Volunteer Events

Things you should know before you volunteer

All work parties are from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. No pre-registration is required, just show up prepared to work!

Note: Workdays will be held the third Saturday of each month at Weaver Dunes, weather-permitting. Call (507) 289-3959 to check the status of an event. Volunteers should meet at the Weaver Dunes office.

Saturday, May 17, 2008
Paul Bunyan Savanna: Prescribed fire preparatory work, 12 - 2 p.m.
Meet at the Northland Arboretum Visitor Center. Participants will spend the afternoon caring for trees by pruning lower branches, raking material away from them to protect them from fire and removing bud caps. Volunteers should bring warm, layered clothing, sturdy footwear, rain gear, hats and work gloves. Work will take place rain or shine. For more information contact Kent Montgomery at (218) 575-3032, (218) 839-2309 or kmontgomery@tnc.org.

Weaver Dunes: Seed collection

Saturday, June 7, 2008
Ottawa Bluffs: Brush control and preserve tour

Weaver Dunes: Preserve tour. Tour guides will be on hand to discuss the native plants and animals of the area, as well as how the preserve is managed.

Saturday, June 21, 2008
Weaver Dunes: Seed collection

For more information about volunteering, call the Conservancy at (612) 331-0762 or email mnvolunteer@tnc.org to sign up for the monthly volunteer e-newsletter .