MARSHALL — It’s a fitting anniversary for a law meant to support the outdoors. This weekend, area residents are invited to join in the archery, fishing and other activities at the Parks and Trails Legacy Celebration being held at the Red Baron Arena and Expo.

“One of the main purposes of having this event is to connect people to the outdoors,” said Roger Schroeder, the Lyon County environmental administrator and one of the area residents helping organize the event. Organizers hope to spread the word about the opportunities for outdoor recreation at area parks and trails.

“These places exist, they’re close to home, and easy to access,” Schroeder said.

The Legacy Celebration event in Marshall is one of several being held around Minnesota, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. In 2008, Minnesota voters approved a three-eighths percent sales tax, to be used for clean water, habitat, arts and parks and trails initiatives. The anniversary celebrations are being sponsored by the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.

The Legacy Celebration at the Red Baron Arena will be from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors will have a chance to learn about how the Legacy amendment has helped parks and trails in their area, and to share their ideas on how Legacy funds can be used. Staff from the DNR and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission will be looking for public input on future priorities.

“It’s nice to be able to share about some of the projects in the region,” Schroeder said. The celebration is also a chance to let people know about the opportunities for outdoor recreation near them, he said.

Part of the celebrations Sunday will include a variety of activities both at the Red Baron Arena and outdoors. There will be an ATV simulator at the arena that visitors can try, along with other all-ages activities including archery and fishing.

Schroeder said the fishing will take place at a pond west of the softball complex, near the arena. Schroeder said organizers also plan to offer birdwatching activities at Southwest Minnesota State University’s nature area, and the connection to Marshall’s city trails and the Camden Regional Trail near the arena will also offer the opportunity for cycling.

Legacy funds have helped expand parks and trails in the Marshall area. One major funding recipient was the Camden Regional Trail, which now connects Marshall, Lynd and Camden State Park. Legacy funds also helped make it possible to expand Twin Lakes Park in southern Lyon County, and develop a campground there.

“Twin Lakes has exceptionally benefited from the Legacy program,” Schroeder said.