- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Earth Day 2023: Elm Tree Restoration Project
ORGANIZATION: The Green Crew
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Help plan 50 American Elm Trees in the first-ever reforestation of American Elm trees cultivated with a natural resistance to Dutch Elm disease from native Minnesota trees.
In 1930 there were approximately 77 million elm trees in the US. By 1989 over 75% of those trees had been lost due to Dutch Elm Disease. American Elms are one of the most important trees of the North American forest but Dutch Elm Disease ruined the population. The loss was devastating to many North American cities. Our neighborhoods, once lined by the tall majestic canopy of leaves created by elms, were replaced with stumps and small trees. Many of these small trees are not native and aren’t able to provide the habitat, air quality cleaning, carbon sequestration, and shade that were provided by the American Elms.
Working with the University of Minnesota’s Invasive Species Lab, the Elm Tree Restoration Project will begin reestablishing American Elms in our woods. The lab has identified strains of American Elms that are resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. There will be a total of 50 trees planted, 10 from each of the 4 strains and 10 from a control group.
To learn more about this opportunity please go here: GreenCrew.club/elmtrees_earthday
4 Shifts
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Sun Apr 23, 2023
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afternoon /
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
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Spots available: 10+
If you stay for both shifts, lunch will be served.
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Sun Apr 23, 2023
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morning /
09:00 AM to 11:45 AM
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Spots available: 10+
If you stay for both shifts, lunch will be served.
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Sat Apr 22, 2023
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afternoon /
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
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Spots available: 10+
If you would like to stay for both shifts; lunch will also be served
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Sat Apr 22, 2023
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morning /
09:00 AM to 11:45 AM
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Spots available: 10+
If you would like to stay for both shifts; lunch will also be served
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About The Green Crew
Location:
6601 AUTO CLUB RD, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438, US
Mission Statement
The Green Crew's mission is to lead the adventure of "saving the world." The Green Crew is a youth-inspired and youth-led environmental action organization. Our conservation service projects provide youth the hands-on experience in meaningful action to make the natural world healthier.
Description
Launching in January 2022, the Green Crew is a unique collaboration between the Izaak Walton League and the BSA venturing program. We sponsor 1 or 2 environmental adventures per month. These adventures have been designed, planned, and implemented by youth. Adults serve as consultants and advisors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6601 Auto Club RoadMinneapolis, MN 55438
DATE POSTED
February 5, 2023
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Policy
- Botany
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- Join us for the day, or just the morning/afternoon session. It is our goal to complete the work on Earth Day Saturday, April 22nd. We are scheduling and planning for Sunday in case we don't.
- This will be an outdoor project -- in the woods. We will be digging holes, hauling trees into the forest, watering, planting, watering, and mulching. We will additionally need volunteers for data management, hospitality and support, and safety.