The Keweenaw Peninsula has many people concerned for its environment and protecting the region’s natural resources. One of the most active groups in recent years, includes the Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition.
The organization works throughout the year to bring together individuals, businesses, and community organizations to secure permanent access to recreation opportunities in the Keweenaw peninsula. A featured event has the group’s members take part in clean up days. With groups of volunteers spread throughout the region cleaning up former dump sites, beaches, and recreation area. During the clean up opportunities, volunteers have removed several tons of refuse from beaches and forests.
To celebrate the Keweenaw Outdoor recreation coalition successfully protecting the Keweenaw’s recreation opportunities and environment over the past five years KORC invites members and the community to a special celebration on Sunday. From 4 to 8 pm people can stop by the mariner north in copper harbor to celebrate KORC’s five year Anniversary, and at 6 pm the group will hold a champagne toast. Attendees will enjoy music from The Wing Nuts and light refreshments and drinks. There is no charge to join KORC at its celebration of five year protecting the Keweenaw Peninsula. Find more details here.
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