Riverfront Restoration at Pine Bend

Volunteers will learn about one of the most beautiful areas in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area, and assist with critical habitat restoration work in this hidden gem. FMR staff will train volunteers to identify and remove invasive narrowleaf bittercress in an effort to improve the ecological health of the natural communities that are found there. Narrowleaf bittercress is an invasive species that has only recently been reported in Minnesota but is spreading at an alarming rate along the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers.  Gloves and tools will be provided. Capacity is limited so contact Erika Guenther at eguenther[@]fmr.org or 651-222-2193 x23.