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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.

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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

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09/20/13 - 01/12/14

Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth

"From the Lake to the Forest" Exhibit Featuring SNAs

10/12/13

Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

Guided Hike at Grey Cloud Dunes

10/26/13

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Seed Collection

10/26/13

Seminary Fen SNA

Volunteer Project: Clean-up and Buckthorn Removal

10/27/13

Wolsfeld Woods SNA

Volunteer Project: Buckthorn Pull

11/23/13

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Invasive Removal

01/25/14

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Burn Brush, Invasive Removal

02/22/14

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Burn Brush, Invasive Removal

03/22/14

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Clear Brush

04/26/14

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Clear Brush

05/24/14

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Invasive Removal

06/21/14

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Invasive Removal, Seed Collection

07/26/14

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Invasive Removal, Seed Collection

08/23/14

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Invasive Removal, Seed Collection

09/20/14

Lost Valley Prairie SNA

Volunteer Project: Seed Collection

Find more events.



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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).