Hello All,
Register now for the plant identification hike on Saturday, July 23
and read about other upcoming gorge happenings. All events are free
of charge, but sign up beforehand with me at 651/222-2193 x16 or
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:
1. Plant Identification Hike at Oak Savanna Restoration Site
Saturday, July 23, 9:00 - 11:00am
Meet on West River Parkway at 36th Street in Minneapolis
Take part in a walking tour of the oak savanna and prairie plant
communities in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis. Led by
conservation biologist Carolyn Carr, participants will explore a
portion of the Mississippi River Gorge trails near 36th Street and
West River Parkway.
You'll learn to identify some of the native and non-native species
growing in this area and hear about local habitat restoration efforts
that have helped enhance the ecological integrity of the Mississippi
River Gorge.
2. Buckthorn Removal
Join the Mississippi River Gorge Stewards for buckthorn removal in
Longfellow, Seward, and Macalester Groveland neighborhoods in
Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Buckthorn is an invasive woody species that degrades our local native
plant communities and wildlife habitat. The rapidly spreading shrub
is able to invade many different forest types, where it then crowds
out native species such as young oaks and maples. Buckthorn is taking
over high quality natural areas along the river gorge - right in your
neighborhood! We'll pull small buckthorn seedlings by hand, and
remove larger specimens using loppers and weed wrenches. Tools and
gloves will be provided. Please wear long sleeves, long pants and
sturdy shoes.
Come out for one or more of these scheduled events:
Saturday, August 20, 9am - 12pm.
44th Street and West River Parkway in Minneapolis
Thursday, August 25, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Macalester-Groveland neighborhood in St. Paul
Saturday, September 17, 9am - 12pm.
36th Street and West River Parkway in Minneapolis
Saturday, October 15, 9am - 12pm
Seward Neighborhood, 25th Street and West River Parkway in Minneapolis
3. Rapids to Reservoirs: A Brief History of the Metropolitan Mississippi
presented by Dr. John O. Anfinson of the Mississippi National River &
Recreation Area
Wednesday, November 9, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Details to follow, location To Be Announced
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Beth Storey
Watershed Education Coordinator
Friends of the Mississippi River
46 E 4th St, Suite 606
Saint Paul, MN 55101-1112\
Phone: 651/ 222-2193 ext. 16
Fax: 651/ 222-6005
Paddle the Mississippi River Challenge August 6-7, 2005 and help
Friends of the Mississippi River protect, conserve and restore the
Mississippi River. On-line registration and pledging is now available
at: http://www.mississippiriverchallenge.org.
For the latest updates on FMR events and programs,
visit us on the web at http://www.fmr.org
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