Thank you for considering this volunteer event! It has reached capacity, however, and registration is no longer being taken. However, there is a similar nearby event on the 15th we would love to have your help with!

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After a brief introduction and training, volunteers will proceed to the river flats, known for their large sandy beaches and wonderful river-edge view. Working alongside FMR staff, volunteers will remove the large spread of garlic mustard -- an herbaceous exotic plant invading many areas of the River Gorge and out-competing native spring plant species. While extremely invasive, this plant is easy to identify and pull by hand. After just two hours of work, volunteers will see an immediate difference, and will help improve both wildlife habitat and water quality.

Note: This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in a short amount of time. Volunteers interested in making a longer commitment -- six hours throughout May -- may want to consider Pledging to Pull at Crosby Park in St. Paul.

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.

More information

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.