Shannon is an artist and elementary teacher in Colorado and Sarah is a scientist and a founder of The Cairn Project. Since their first bike ride together five years ago, the Castle sisters have come to appreciate the special connections that come from shared time outdoors.
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In October, the Castle sisters are meeting up for a day of gravel touring through southern Minnesota. This route pays homage to the rolling agricultural fields and small pockets of hardwood forest that were the home ground of their great grandparents, grandparents, and parents. Starting in Northfield, Shannon and Sarah will ride through places that they’ve visited since they were young girls. This day is an opportunity for the sisters to share their mutual love of biking and to raise support for programs that allow more young women to build community in the outdoors.
Fundraising Goal: $2,500
Protected in 1945, Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park is the largest remnant of the temperate hardwood forest that once covered south-central Minnesota. Much of the contemporary landscape now consists of agricultural lands dotted by rural townships and residential and commercial development.
“I’m so proud of the work that my sister and Alison have done to create The Cairn Project. They have given amazing opportunities to so many young girls and inspired meaningful adventure for women across the country. I’m excited to have the opportunity to be a part of this cause.” – Shannon Castle