Great River Greening volunteer event

Please join Great River Greening as we continue our efforts restore native landscapes in the Twin Cities! Individuals of all ages, families with supervised school-age children, and community and corporate groups of any size are welcome to participate in Greening’s volunteer restoration events. See our website www.greatrivergreening.org for our complete spring 2009 events schedule. Pre-registration is required, so sign up today! You will receive a confirmation prior to the event with directions and event details.


Date and Time: Saturday, April 17, 2010 to Saturday, April 17, 2010 : 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Location

Uncas Dunes Restoration
233rd Ave
Big Lake MN 55000
Notes:

Volunteers are needed to help restore Uncas Dunes Scientific and Natural area to its pristine glory. Natural plant communities found here include oak savanna, oak forest, and wetland. The rare Uncas skipper gives this site its name; this is one of only two sites in the state where this species is found. Other rare species here include sea-beach needle grass and annual skeleton-weed. The dunes are remnants from the retreat of glaciers in Minnesota thousands of years ago. The Uncas Dunes Scientific and Natural Area is one of the most pristine and untouched native wildernesses in our state. Volunteer’s efforts will help protect and preserve this important site for future generations. Volunteers will haul brush at the site and perform general maintenance in order to help prepare for a large seeding event in the near future.

This project is made possible by support from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) through Great River Greening’s membership in the Metro Conservation Corridors partnership.



Directions:

Registration is required, please visit www.greatrivergreening.org/events_calendar.asp to register and receive directions.


Contact Information

Mark Turbak
Phone: 651-665-9500
Email: mturbak@greatrivergreening.org
Website: http://www.greatrivergreening.org/events_calendar.asp

Volunteers Needed for this Event

Description Volunteer Duties:
Volunteering with Great River Greening is a fun and effective way to help out the environment. Not only will you have a lot of fun, you also develop new skills, experience a sense of accomplishment, and meet others who are as committed to the environment as you are. No prior experience is necessary and all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Great River Greening’s effort and sign up to volunteer!
Number of Volunteers Needed: 100
Number of Volunteers Registered: None
Type of Volunteers Needed: Interested Public