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Picnic For The Park: A Virtual Fundraiser for Mississippi Park Connection


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Join us in supporting Picnic For The Park—a benefit fundraiser for Mississippi Park Connection, the official charitable partner of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Show your support in three ways!

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1. Purchase a Picnic Pack filled with local goodies by August 19 to support Mississippi Park Connection. Update: Online sales ended on August 19, but we still have a few available. If you would like to purchase a Picnic Pack, please contact info@parkconnection.org.

Packs will be available for pick up or delivery on August 25 or 26. Please select an option at checkout.

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2. Bid on exclusive items and experiences in an online silent auction from August 19-26:

  • Kayaking trip for 8 with Executive Director Katie Nyberg

  • Sunset helicopter ride over the Mississippi River

  • Mpls Water Taxi tour for 8

  • Patagonia merchandise

  • And much more!

3. Connect with us and special guests for an engaging virtual program on August 26 at 6 PM.

Enjoy your Picnic Pack and hang out with Executive Director Katie Nyberg as special guests stop by to talk about the Mississippi River and projects we have on the horizon. Register on Eventbrite and stream it from our Facebook Live! https://www.facebook.com/MissParkConnection/live

If you would like to make a donation or order a basket ($120 + $15 optional delivery) with a check, please contact Anna at awaugh@parkconnection.org and mail a check to:
Mississippi Park Connection
111 Kellogg Blvd East, Suite 105
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Please let us know if you have questions about the event or would like to become a sponsor. Contact Anna at awaugh@parkconnection.org or call 651-291-8164 for more information.

A huge thanks to our premier sponsors!

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With support from Breadsmith, Jack Driscoll, James Eastman and Cynthia Kriha, Easy & Company, General Mills, Glacier National Park Conservancy, Sonia and Steve James, Messerli Kramer, Minneapolis Water Taxi, Minnesota Helicopters, Inc., Paddle Bridge, Patagonia, Thumbs Cookies, Xcel Energy, Urban Boatbuilders, and Lee Vue.