Brush haul and bonfire at Rosemount Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount
A volunteer smiles in front of a buckthorn bonfire held in 2025 at North 20 Brewing
Join FMR and North 20 Brewing to haul buckthorn brush and enjoy a bonfire on woodland directly adjacent to the Rosemount Wildlife Preserve, a 24-acre restoration site nestled among other protected habitat areas, including Lebanon Hills Regional Park. At this rare wintertime stewardship opportunity, volunteers will transport buckthorn brush to active burn piles maintained by FMR's event partners, Native Resource Preservation.
After the event, all volunteers will receive a token for a free beverage at North 20 Brewing. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available. Food will also be available for purchase from North 20 Brewery's kitchen.
No experience is necessary. FMR staff will provide orientation, supplies and support. All volunteers ages 16 and over are welcome, but capacity is limited, and registration is required. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Accessibility
Volunteers will work on fairly level but uneven terrain, with some downed branches and cut stumps. The event also will involve traversing grassy areas where there are no paths. The entire work area may be covered in snow that has not been shoveled.
Hauling and stacking buckthorn is a high-impact activity. Volunteers are encouraged to take breaks as needed.
There will be an indoor restroom and warming house space available at North 20 Brewing.
Ready to register?
Please use the form below to register for this event. If you have questions or concerns, contact the volunteer program manager at volunteer@fmr.org or 651.477.0925.
Because of the nature of the work, volunteers must be age 16 or older to participate in this event. Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All volunteers under age 18 must have this permission form filled out by a parent or guardian before the event.
Cargill, North 20 Brewing, Native Resource Preservation and generous donors like you!