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Connecting with Your National Park

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

We are looking forward to catching up with our wonderful members! At the event, we will deepen our connections and share our impact to support the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Enjoy breakfast and hear updates—including plans for the upcoming season and critical impacts of recent federal cuts at our park.

Engage with Mississippi Park Connection staff, park partners, and fellow supporters. Whether you've been a long-standing member or are new to Mississippi Park Connection, your stewardship allows Mississippi Park Connection’s core values of Community, Inspiration, Resilience, Partnership, and Joy to flourish for all to experience the river.

Mark your calendar and join us for an inspiring morning of reflection, and learn more about what’s ahead for 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. 

Breakfast and coffee will be provided.

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.

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


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