Gunflint Green Up on the Gunflint Trail

[Lee Borgersen]

Gunflint Green Up on the Gunflint Trail
The Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway Committee, the Cook County Events and Visitors Bureau and the USDA Forest Service invite you to participate in "Gunflint Green Up" May 2-3, 2008.

In recognition of the first anniversary of the Ham Lake Fire, which started May 5, 2007, and burned 75,851 acres at the end of the Gunflint Trail and in Ontario, Canada, and in celebration of Minnesota's 150 years of statehood, the Gunflint Green Up will bring folks of all ages together for a weekend of education, tree planting, and a food and music celebration.

"Green Up" is that special time on the Gunflint Trail when spring is beginning to burst forth, the lake ice is going out, the remaining traces of snow disappears, migrating birds return, hibernating critters emerge, moose calves are being born, the buds are swelling and opening on our trees and shrubs. It is a time of great promise.

The residents, resort owners and outfitters realize that while we are lucky enough to call the Gunflint Trail "home" -- it is also the place that Minnesotans and others call "home" in their hearts. We are hosting the Gunflint Green Up for everyone who knows the uniqueness of this pristine place; this place where we all reconnect and recharge. We hope you will honor us with your presence in celebrating the 150th Year of Minnesota Statehood, and the rebirth of one of Minnesota's-and the country's-finest natural treasures.

On Saturday, May 3, volunteers will plant 75,000 Red and White Pine seedlings in the Superior National Forest along the Gunflint Trail. We are expecting more than 500 people from around Minnesota to join us in planting the future forest for the next generation.

Read More: 
 http://www.gunflint-trail.com/ggu/index.html

[Tami]

That is super cool..

I remember about 10 years ago in Antigo Wis, the DNR had Smokey the bear out side, and was handing out white pine baby trees.. Everyone in the car gt one, 4 of us.. we planted them.. and a friend just sent me pics of them. wow they grow fast...