Thank you for supporting Great River Greening's early-stage restoration work on a recently acquired addition to Frontenac State Park! Located on the Mississippi River, Frontenac is a birdwatcher's paradise, known for being one of the best places in the country to view migratory birds during the spring and fall. With more than 260 species of birds recorded, the diverse habitats of Lake Pepin – including bluff land, prairie, floodplain forest, and upland hardwood forest – attract numerous warblers, hawks, waterfowl, and shorebirds.
During the event, volunteers will learn about native plants, prairie restoration, and invasive species removal while contributing to the park’s ongoing restoration efforts.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.givepulse.com/event/register/534769
Event Details:
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Family-Friendly: Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to attend. No prior knowledge or experience is required—Great River Greening will provide all the tools and training needed.
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Refreshments: Light snacks and extra water will be available during the event. Please bring your own reusable water bottle. If you have work or gardening gloves, feel free to bring them; if not, gloves will be provided.
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Youth Registration: If you are a minor registering yourself, you will need to provide an email address in the "Linked Survey" box so we can send a Youth Liability Waiver to your parent or guardian. If you're an adult bringing a minor, you can add them as an attendee and simply check the "Youth Waiver" box during registration. Adults registering themselves and another adult will need to enter their unique email address so they can confirm their registration and electronically sign their own waivers.
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Waitlist: If the event has reached capacity, please add your name to the waitlist. You will be automatically registered if space becomes available.
Day of Event:
- Volunteers are kindly asked to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the event start time to allow for parking and check-in. Upon arrival, you will be assigned to small workgroups and receive an orientation from your volunteer supervisor regarding the site and restoration activities.
Location:
- Additional event details and directions will be sent in the weeks leading up to the event. Please keep an eye out for updates from GivePulse or Great River Greening.
Safety:
- The safety of our volunteers is our top priority. Please wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to protect against ticks and brush. We recommend dressing in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions. The event will take place rain or shine.
Release of Liability:
- By participating in Great River Greening events, all volunteers release Great River Greening, its employees, officers, directors, and agents from any liability arising from participation, except to the extent that liability is directly attributable to the negligence of GRG or its respective employees, officers, directors, or agents.
Note: By registering online, you will complete both the release of liability and photo release waivers. If you do not wish to be included in event photography, please notify us at the event.
Questions:
- If you have any questions, please contact Great River Greening's Volunteer Events Coordinator, Vanessa Berrueta, at vberrueta@greatrivergreening.org or text/call 612.543.0630. Learn more about Great River Greening at www.greatrivergreening.org.
Partners and Funders:
Funding 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).
Frontenac State Park, Minnesota DNR leadership, and Frontenac State Park Association.
Event photos courtesy of Phil Davies and Becca Tucker.
Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to working alongside you in this important restoration effort!
