined us for Minnesota Made 2026 on Wednesday. What a night! It's incredible to see what...
05/15/2026

Deepest thanks to everyone who joined us for Minnesota Made 2026 on Wednesday. What a night!

It's incredible to see what's possible when we gather and share our love of Minnesota's land, water, wildlife, and community. Your generosity made this a record-setting evening, raising over $705,000 to support more land conservation, habitat restoration, and outdoor engagement across Minnesota 🎉

Thank you for protecting what cannot be replaced. For giving nature a thriving future.

Last fall, we gathered for a memorable evening and previewed Estuaries in the Balance at the Bell Museum.We're thrilled ...
05/15/2026

Last fall, we gathered for a memorable evening and previewed Estuaries in the Balance at the Bell Museum.

We're thrilled to announce that the full-length, captivating 60-minute documentary will premiere at Hamline's Sundin Music Hall at 7:00 pm on May 21, 2026. We'd love to see you there!

This story is important and inspiring. It reminds us that we have an immense capacity to steward the land—and that our impact is amplified when we work collectively to help nature heal.

We're honored to support this documentary and to have our restoration efforts in the St. Louis River Estuary featured.

We hope you'll join us in celebrating the film's release! 🎉
https://cgee-hamline.org/Endangered_Estuaries/Twin-Cities-Premiere.pdf

Center for Global Environmental Education, Hamline University

Two dogs. One promise. 39 acres protected forever.When Susan Herreid walked her yellow Labs, Mike and Millie, across a b...
05/11/2026

Two dogs. One promise. 39 acres protected forever.

When Susan Herreid walked her yellow Labs, Mike and Millie, across a blufftop overlooking the St. Croix River, she made a decision that will last forever — she chose conservation over development.

Thanks to a partnership with the Minnesota Land Trust, Washington County, the Minnesota DNR, and the City of Afton, the 39-acre park will open to the public in Afton, MN this summer 🎉

The protected land sits within a critical wildlife and migratory bird corridor in the St. Croix River Valley. It's a place for the public to find respite and for nature to thrive.

And right in the heart of the meadow? A sign honoring the two dogs who inspired it all: "Mike & Millie's Meadow, Est. 2024."

Read more from Pioneer Press about this new park: https://www.twincities.com/2026/04/25/new-afton-park-st-croix-river/

This project was made possible with funding from Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage Fund, as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature and recommended by the Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC).

🌱 We're hiring a Partners in Perpetuity Program Manager!We're looking for someone who is passionate about fostering stro...
04/28/2026

🌱 We're hiring a Partners in Perpetuity Program Manager!

We're looking for someone who is passionate about fostering strong connections with landowners to catalyze and sustain conservation action. This role will support habitat restoration projects, build lasting partnerships, and empower people to steward the lands they care about most.

💵 Salary: $66,000–$78,850/year
📍 Location: St. Paul or Duluth, MN (Hybrid)
📅 Apply by: May 19, 2026

Sound like you? Apply now: https://mnland.org/about/employment/

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