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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.
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1 person is interested
General Description
Help us bust invasive species in our parks. Garlic Mustard is an invasive species brought over from Europe that outcompetes our native wildflowers and tree seedlings that various native species rely on for food and shelter. It's a biennial which means it completes its life cycle in 2 years. Volunteers pull the second year plants prior to or during flowering. The flowering plants must be bagged up and disposed of, as the plants can still produce seed even after being pulled!
Following a brief training, you'll work alongside Dakota County staff and other volunteers to hone your skills and prepare for the Garlic Mustard Challenge. Following this training, you're encouraged to take the Garlic Mustard Challenge - commit to spending an additional 8 hours pulling Garlic Mustard in one of our three local parks*. Fun prizes await those who complete the challenge.
Location/Date/Time
Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center
13690 Pine Bend Trails
Rosemount, MN 55068
May 7: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
*Three locations will be hosting Garlic Mustard Challenges - Two more locations will be Lake Bysllesby Regional Park near Cannon Falls and Lebanon Hills Regional Park near Eagan. Feel free to join more than one group to expand your hours and increase our restoration efforts.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Learn how to 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
- If you would like to volunteer as a group (families not included), please contact our Volunteer Coordinator before registering
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
Training will be offered at the start of this 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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About Dakota County
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 Reserve13690 Pine Bend TrailsHastings, MN 55033
DATE POSTED
October 12, 2021
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Varies