Service Project Opportunities
May 3, 2012

Groups or individuals seeking service projects to benefit the environment should consider the following possibilities:

Adopt-a-Garden, ongoing, growing season 
Gardening, Gale Woods Farm: Groups of 4-30 may arrange to work at the farm (weekdays) to help with the needs of the day such as gardening (planting, watering, pulling weeds, etc.), barn clean-up and wool skirting.  All ages possible, middle school and older ideal. 
Garlic Mustard Pulls, Saturdays, May 5, 12 & 19. Groups may call to schedule on weekdays. Help get rid of this invasive plant (Silverwood Park, St. Anthony)
Park Clean-Up: Independent park clean up is a great way to promote environmental stewardship.  One time or ongoing, Spring and Fall is the greatest need. Groups should contact the park in advance. Best for small groups.
Prairie Seed Collection, One time or ongoing, August-October.  Help restore prairie by collecting native wildflower seed. One-time and ongoing volunteers are welcome.
Buckthorn Removal, one time, October. Help beat back this invasive plant.

Check out the links for details.  Contact the Volunteer Office for more information about volunteering for Three Rivers: 763-559-6706, volunteer@threeriversparkdistrict.org