Environmental Volunteer Opportunities

Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River. As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants to thrive, removing invasive species, and cleaning up the shoreline and park slopes near limestone rocks. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate between various stewardship […]

Join the Peacekeepers for staff-led volunteering in the Peace Garden! This fun and friendly group meets twice a week to care for this beloved garden. Activities include planting, weeding, light pruning, and general garden maintenance. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am through October. Location: Lyndale Park Peace Garden. Meet your host Jacob in the parking lot. Supplies: Gloves, tools and […]

Garden with us in Stevens Square at the Overlook Garden! * This event is eligible for the Rent Discount Program. Contact Stevens Square Community Organization for more info.   Dates: Monthly Mondays, 5-7pm, May - October. Location: The garden is located on 17th Street between Stevens and 2nd Avenue Supplies: Gloves and tools will be […]

Join the Peacekeepers for staff-led volunteering in the Peace Garden! This fun and friendly group meets twice a week to care for this beloved garden. Activities include planting, weeding, light pruning, and general garden maintenance. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am through October. Location: Lyndale Park Peace Garden. Meet your host Jacob in the parking lot. Supplies: Gloves, tools and […]

Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River. As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants to thrive, removing invasive species, and cleaning up the shoreline and park slopes near limestone rocks. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate between various stewardship […]

Join us for North Loop Service Saturday! Riverfront volunteers meet at 10 am at the playground and focus on a specific project each month. Tasks include invasive plant removal, planting, mulching and weeding. Date: Second Saturdays, 10-11:30am Location: James Rice Park Supplies: Tools, gloves and water are provided. Host: This event is hosted by the North […]