Announcing Our First Service Partner: Carver County Parks Adopt-A-Trail!

We’re thrilled to share a major milestone for Stride to Serve — our first official recurring service partnership with Carver County Parks’ Adopt-A-Trail program! This collaboration marks a meaningful step toward caring for the natural places we love and serving our local community in a lasting, tangible way.

Carver County Parks plays a vital role in preserving outdoor spaces and promoting recreation across the region. We have committed to caring for a specific trail segment — monitoring conditions, removing litter, and helping ensure safe, welcoming pathways for all who visit.

Our Trail: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

We’re especially proud to adopt a trail segment within the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. This special partnership gives Stride to Serve volunteers the chance to care for a trail that not only provides recreational opportunities — from hiking to environmental appreciation — but also supports the Arboretum’s mission of conservation and learning. And we can take advantage of the beautiful Arboretum spaces for our social events and walks/run!

What’s Next

We’ll be hosting regular community volunteer days throughout the year where members can join in trail clean-ups, have a beautiful walk or run on our trail and enjoy fun and games in the beauty of the Arboretum. Stay tuned for updates on dates and how to get involved.

We’re grateful to Carver County Parks for welcoming us into the Adopt-A-Trail family — and we can’t wait to make a difference on the trail! Together, we’ll help keep this corner of the Arboretum inviting, healthy, and vibrant for all who explore it.