Garlic Mustard Pull at Lake Byllesby Regional Park

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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

Lake Byllesby Regional Park*

8150 295th St. East

Cannon Falls, MN 55009

( Driving directions)

The exact address & location for these work days is TBD; we will be choosing the exact locations and emailing volunteers a few days in advance depending on the site conditions.

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

Attending a Garlic Mustard Challenge Training is preferred but not required.

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