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Connect with Your National Park

You are invited to Mississippi Park Connection's Annual Member Breakfast to celebrate the achievements of the year and look ahead to 2026! Whether you are new to MPC or are a long-standing member, you are integral to our team and we'd love to share a meal with you.

At the event, we will strengthen our connections and share the impact your support makes for Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Enjoy breakfast and hear timely updates, including plans for the upcoming season and the critical implications of recent federal cuts on our park.

Engage with Mississippi Park Connection staff, park partners, and fellow supporters. Your stewardship allows Mississippi Park Connection’s core values—Community, Inspiration, Resilience, Partnership, and Joy—to flourish so everyone can experience the Mississippi River and its national park.

Mark your calendar and join us for an inspiring morning of reflection and a look ahead to the future of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. 


Event Details

Date: February 10, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Location: Pool and Yacht Club
1600 Lilydale Rd.
Lilydale, MN 55118

This event is free for members. Seating is limited so register early. 

Questions about membership status? Email Sarah Burke at sburke@parkconnection.org.

Breakfast and coffee will be provided.

This will be a plastic-free event.

Parking is available across the street from the Pool & Yacht Club. Valet parking will be provided free of charge for those requiring drop-off at the door. The location is also handicap accessible.


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The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is a national treasure. Your contribution funds youth education, environmental stewardship, and community programs that foster enduring connections between people and the only national park dedicated to the Mississippi River.

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