Greetings!
Are you concerned about the impact Buckthorn and non-native bush honeysuckles have on our natural habitats? Do you like being outdoors and participating in hands-on activities? If you answered “yes” to both of these questions, the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District and Washington Conservation District invite you to participate in a Cut and Learn Event at Burris Park. The event will provide volunteers an opportunity to remove the invasive species and to participate in a tour of the Mill Stream Restoration project that aims to improve the ecology of the stream. If you have a couple of hours to spare on a Saturday morning, read on!
WHAT: Volunteers will receive training on how to identify the targeted invasive species and the proper techniques for using tools to cut and treat the plants to prevent further growth and spreading. Tools will be available; however, if you have your own pruning saw, hand pruner, or lopper please feel free to bring them. Be sure to mark your tools for identification.
WHERE: We will meet in the parking lot behind St. Croix Chocolate Co., 261 Parker St., Marine on St Croix, MN, 55047 (map)
WHEN: Saturday, September 27 from 10:00am – Noon (Inclement Weather Date – Saturday, October 11 from 10:00am – Noon)
OTHER DETAILS: Please note that you must complete and submit a Volunteer Waiver, Release and Acknowledgement of Risk form to be eligible to participate in this event. For participants under 18 they must complete the form, and their parent or legal guardian must also sign the form. Once you are registered for the event, the form will be sent to your email address. You should bring this form with you on the day of the event. Forms will also be available on the day of the event. For any questions regarding the form, please contact Lori Maxfield at lmaxfield@mnwcd.org
