Partner event: Dakota County Volunteer Fair

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Wescott Library Lower Level, Eagan
Volunteer removing burdock at Vermillion River Linear Park

A volunteer removes invasive burdock at a 2025 event at Vermillion River Linear Park in Dakota County. (Photo by Alexandra Jabbarpour for FMR)

Join FMR at the Dakota County Volunteer Fair to explore exciting volunteer opportunities for 2026.

Meet FMR Stewardship & Education program staff, learn about upcoming FMR volunteer events and meet representatives from other nonprofits showcasing opportunities with food shelves, natural resource management, community events, violence prevention, visiting with seniors, working with youth and much more.

This event is free and no registration is required. Free parking is available in the main library parking lot.

Questions? Please reach out to Garrett Zafke, Dakota County Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator, at garrett.zafke@co.dakota.mn.us.

Thank you to our partners and funders: 

Dakota County

Upcoming Events

Remove garlic mustard at Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area [WAITLIST]
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Large oak forest in Hampton, Dakota County
Dual Purpose night with meat and native plant raffle
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6:30pm
Dual Citizen Brewing Company, St. Paul
Remove garlic mustard on the Vermillion River [WAITLIST]
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
South Branch of the Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area, Hastings

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Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.

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