Minnesota Land Trust

Today is the day when thousands of Minnesotans come together to support the causes they care about most, helping make Minnesota a better home for all. Today, we're asking you to help us reach our goal. We've crunched the numbers; $200 protects one acre of critical habitat in Minnesota. And today your impact is DOUBLED thanks to a $30,000 gift match from the Smikis Foundation. That's double the acres. Double the protected rusty patched bumblebees. Double the oak trees. It's twice as many places for kids to play and learn to love Nature. With your support, we're working across Minnesota to protect tullibee lakes, pollinator prairies, carbon-storing forests, rare oak savannas, disappearing wetlands, and so much more. As Minnesotans, it's our responsibility to protect and restore the beautiful lands we call home. Every action we take now ripples into the future--let's make sure that future includes clean air and water, and abundant nature. ?? Go to https://lnkd.in/gaUnhJB6 to donate.

?? Join Us to Protect & Restore Vital Natural Habitat in Minnesota ?? The Minnesota Land Trust is seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding Minnesota's natural landscapes and promoting conservation efforts that benefit us today and in the future. We're looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds who are committed to preserving natural resources and engaging communities in conservation efforts. If you're interested in helping shape the future of conservation in Minnesota, apply today! ?? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gZMQaEbF #Conservation #Leadership #BoardRecruitment #MinnesotaLandTrust #NonprofitLeadership #EnvironmentalStewardship

Remember to vote YES on Amendment 1, to keep the lottery working for our Great Outdoors. The amendment is located on the front right side of the ballot. Not voting is the same as a "no" vote, so vote YES. Your YES vote is a vote for clean lakes, healthy forests, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation for all Minnesotans. Let's ensure the safety of our precious natural lands and waters for future generations NOW. Like. Share. VOTE!

?? Join Us to Protect & Restore Vital Natural Habitat in Minnesota ?? The Minnesota Land Trust is seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding Minnesota's natural landscapes and promoting conservation efforts that benefit us today and in the future. We're looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds who are committed to preserving natural resources and engaging communities in conservation efforts. If you're interested in helping shape the future of conservation in Minnesota, apply today! ?? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gZMQaEbF #Conservation #Leadership #BoardRecruitment #MinnesotaLandTrust #NonprofitLeadership #EnvironmentalStewardship

?? Early giving for Give to the Max Day is open now, and until midnight on November 21, your gift will be doubled up to $30,000, thanks to a generous match by the Smikis Foundation. ?? But you don't need to wait until November 21! Your early gift could inspire others and help set the tone for this giving season. You can secure your match right now and double your impact when you give at https://lnkd.in/gaUnhJB6. ?? Please don't wait. Every moment that passes without action is another opportunity lost to protect Minnesota. That's why your early support is so crucial. We want to raise $60,000 this year—the equivalent of 275 acres of precious habitat protected and preserved forever. ?? ?? But to do that, we need your help—go to https://lnkd.in/gaUnhJB6 now!

Each year Minnesota state lottery proceeds fund over $80 million in projects to protect our Great Outdoors. Chances are you’ve benefited from one of the Lottery’s projects. Vote YES this November to keep the lottery working for our Great Outdoors. Remember, not voting is the same as a "no" vote, so vote YES. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gcqaubFU

?? Happy Bat Week 2024! ?? Bats play a vital role in Minnesota’s ecosystems, from helping control insect populations to pollinating plants and dispersing seeds that ensure our forests stay healthy. ???? Minnesota is home to 8 bat species, and we’re committed to protecting the natural habitats that each and every one of them—and countless other species—rely on. By conserving forests, wetlands, and grasslands, we help ensure that Minnesota’s native bat species have safe places to roost, forage, and thrive. And these heroes of Halloween need our help because habitat loss and diseases like white-nose syndrome are causing populations to decline. ?? Here's how YOU can help Minnesota's bats: ?? Support land conservation that protects vital bat habitats like forests & wetlands. ?? Install a “moon” garden with light-colored native plants to support bats and moths. ?? Install a bat house in your yard to provide shelter. ?? Reduce light pollution ?? Avoid pesticide use ??♂? Be a bat advocate! Share this post and spread the word about bat conservation. This Bat Week, join us in celebrating the important role bats play in Minnesota’s natural landscapes. Together, we can protect these nocturnal wonders and the places they call home. ?? #BatWeek2024 #MNWildlife #BatsOfMinnesota #ConservationHeroes #ProtectWildlife #BatConservation #EcosystemChampions

?? Like & Share! This time of year can be especially precarious for wildlife as people decorate for Halloween and perform fall cleanup tasks. So here is your annual reminder to #leavetheleaves and opt for a wildlife friendly Halloween. Be sure to tell the others! ?? According to the U.S. EPA, leaves and other yard debris account for more than 13% of the nation’s solid waste. When it sits in plastic bags, this organic matter releases methane gas, which is over 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide in trapping heat in the atmosphere. ?? Many wildlife species use the leaf layer as their primary habitat. 94% of moth species rely on the leaf layer to complete their life cycle. Caterpillars find cover under leaves and emerge as adults next spring. Most of our backyard birds rely on those butterfly and moth caterpillars as the primary food source for their young during nesting season. If you remove all of the fallen leaves, there will be fewer of these insects in and around the yard and likely fewer birds, too. ?? The timing of our fake spiderweb decorations is especially difficult on birds, bats, and owls. Just as we are turning our homes into spooky spectacles, birds are migrating in large numbers. Much of the wildlife prone to getting tangled in these faux webs, including a number of songbird species, are already facing declining populations so every little bit we can do helps. ?? When it comes to land critters, your carved jack-o’-lanterns are a rare treat! Squirrels, raccoons, deer, moose, foxes, mice, and insects will feast on the delicious orange porch snack. Using paints or toxic chemicals to preserve your pumpkin poses a serious threat to these animals. If you choose to paint rather than carve, please keep your gourd indoors and safely away from wildlife who are increasingly seeking alternative foods this time of year as other food sources become more scarce. ?? Like & Share! #ecohalloween #halloween #greenhalloween #protectwildlife #protectbirds #safebirdmigration #wildlifesafehalloween

It's National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Including the Minnesota Land Trust in your estate plans helps secure your conservation legacy and ensures that the natural places we cherish today will be protected for generations to come. Please let us know if you’ve already included us in your estate plans, or if you'd like help getting started. Every plan makes a lasting difference! Go to mnland.org/planned-giving for more information. #EstatePlanningAwareness #LeaveALegacy #ProtectWhatYouLove #ConservationLegacy

The Great Outdoors defines life in Minnesota, and it’s our job to protect the quality of our air and water. As Minnesotans, we have a shared responsibility to renew lottery dollars dedicated to protecting our environment for future generations. Vote YES for the Great Outdoors in 2024. Remember, not voting is the same as a no vote, so vote YES. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gcqaubFU