Under Governor Tim Walz, Minnesota funds an organization that hosts no-parents-allowed wilderness excursions where children as young as 11 can discuss “queerness” with an adult who identifies as transgender.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources gave $10,500 to Clean River Partners, which sponsors the “Queer Unity, Environmental Education, and Recreation for Youth” program. Led by Heron Mahr, a self-described “trans non-binary naturalist, youth educator, and community engagement professional” who uses “they/them” pronouns, the group convenes monthly “to offer a safe space for young individuals in Northfield and Faribault to connect, learn outdoor skills, and explore the intersection of queerness and nature,” an Instagram post advertising the program states.
According to Mahr, parents asked to “not attend the events, so participants have the chance to…
