Join Clean River Partners, River Bend Nature Center, Minnesota DNR, and Friends of Prairie Creek to cut unwanted trees to maintain the prairie ecosystem.
We will be using loppers to cut trees, and volunteers will also assist with stacking limbs. Be prepared for a day outside - long pants, sunscreen, bug spray, and close toe shoes are recommended.
Getting There + Parking
The property does not have a physical address, but there is a parking lot off of Lamb Ave. The GPS Coordinates are: 44.394253, -93.059979. We’ll have signs to guide you to the area for the event!
Accessibility Information
Parking available
Portable restroom
Taking place outdoors
About the Prairie Creek WMA: Koester Prairie Unit
The Koester Prairie site features native prairie, the most endangered ecosystem in Northern America, as well as oak savanna, another rapidly vanishing habitat. It is home to numerous species of native plants, birds, and mammals.
Sign Up for our Volunteer Corps program!
The Volunteer Corps program is all about getting hands-on and making a difference in our watershed. As a Volunteer Corps member, you can jump into a range of fun activities, like restoration and conservation projects or educational events. Each opportunity is a bit different, giving you the chance to learn new things and grow while helping out in the community. If you care about keeping our water clean and like working with people from different backgrounds in our watershed, joining the Volunteer Corps could be just the thing for you!
Questions?
Contact Anna Holman (she/her), our Conservation Program Manager
Email: anna@cleanriverpartners.org
Phone: (507) 200-8219
Thank you to our event partners and supporters!
Funding for this event was provided by the Engeseth-Rinde Restoration Fund at Northfield Shares, Our Community Foundation.