Park images. This slideshow requires the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

Volunteer on Scientific & Natural Areas

Join other like-minded folks enjoying these special places while doing important work to help keep them that way! Volunteer to:

  • collect seeds,
  • plant seedlings,
  • control invasive species,
  • and several other tasks!

See a sample project.


Do you have a desire to become more involved? If so, consider becoming a site steward.

Contact us | Sign-up for our e-newsletter GovDelivery logo for email updates




Before you go: there is no advance sign-up needed for most volunteer projects, so you can just show up the day of event to participate. Some events, such as field hikes and events led by other organizations, may require registration. Check individual event listings below for details.

When you go:

Remember to: check out these safety tips!




Events

view a printable version

06/08/13

Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

Guided Hike at Grey Cloud Dunes

06/09/13

Great River Bluffs State Park

The Rare and Unique of King and Queen's Bluff SNA

06/14/13

Spring Beauty Northern Hardwoods SNA

Explore Spring Beauty Northern Hardwoods

06/14/13

Pin Oak Prairie SNA

Families, Photography and SNAs

06/14/13

Mound Prairie SNA

Families, Photography and SNAs

06/15/13

Clinton Falls Dwarf Trout Lily SNA

Volunteer Project: Invasive Buckthorn Removal

06/21/13

Iona's Beach SNA

Explore Iona's Beach SNA

06/22/13

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Invasive Removal, Seed Collection

06/22/13

Buffalo River State Park and Blanket Flower Prairie SNA

Full Moon Hike at Blanket Flower Prairie Scientific and Natural Area

06/22/13

Seminary Fen SNA

History and Wildflowers of Seminary Fen

06/22/13

Joseph A. Tauer Prairie SNA

Nature Walk

06/23/13

Cottonwood River Prairie SNA - Prairie Sky Unit

Nature Walk

06/27/13

Hastings Sand Coulee SNA

Volunteer Project: Invasive Removal

07/13/13

Buffalo River State Park and Western Prairie SNA

Flower Hike at Western Prairie Scientific and Natural Area

07/13/13

Wolsfeld Woods SNA

Bat Walk

07/13/13

Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

Guided Hike at Grey Cloud Dunes

07/17/13

Bear Head Lake State Park

What is the SNA program?

07/20/13

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Invasive Removal, Seed Collection

07/21/13

Buffalo River State Park

SNA Hop to Felton Prairie, Twin Valley, and Frenchman's Bluff Scientific and Natural Areas

07/31/13

Wolsfeld Woods SNA

Fall Warbler Walk

08/10/13

Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

Guided Hike at Grey Cloud Dunes

08/24/13

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Invasive Removal, Seed Collection

09/14/13

Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

Guided Hike at Grey Cloud Dunes

09/15/13

Wolsfeld Woods SNA

Mushroom Walk

09/21/13

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Seed Collection

10/12/13

Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

Guided Hike at Grey Cloud Dunes

10/26/13

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Seed Collection

10/27/13

Wolsfeld Woods SNA

Volunteer Project: Buckthorn Pull

11/09/13

Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

Guided Hike at Grey Cloud Dunes

11/23/13

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Invasive Removal

Find more events.



More DNR volunteer opportunities



image: Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund logoFunding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).