- 2018 Program Accomplishments:
- Sponsorship of the Envirothon
- Co-sponsor of Freshwater Festival
- Sponsorship for children to attend Deep Portage Outdoor Camp
- Purchase of conservation related magazines for the Park Rapids Library
- Provide seedlings for first graders in Park Rapids, LaPorte & Nevis schools
- $4,500 awarded in post-secondary scholarships for Hubbard County students
- Construction of Bluebird, Wood Duck & Bat Houses available to the community. Donations requested
- Bluebird House kits donated to Nevis & Park Rapids fifth graders for construction by students
- Monetary donation to Let’s Go Fishing
- Hosted a summer series of three Family Fun Nights featuring environmental speakers and a hands-on activity for kids2018 Program Accomplishments:
• Sponsorship of the Envirothon
• Co-sponsor of Freshwater Festival
• Sponsorship for children to attend Deep Portage Outdoor Camp
• Purchase of conservation related magazines for the Park Rapids Library
• Provide seedlings for first graders in Park Rapids, LaPorte & Nevis schools
• $4,500 awarded in post-secondary scholarships for Hubbard County students
• Construction of Bluebird, Wood Duck & Bat Houses available to the community. Donations requested
• Bluebird House kits donated to Nevis & Park Rapids fifth graders for construction by students
• Monetary donation to Let’s Go Fishing
• Hosted a summer series of three Family Fun Nights featuring environmental speakers and a hands-on activity for kids
Community Outreach:
- Food shelf
- Heritage Living Center birthday party
- Meals on Wheels
Family Fun Nights
3rd Friday of June, July and August
6:30-8:30 PM
Each evening features a speaker, a hands-on activity and fun refreshments all aimed at helping families ENHANCE AWARENESS OF THE NATURAL WORLD around us.
| 2019 Scholarship Essay Contest
The United States has a big solid waste problem. Citizens produce more than four pounds of trash per person each day, and landfills are nearing capacity. Research and write an essay describing the causes of the growing garbage problem and the effects on the environment and present possible solutions. Provide evidence to support your findings. $4,500 to be awarded Deadline July 1, 2019
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Check out our new website. mantrapvalleycc.org We will be updating this monthly with the latest program information and volunteer opportunities.
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New members are always welcome. Meetings are held at the clubhouse located at 20115 Jewel Drive, Park Rapids, MN (from County 4, turn at Emmaville Store onto County Road 24, go 1.5 miles, the clubhouse is at the intersection of CR24 & CR104). We are always in need of additional volunteers to help with our projects. If you are unable to attend the monthly meetings, but would like to volunteer for any of the club’s events, please contact any MVCC member.
Suggestions for new conservation or environmental projects are welcome. Members also can use the facilities for family reunions, funeral luncheons, wedding, anniversary, birthday celebrations and other meetings or special occasions for a goodwill donation to the MVCC. Contact Russ Olson at 320-200-8159 for reservations.
Thank you to the members and friends for supporting the MVCC with your valuable time and talents. You are appreciated!
Range
- Range is available for use by current paid members only
- Insulation has been added to the roof over the shelter to aid in noise reduction
- Sight-in held prior to firearms deer hunting season
- Shotgun use with rifled slugs only. No birdshot/buckshot
- Use of tannerite strictly forbidden