You are invited to volunteer at the 2024 Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Flag Clean Up event being held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 3-5 pm.  If you have already signed up, thank you!  if not, the registration is live on this link to register your unit

Please join the Hopkins community for their upcoming volunteer event focused on garlic mustard removal in Hopkins, Minnesota. We will begin in Shady Oak Pond (the location of our Buckthorn removal in the fall), and add additional locations depending on volunteer turn-out. 

What to Expect:

• Training: We will provide a brief training session on how to effectively identify and remove garlic mustard.

• Tools: We will have all the necessary tools and equipment for the removal process. Please bring gardening / work gloves if you would like. 

• Water and snacks will be provided:

To register for this event and secure your spot, please click on the following link: www.hopkinsmn.com/FormCenter/Sustainability-30/Garlic-Mustard-Removal-Volunteer-Opportu-274  

What to Bring:

• Dress appropriately for outdoor work (sun protection, sturdy closed-toe shoes).

• Water bottle to stay hydrated.

• Gloves to protect your hands and if you have your own weeding tool.

You are invited to volunteer at the 2024 Fort Snelling National Cemetery Flag Placement event being held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 3-5 pm.  If you have already signed up, thank you!  if not, the registration is live on this link to register your unit

NEW THIS YEAR - NO FORMS ARE DUE UNTIL MAY! An email with PDFs of all the registration forms will be sent out soon; those forms should be submitted all at once with final payment (get those physicals or forms completed now!).

Remember, Part C of the Health Forms requires a physician's signature - get your annual physical scheduled ASAP! The Health Form can be find with this link: Click here.

The total registration fee for Voyager Bay Scout Camp 2024 is $545.00. A $50.00 deposit will be charged upon RSVP for all Scouts and Venture Crew members; the remainder is due May 15, 2024.

The Flower Fundraiser is here again!! This is a popular annual fundraiser for Scouts to earn funds for Scouting events like Philmont, Sea Base, Voyager Bay or other great camping opportunities.The sale will run from Monday, March 4th through April 15th with flower pickup on May 11th. Please follow this link for Flower Sale details and watch for a separate communication come soon!

The Flower Fundraiser is here again!! This is a popular annual fundraiser for Scouts to earn funds for Scouting events like Philmont, Sea Base, Voyager Bay or other great camping opportunities.The sale will run from Monday, March 4th through April 15th with flower pickup on May 11th. Please follow this link for Flower Sale details and watch for a separate communication come soon!

We need to begin planning meals, canteen snacks, merit badge supplies, transportation and the total volunteers needed, so we are asking that you RSVP by March 15, 2024. 

• Remember, Part C of the Health Forms requires a physician's signature - get your annual physical scheduled ASAP! The Health Form can be find with this link: Click here.

• The total registration fee for Voyager Bay Scout Camp 2024 is $545.00. A $50.00 deposit will be charged upon RSVP for all Scouts and Venture Crew members; the remainder is due May 15, 2024.

New Scouts’ first troop meeting

Troop 123's March outing is an opportunity to ski or snowboard at Hyland Hills in Bloomington as part of their Scout Day activities.

Prices, schedule, and more information can be found here

The Flower Fundraiser is here again!! This is a popular annual fundraiser for Scouts to earn funds for Scouting events like Philmont, Sea Base, Voyager Bay or other great camping opportunities.The sale will run from Monday, March 4th through April 15th with flower pickup on May 11th. Please follow this link for Flower Sale details and watch for a separate communication come soon!

Northern Star Council has its 2024 Merit Badge Day at The Toro Company (8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington) on Saturday, March 2. Morning, Afternoon and All Day merit badge sessions are being offered and spots are filling up fast. See the Merit Badge Day website for more information regarding registration, cost, age restrictions, etc.