Remove garlic mustard at Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area

Hampton Woods is the largest continuous oak forest in southern Dakota County, providing critical habitat for forest-dwelling animals, including rare resident and migratory birds. This site is especially important because much of the surrounding area is farmland.

Thanks to an FMR partnership with Dakota County, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and local landowners, 209 acres of Hampton Woods are permanently protected as a Wildlife Management Area.

We need volunteers to assist with hand-pulling invasive species from the forest floor. This May, we'll focus our efforts on removing garlic mustard. FMR staff will provide identification and removal guidance — no previous experience is necessary.

As always, all are welcome. However, space is limited, and registration is required. This event is part of the Vermillion Stewards program, engaging residents to learn about the watershed while working to protect and enhance its unique natural resources.

Ready to register?

Please use the form below to register for this event. If you have questions or concerns, you can contact us at volunteer@fmr.org or 651.477.0925.

If you're under 18 and interested in volunteering without the company of your parent or guardian, please take a moment and have them fill out this brief minor permission form before the event.