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Garlic Mustard Removal at Spring Lake Park Reserve
ORGANIZATION: Dakota County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
General Description
Help us bust invasive plants in our parks and enjoy the outdoors! Garlic Mustard is an invasive species brought over from Europe that competes against our native wildflowers and tree seedlings that various native species rely on for food and shelter. Take our Garlic Mustard Challenge and help remove this pesky plant in one of our three local parks with flexible dates/times to fit anyone’s schedule. Fun prizes await those who complete eight hours of pulling.
Location/Date/Time
Spring Lake Park Reserve*
8395 127 th St. E.
Hastings, MN 55033
Event Schedule
- 5/9/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- 5/11/2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- 5/18/2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - CANCELLED
- 6/1/2019 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Duties & Responsibilities
- Safely and effectively remove this invasive species
- Work with a team to remove Garlic Mustard from predetermined sections of the park
- Remove pulled plants safely from the work sites
Minimum Qualifications
- Able to attend the full event
- Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be OK with getting a little dirty and being outside in nature
- Fun for the whole family and all age groups
Minimum Time Commitment
2 hours
Activity Level
Easy - May include light work or walking short distances over relatively level terrain. Comfortable shoes recommended.
Required Training
A brief training will available to anyone who has never pulled GM before at the event.
Contact Information
Garrett Zaffke | Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator
Dakota County Communications
1590 Highway 55| Hastings, MN 55033
Direct: (651) 438-4635 | Fax: (651) 438-4405 | Email: garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us
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Location:
1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033, US
Mission Statement
Building stronger communities through empowered volunteers.
Description
Looking to lend a hand? We'd be happy to have you! Our volunteer opportunities run the gamut. Enhance the environment, influence struggling youth, encourage lifelong learning and so much more. The time you commit is in your control. Dive into a daylong event, volunteer in a monthslong program or help us out for years to come. No matter what you choose, you'll be building a better community. So go ahead, pick you passion and start feeling food about giving back.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Spring Lake Park Reserve8395 127th Street EastHastings, MN 55033
DATE POSTED
May 20, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A