Keeping My Favorite Place Wild!

Hi! I'm Mya! For the past 11 summers, my family and I have spent a week in the Boundary Waters. We paddle, portage, and yes, get eaten alive by mosquitoes, but it’s always worth it. The quiet, stillness, and beauty give me space to reflect, feel grounded, and has helped me foster a deep connection and appreciation for nature.

My favorite part of these trips is how they’ve let me hold onto playfulness and curiosity as an adult. The Boundary Waters is a natural playground for my family to be complete goofballs - we laugh SO much - it's very healing. The connections we make on these trips are so special, and that’s a big part of why this place means so much to me.

The Boundary Waters is home to loons, eagles, moose, wolves, and countless other species, along with forests, lakes, and plants that keep the ecosystem healthy. Protecting it isn’t just about keeping it beautiful. It’s about making sure wildlife and plants can keep thriving and that future generations can experience the same quiet, wild places we love.

I’m lucky enough to work for Friends of the Boundary Waters, which makes this fundraiser really meaningful. This Give to the Max Day, your donation will be matched up to $300,000, doubling your impact.

Your gift will help:

• Stop toxic mining before it harms lakes, rivers, and wildlife

• Protect forests, plants, and animals so the ecosystem can thrive

• Bring kids into the wilderness through youth programs and trips

• Monitor threats on the ground to keep the Boundary Waters wild

If you care about clean water, wildlife, wild places, or giving kids a chance to experience nature, please consider donating today. Let’s keep the Boundary Waters wild and healthy for all living things and generations to come.