Riverboat Clean-Up Event on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 (Metro and Central MN)
Join us for the20th Great Mississippi River Cleanup on Wednesday, June 15, departing from Harriet Island, St Paul, at 8:00 AM and returning by 2:30 PM. Join in cleaning sections of the Mississippi River between Ft. Snelling and South St Paul while disembarking from a riverboat with the Padelford Packet Boat Company. Volunteers must be in good health, able to follow specific directions, and must be 12 years of age or older to participate. Advanced registration is required. Registered volunteers will receive specific details in the mail prior to the event. Contact the DNR Adopt-a-River Program at (651) 259-5620 or email adoptariver.dnr@state.mn.us. Approximately 100 volunteers are needed for the cleanup. This event is sponsored by DNR Adopt-a-River, Padelford Packet Boat Company, and Conservation Corps Minnesota
FiN Kids Fishing Clinics (Metro Area and Central MN)
Fishing in the Neighborhood (FiN) is a Twin Cities metro fishing program that introduces youth and families to fishing, installs fishing piers, restore shoreline habitat, provides great shore fishing, teaches environmental stewardship, stocks fish, and is fun! Share the fun and excitement of fishing with kids at a clinic this summer. Contact Leah Weyandt, Natural Resources Fisheries Specialist, Shakopee at (952) 496-4141 ext. 225 or email Leah.Weyandt@state.mn.us for more information or to sign up. |
Photographic Documenting of Itasca State Park (NW MN)
Share your love of photography by taking high quality digital pictures of Itasca State Park highlighting its features including flora, fauna, and scenic outlooks. Photos of people interacting within the park are also needed based on a list provided by the park. A photographic release form and information on the people featured in the pictures would need to be gathered.
Volunteers must be able to work independently and with little direction. Experience with digital photography and appropriate digital camera equipment for quality imaging is desired. Volunteers will name and catalogue all of the digital photographs they take. The time commitment for this is variable throughout the summer/fall.
For more information contact Connie Cox, Itasca State Park 36750 Main Park Drive, Park Rapids, MN 56470 at 218-699-7259 or email Constance.cox@state.mn.us
Tree Planting and Maintenance (NW MN)
Help beautify the Red River State Recreation Area by doing weeding, planting trees, and maintenance of newly planted tree locations in the park. Some knowledge of trees and native vegetation would be helpful, but not necessary. Also, being able to work alone without a lot of supervision is desirable. Volunteer one or two days every two weeks from June through early September. Training will be provided. For more information contact Gladwin Lynne, Manager, East Grand Forks, MN 56751, at (218) 773-4950 or email gladwin.lynne@state.mn.us |
Check them out to see how you might get involved! These opportunities cover the months of June – August, and early September.
State Fair Opportunities at the DNR Park
The State Fair is coming to St. Paul, August 25 – September 5, 2011 and YOU can be a part of it!
Each year thousands visit the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Building and Park to see fish, birds, to learn more about their favorite lakes, parks, trails, and to see exhibits on various DNR Programs. The DNR needs assistance with a variety of booths and positions. The volunteer time commitment is at least one day for 4-6 hours depending on the job. Admission tickets to the fair will be provided for each day volunteering! Instructions and fair information will be sent about 1 week prior to the fair. Parking and meals will be the responsibility of the person volunteering. Volunteer half the day and go see the fair the rest of the day!
Minnesota Loon Monitoring Program (Metro and Central MN, NE, NW, Southern MN, Statewide)
Volunteers across the state are needed to track Minnesota’s loon population. Now in its 18th year, the Minnesota Loon Monitoring Program will assign you to a pre-selected lake to count the number of loons you see on one morning between July 1 and July 11, 2011. Detailed instructions, training materials, maps, and a data form will be provided. Time commitment is 2-4 hours per lake. Surveys must be done sometime between 5:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. Volunteers must commit to completing assigned lake(s) and be willing to participate in the program for multiple years. Call or e-mail the following DNR Regional Nongame Wildlife staff to be assigned to a lake(s) in one of the listed counties:
- Becker or Otter Tail Counties: Contact Katie Haws, Bemidji, 218-308-2641, katie.haws@dnr.state.mn.us
- Cook, Lake, or Itasca Counties: Contact Sarah Verke, Grand Rapids, 218-999-7808, sarah.verke@state.mn.us
- Aitkin or Crow Wing Counties: Contact Pam Perry, Brainerd, 218-833-8728, pam.perry@dnr.state.mn.us
- Kandiyohi County: Contact Dorie Tess, New Ulm, 507-359-6036, dorie.tess@state.mn.us
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