Please note that this event has reached capacity. If you are interested in helping with future restoration events in this area, Thank You! Please e-mail sue rich, srich[at]fmr.org or via our contact form (select "Volunteering" from the dropdown menu) to be placed on the Gorge Stewards email list. You'll receive six to 12 messages a year about upcoming restoration events, hikes and more in the Twin Cities River Gorge. 

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Join dozens of volunteers as we remove garlic mustard from the beautiful river flats in south Minneapolis' Longfellow neighborhood.

Garlic mustard is an herbaceous exotic plant that is invading many areas of the River Gorge and out-competing native spring plant species. While extremely invasive, this plant is very easy to identify and pull by hand.

After a brief introduction to the area and training, volunteers will proceed to the river flats, known for its large sandy beaches and wonderful river-edge view. Working alongside FMR staff, they will remove the large spread of garlic mustard threatening the flats.

After just two hours of work, volunteers will see an immediate difference, and will help improve both wildlife habitat and water quality. (And after the event, volunteers can bring some garlic mustard home, using staff-provided recipes to turn this riverbank threat into a tasty pesto sauce.)

Ready to register?

To ensure a high-quality experience, capacity is limited and pre-registration required. To sign up, simply contact Volunteer Coordinator sue rich at srich[@]fmr.org, or by selecting "Volunteering" in the drop-down "Category" menu of our contact form. Please include: the name of the event, your name, address, and phone number and the number in your party.

You will receive a confirmation email and additional details, such as directions and what to wear, from srich[at]fmr.org within, at most, a week. If you have earthlink or an active SPAM filter, please add sue's email address to your contacts to ensure receipt.

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This event is part of the Gorge Stewards program, which actively engages citizens throughout the Twin Cities in the stewardship of the national treasure that is the Mississippi River Gorge.