Native Wetland and Green Infrastructure Planting

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Join other River Gorge Stewards volunteers and staff from FMR and Saint Paul Parks & Recreation as we expand the native plant/restored area at this significant riverfront park! Volunteers will help install native wetland plants to receive water from a large-scale native-prairie berm previously planted by FMR volunteers. This will help prevent erosion, build better soils and filter stormwater runoff pollution before it can reach the river. The plants will also provide much-needed urban wildlife habitat.

As always, staff will provide all guidance, tools, and gloves needed for a productive and fun event. Children accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome.

Photos from a previous demonstration prairie tending are available on FMR's Flickr page.

Ready to register?

To ensure a high-quality experience, capacity is limited and preregistration required. Minors are welcome to participate with a parent or guardian.

To sign up, contact the FMR Event Registrar via the contact form (please select Janna by name from the staff list under "Category") or jknittel@fmr.org, 651-222-2193 x31. Please include: the name of the event, your name, address and phone number and the number in your party.

You will receive a confirmation email and additional details, such as directions and what to wear, from jknittel[at]fmr.org within one to two business days. If you have earthlink or an active SPAM filter, please add this email address to your contacts to ensure receipt.

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Thank you program partners Capitol Region Watershed District, City of Saint Paul, National Park Service, Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, REI and Xcel Energy!

Please note: Advance registration is required to ensure adequate supplies and a quality experience. See above.