VRWJPO will be hosting an activity booth at the annual Party in the Park for the City of Hastings, at Levee Park on the Mississippi.

The event will be canceled in case of bad weather.

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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.

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.

The September 26, 2024 Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting takes place on October 24, 2024.

Gathering the seeds of native plants in order to be able to restore other areas to more natural habitats is important work. It’s also a very enjoyable and educational activity.  Come and learn more about the native plants in our area parks.

After a brief introduction and training, volunteers will collect native prairie seeds on the restored sandy-soil prairie. The FMR land conservation team will redistribute the seed to areas of nearby Vermillion Falls Park that have lower plant diversity. This seeding will help improve habitat for pollinators and grassland birds.

All are welcome, however capacity is limited, and registration is required. All supplies and training will be provided, and volunteers will work closely with FMR staff. This event is part of the Vermillion Stewards program, engaging Vermillion River Watershed residents to learn about the local watershed while working to protect and enhance its unique natural resources.

Space is limited, so sign up today!

Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.

Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.