Help Plant Vegetation at BF Nelson Park with Friends of the Mississippi, June 9
Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 7:48AM
Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) for an evening planting along the shoreline at BF Nelson Park. This park, across the river from Nicollet Island in Minneapolis, offers scenic walkways and views of the Mississippi River.
Last fall, volunteers began removing buckthorn from the shoreline. Now, there are gaps in the woods at this park that are ready to be filled with native grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs. Planting native species along the shoreline will not only add diversity to this ecosystem, but stabilize the banks and help prevent erosion. By planting a variety of grasses and flowering plants, you'll help beautify this park and protect its future!
All are welcome and no experience is necessary. All volunteers are encouraged to work at their own pace, and all tools, gloves and training will be provided. This event is part of FMR's Above the Falls Stewards program, engaging North and Northeast Minneapolis residents to protect and restore their riverfront parks.
