Voices of the Valley, a Cannon Valley Trail interpretive program is planned to assist a visitor’s understanding and exploration of the Cannon River Valley and also provides educational and entertaining programs for Trail users.
These FREE Programs take place on Saturdays during the months of May through September from 11am-2 pm at Cannon Valley Trail Welch Station Access. This location can be accessed by driving if you’d like to enjoy the events, but aren’t able to bike there. Feel free to bring lawn chairs and come to enjoy the music and information being shared.
Topics may include – Archeology, Geology, Native American Studies, Railroad History, Tree Talk, Wildflowers, or other Natural and Cultural programs.
Saturday, September 7 – Raptor Presentation
Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program will hose a FREE live Peregrine Falcon presentation. For more information about Mayo’s Peregrine Falcon Program visit https://history.mayoclinic.org/falcon-program/
Cannon Nutrition will be providing samples of their products (while supplies last). They are a healthy Shake Shop offering protein balanced Shakes, Energy Teas, Aloe, and so much more located in downtown Cannon Falls.
Cannon Belles will offer samples of their locally made cheeses
Dakota County Parks Forever Wild – information table
We will soon begin scheduling our 2025 programs. If you have any favorites you would like to visit the CVT, please let us know.
Schedule is subject to change and weather permitting
These events are held at the Welch Station access, a beautiful spot located 9.6 miles on the trail from Cannon Falls and very near to Welch.
The address is 26674 144th Avenue Way-Welch, MN. 55089.
Local musicians enjoy sharing their talents with you, sit and listen a while. Refreshments are donated by area businesses.
Everyone is invited to these events, if you can’t bike in, bring your lawn chair and relax a bit in our lawn.
Please note throughout the season some Voices of the Valley programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Everyone COME, and ENJOY! See you on the Trail!
