Mississippi River
Uncas Dunes Brush Hauling Event
04/17/2010 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
Category: River Volunteer Opportunity
Location
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Volunteers are needed to help restore Uncas Dunes Scientific and Natural Area to its pristine glory. Natural plant communities found here include oak savanna, oak forest, and wetland. The rare Uncas Skipper gives this site its name; this is one of only two sites in the state where this species is found. Other rare species here include sea-beach needle grass and annual skeleton-weed. The dunes are remnants from the retreat of glaciers in Minnesota thousands of years ago. The Uncas Dunes Scientific and Natural Area is one of the most pristine and untouched native wildernesses in our state. Volunteers’ efforts will help protect and preserve this important site for future generations. Volunteers will haul brush at the site and perform general maintenance in order to help prepare for a large seeding event in the near future.
Register online at www.greatrivergreening.org under “Volunteer” or contact Mark Turbak, Volunteer Programs and Events Manager, at mturbak@greatrivergreening.org or 651-665-9500 ext. 11.
Website: http://www.greatrivergreening.org
Contact Info
Mark Turbak, Volunteer Programs and Events Manager, at mturbak@greatrivergreening.org or 651-665-9500 ext. 11.