Located just 20 minutes south of St. Paul, Pine Bend Scientific & Natural Area is a favorite destination for many FMR staff and volunteers alike. Above, volunteers enjoy a summer evening in the restored prairie and help improve it by removing invasive species.
Volunteers will learn about one of the most beautiful areas in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific & Natural Area, and assist with critical habitat restoration work in this hidden gem. The Pine Bend Scientific & Natural Area (SNA) is known for some of the best views of the Upper Mississippi River, and is an award-winning restoration project!
Ecologist Ellen Fuge and FMR Stewardship Coordinator Adam Flett will train volunteers to identify and remove the invasive species spotted knapweed to protect the prairie's threatened native plant species. Wildlife rely upon native plants for much-needed habitat and, with their deeper root systems, native prairie plants better control erosion and filter pollution.
As always, training, gloves, tools and guidance will be provided. Volunteers should be aware that an SNA is not your average park. There are no paved trails, pavilions or other facilities in this beautiful, important area.
Ready to register?
To ensure a high-quality experience, capacity is limited and preregistration required. Minors are welcome to participate with a parent or guardian.
To sign up, contact FMR Event Registrar Janna Knittel via the contact form (please select Janna by name from the staff list under "Category") or jknittel [at] fmr [dot] org, 651-222-2193 x31. Please include: the name of the event, your name, address and phone number and the number in your party.
You will receive a confirmation email and additional details, such as directions and what to wear, from jknittel[at]fmr.org within one to two business days. If you have earthlink or an active SPAM filter, please add Janna's email address to your contacts to ensure receipt.
If you can't make this event but would like to be notified of future Above the Falls events in North and Northeast Minneapolis, contact FMR Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator sue rich at srich [at] fmr [dot] org, or sign up for our twice-a-month e-newsletter, Mississippi Messages, by entering your email in the periwinkle box at right.