Mississippi River
2010 Million Acorn Challenge
08/16/2010 (All day) - 09/30/2010 (All day)
Category: River Event
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August 16th – September 30th
In the 2010 Million Acorn Challenge, we are inviting school, community and neighborhood youth groups to collect as many acorns as they can along the St. Croix River Valley between August 16 and September 30. Our goal: 1,000,000 acorns collected to help restore rare oak woodland forests along the St. Croix River Valley. The challenge will culminate on October 2, 2010 with The Great Weigh-In Party at Franconia Sculpture Park, and accompanying Acorn Planting at Franconia Bluffs Scientific & Natural Area (see below for planting event). Participating youth will join other community members from around the metro for the official acorn weigh-in, an acorn planting, fabulous free food, and an opportunity to explore the amazing works of art found at this one-of-a-kind park! We will award great prizes and eco-adventures to the winning groups. To receive a registration packet with information on challenge rules, guidelines, and acorn collection tips and techniques, or with questions, contact Mark Turbak at 651.665.9500, ext. 11 or e-mail mturbak@greatrivergreening.org
Project partners include: Bailey Nurseries, Franconia Sculpture Park, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Fund, and Xcel Energy.