Full Membership Meeting Dates
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 — Legislative Action Day, State Capitol Complex.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 — Summer Membership Meeting, Kensington Rune Stone Park in Douglas County.
TBD 2026 — Annual Meeting, Location TBD.
Online forums
Upcoming Forum: TBD
Stay tuned for information on our next forum!
Date & Time: TBD
Events
2026 GMPT Summer Membership Meeting
Date: Wednesday, July 29
Location: Kensington Rune Stone Park (8965 County Rd 103 SW Kensington, MN 56343)
You’re invited to join Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails’ (GMPT) for our 2026 Summer Meeting on Wednesday, July 29! This annual event will be held at Kensington Rune Stone Park (8965 County Rd 103 SW Kensington, MN 56343) with events beginning at 10:00 a.m.
We’ve got a great agenda lined up! GMPT lobbyist Elizabeth Wefel will provide a recap of the ups and downs of this past legislative session, highlighting the progress made in parks and trails policy and programs. Then attendees will hear an update from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks & Trails Commission (GMRPTC) and get a chance to have a fireside chat with legislators. The event agenda will also include a special presentation from the Little Bellas organization about women in mountain biking and a discussion on trail development and maintenance.
Thought that was enough excitement? Not even close! As is tradition, we will cap off the day with an immersive tour of the event’s host facility, Kensington Rune Stone Park. This year’s Summer Meeting is sure to be a blast, so sign up today!
Lunch and refreshments will be provided, so we ask that you please register in advance via the link above. The $38 fee includes coffee and lunch.
If you have any questions about this year’s Summer Membership Meeting or future GMPT events, please email us at greatermnparkstrails@gmail.com.
Board Meeting Dates
(Third Thursday of the month, with the exception of during the legislative session. Meetings will be held via conference call unless otherwise specified.)
Friday, January 16, 2026 — 9 a.m.
Friday, February 20, 2026 — 9 a.m.
Friday, March 20, 2026 — 9 a.m.
Friday, April 17, 2026 — 9 a.m.
Thursday, May 21, 2026 — 10 a.m.
Thursday, June 18, 2026 — 10 a.m.
Friday, July 17, 2026 — 10 a.m.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 — 10 a.m.
Thursday, September 17, 2026 — 10 a.m.
Thursday, October TBD, 2026 — 10 a.m.
Thursday, November 19, 2026 — 10 a.m.
Thursday, December 17, 2026 — 10 a.m.
More meetings may be scheduled as needed.