Sep
20
Tue
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 20 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sep
22
Thu
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 22 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sep
27
Tue
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 27 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sep
29
Thu
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 29 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
May
4
Sat
2024
TCTU Event: South Branch Vermillion River Habitat Day @ South Branch of the Vermillion River State Aquatic Management Area
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
TCTU Event: South Branch Vermillion River Habitat Day @ South Branch of the Vermillion River State Aquatic Management Area

South Branch Vermillion River Habitat Day

Join Twin Cities Trout Unlimited as they help the DNR improve the Vermillion River and this Aquatic Management Area for wildlife and anglers.

Work will include:
-Removing buckthorn, honeysuckle and other invasive species
-Pulling debris out of the water
-Picking up trash

Bring heavy work gloves and a willingness to work hard and maybe get wet!

Aug
23
Fri
2024
TCTU Habitat Project on South Branch Vermillion River Day 1 @ South Branch of the Vermillion River State Aquatic Management Area
Aug 23 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

TCTU Event: Habitat Project on South Branch Vermillion River, Day 1

Twin Cities Trout Unlimited needs 14 volunteers to help improve stream habitat for trout.

What Will We Be Doing

This will be Day 1 of a unique 2 Day effort. You can also, if so desired, sign up for Day 2 (a separate sign-up for Saturday, Aug. 24).

Under the direction of Mark Nemeth of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, we will be harvesting & hauling cedar trees to a trailer, then delivering to the South Branch Vermillion Aquatic Management Area. The trees will be used to protect the banks of several areas on the river. We will also be doing some reseeding where we cut the trees.

The Plan

Meet at the start time at the parking lot of the AMA. We will carpool to the Vermillion Highlands area to cut trees, re-seed, and haul the trees back to the AMA.

What You Should Bring

  • Long pants
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Sunblock
  • Heavy work gloves
  • Water

What TCTU & the DNR Will Provide

  • All equipment
  • Bug spray
  • LUNCH after we’re all done working

Registration will end 24 hours before the event for an accurate headcount.

Aug
24
Sat
2024
TCTU Habitat Project on South Branch Vermillion River Day 2 @ South Branch of the Vermillion River State Aquatic Management Area
Aug 24 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

TCTU Event: Habitat Project on South Branch Vermillion River, Day 2

Twin Cities Trout Unlimited needs 20 volunteers to help improve stream habitat for trout.

Under direction from Mark Nemeth of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, we will be installing cedar trees (cut during the event the day before) in sections of the river to protect the stream banks from erosion.

The Plan

  • Meet at the start time at the parking lot of the South Branch Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area.
  • We will haul and install cedars at several locations in the river.

What You Should Bring

  • Chest waders (in water work) or be prepared to wet wade
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Sunblock
  • Heavy work gloves
  • Water

What the DNR & TCTU Will Provide

  • All equipment
  • Bug spray
  • LUNCH after we’re all done working

Registration will close 24 hours before the event for an accurate list of participants.