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It’s Give to the Max Season

at Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve

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Support Outdoor Learning and Conservation at Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve

  • Invite Guest Educators & Conservation Specialists (2026 season) – bringing experts in to deliver youth/adult education and inspire stewardship.

  • Build a new information kiosk to welcome visitors and share learning opportunities

  • Create updated trail maps to make our 5 miles of trails easier to explore

  • Install new trail signs that make the preserve more accessible and educational for everyone

These improvements strengthen the preserve as a living classroom where youth and adults can discover the beauty and connections of the natural world.

This Give to the Max Day, join us in helping youth connect with nature through outdoor learning and hands-on conservation.


Our goal is to raise $2,500 to support projects that make the Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve a better place to learn, explore, and grow.

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Donate Now

3% Cover the Fee

The Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, inspires lasting connections between people and nature, and stewards the Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve.

  • We serve our community through place-based conservation, education, and opportunities to connect with nature.

  • We strengthen our impact through chapter membership, volunteerism, and lasting partnerships.

  • Your support helps us inspire the next generation of environmental stewards, through youth programs like the Young Naturalist program, field experiences, and outdoor learning that connect people of all ages to the land.

About Us
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Why Your Gift Matters

Your generosity fuels conservation and education across north-central Minnesota. Every gift helps protect wildlife, restore habitats, and inspire the next generation of nature stewards at the Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve. Together, we can ensure that these natural treasures thrive for years to come. Every donation stays local and directly supports these efforts.

  • We steward 466 acres of forest, bogs, wetlands, and lake at the Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve.

  • Each summer, kids explore the outdoors through the Young Naturalist Program—a hands-on nature camp that sparks curiosity and care for the environment.

  • From bird walks to community workshops, your support brings people closer to the natural world.