CHOP THE BURDOCK!- Eagle Creek (see Map for location) Saturday, 10 October, 9AM to 12N
Help us remove invasive burdock from the newly restored stretch of Eagle Creek!
Sat, Oct 10 at 9:00 AM (CDT)
Eagle Creek AMA parking lot off of the W Highway 101 Frontage Road,
Savage,
Minnesota
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Want to see a newly restored stream? There's some fun work to be done on the stretch of Eagle Creek that was restored this summer!! Join us as we assist our friend Mark Nemeth of the DNR!
WHAT IS BURDOCK?
- Commonly called "cockleburs"
- Burdock is an invasive biennial weed that grows 2 to 5 feet tall. It features large heart-shaped leaves, pink-to-purple thistle-like flowers, and sticky hooked burrs that cling to clothing and fur.
- For more info on burdock click here
WHAT WILL WE DO
- Meet at the location, sign waivers & get a briefing
- Then walk the stretch & chop down burdock, 2-3" below the ground
- Enjoy a lunch afterwards
WHAT TO BRING
- Dress for the weather
- Bring a spade
- Water!
- A camp or lawn chair for the post event lunch
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED
- Gloves & bug spray as needed
- Info on identifying burdock
- Lunch after the event!
NOTE: check your email before leaving for the event, in case of a cancellation!
Thanks for you willingness to protect the wild places we love!
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Eagle Creek AMA parking lot off of the W Highway 101 Frontage Road
Savage,
Minnesota
55378