After a short hike, volunteers will haul out pre-cut buckthorn, a woody invasive lopped a few days before by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Civilian Conservation Corps crews.

Volunteers will work in an Aquatic Management Area (AMA). AMAs are a special form of land protection meant to preserve shoreline property, public access, and critical fish and wildlife habitat. The Vermillion River and this AMA is prized for its trophy brown trout.

All supplies and training will be provided and volunteers will work closely with FMR staff. This event is part of the Vermillion Stewards program, helping residents learn about the watershed while working to protect and enhance its unique natural resources.

Ready to register?

To sign up and receive directions to the meeting spot, contact Amy Kilgore via the contact form (please select Amy by name from the staff list under “Category”) or at akilgore@fmr.org, 651-222-2193 x31. Please include the name of the event, your name, address and phone number and the number in your party. Amy is typically in the office M-Th each week.

You will receive a confirmation email from akilgore@fmr.org within two business days. (If you don’t, please check your SPAM folder.)

If you are under 18 and planning to attend without your parent or guardian, please complete this minor permission form.