Events for May 19, 2026

Join MPRB staff bright and early at the Peavey Fountain garden! Activities include planting, weeding, light pruning, and general garden maintenance. Dates: First and third Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 am May-October Location: Lake of the Isles, Peavey Fountain Supplies: Gloves, tools and parking passes will be provided Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or […]

Help clear buckthorn around Lake Harriet! Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11am, May-September Location: West side of Lake Harriet, between West 42nd and West 44th Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, safety glasses, work gloves, and wear a long sleeve shirt and long pants. We will supply training and tools. If you prefer to bring your […]

Join our conservation team of volunteers to cut Buckthorn! Location: Meet at the Pondview (pumphouse) gate in the south fence along Lake Harriet Parkway, just west of Roseway Road. Parking is available on the parkway. Supplies: Wear layers, gloves, and eye protection. Bring drinking water and a lopper and/or pruner if you can. Event hosted […]

Help out in the JD Rivers' Children's Garden! Tasks will vary depending on the time of year, but may include: weeding, planting, watering, garden clean-up, soil transportation and more. Dates: Spring and Fall dates, morning and evening times Location: JD Rivers' Children's Garden. 2900 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN. 55405 Parking: Parking is available on the […]

Join us to remove invasive species, including buckthorn, in Theodore Wirth Park! Volunteer activities include cutting, pulling, and hauling buckthorn and other invasive species. No experience is necessary. All instructions and equipment will be provided. Dates: First and third Tuesdays of each month, May through October, 5:30-7:00 Location: Meet in front of the Trailhead Supplies: […]