Eagle Creek Buckthorn Removal
Volunteer event to remove buckthorn on Eagle Creek in Savage, Minnesota
Sat, Mar 23, 2024 9:00 AM (CDT)
Eagle Creek Parkway West Bank,
Savage,
Minnesota
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Eagle Creek Parkway West Bank
8675 Eagle Creek Parkway
Savage,
Minnesota
55378
Eagle Creek in Savage is the closest "fishable" trout stream to downtown Minneapolis. It is a beautiful spring-fed creek flowing into the Minnesota River, and supports a naturally-reproducing population of brook and brown trout, including some trophies.
The Twin Cities Chapter of TU have conducted extensive work to protect and restore Eagle Creek, partnering with the DNR. This spring, we will conduct 3 volunteer events on Eagle Creek. The first event is this one, a buckthorn cut on March 23rd. TCTU has already assisted with removing invasive vegetation from 4.5 acres along the creek, but we are just getting started!
Here are some details on the Buckthorn Cut:
We will meet in the parking lot at 8675 Eagle Creek Parkway in Savage (just west of the bridge). Volunteers are advised to dress for the weather, wear sturdy work boots, and bring leather gloves. There will be extra work gloves and safety glasses if needed.
Most of our volunteers will be dragging brush, but we hope to get a few volunteers with certifications to operate chainsaws and apply herbicide. Please fill in the brief questionnaire to advise which role you would like to perform. If you are interested in applying herbicide and have not yet been certified, you can find a link to the Buckthorn Blaster video and quiz here. If you are unsure about what kind of certification is required to operate a chainsaw, please email Steve Kaukola at steve.kaukola@twincitiestu.org.
We will meet in the parking lot at 8675 Eagle Creek Parkway in Savage (just west of the bridge). Volunteers are advised to dress for the weather, wear sturdy work boots, and bring leather gloves. There will be extra work gloves and safety glasses if needed.
Most of our volunteers will be dragging brush, but we hope to get a few volunteers with certifications to operate chainsaws and apply herbicide. Please fill in the brief questionnaire to advise which role you would like to perform. If you are interested in applying herbicide and have not yet been certified, you can find a link to the Buckthorn Blaster video and quiz here. If you are unsure about what kind of certification is required to operate a chainsaw, please email Steve Kaukola at steve.kaukola@twincitiestu.org.
The third and final event is on Earth Day, April 20th, when we will conduct a huge trash cleanup. The creek needs it, and by the time we finish the banks will be so pristine they'll look like they belong in the Boundary Waters.
Attend all 3 events, and get a free Twin Cities TU hat in recognition of your hat trick!
Registration will close 24 hours in advance of the event so we can get an accurate headcount.
Registration will close 24 hours in advance of the event so we can get an accurate headcount.
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Eagle Creek Parkway West Bank
8675 Eagle Creek Parkway
Savage,
Minnesota
55378