2023 Spring Volunteer Opportunities

Materials:

For each event, a bin with the following materials will be provided (connect with Sonja for a drop off / pick up plan):

Tablecloth
USFS Tree Owner's manuals
QR code to MnTCA resources page
Handouts (various)
Samples of tree biology, pests, damage, etc. (various)

Feel free to bring your personal computer to use for looking up research-based information. However, please note that a Wi-Fi connection may or may not be available.

Tables and chairs will be provided by the venue for each event. Please dress for the weather if the event is outdoors.

(Reminder that commuting time also counts toward volunteer hours!)

South St. Paul's Earth Day Expo

Date: Saturday, April 15th
Event Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm (8:30am setup)
Location: Central Square Community Center
- 110 7th Avenue North, South St. Paul, MN, 55075
Parking: nearby parking lot and street parking
Shift: 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Slot 1: OPEN
- Slot 2: OPEN

Eden Prairie's 2023 Arbor Day Celebration

Date: Saturday, April 29th
Event Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm (9:30am setup)
Location:
- Staring Lake Park (tentative)
- 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Parking: nearby parking lot and street parking
Shift: 9:30am - 1:30pm
- Slot 1: OPEN
- Slot 2: OPEN

Maple Grove's Arbor Day

Date: Saturday, April 29th
Event Time: 12:00am - 3:00pm (11:30am setup)
Location:
- Maple Grove Community Center
- 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Parking: nearby parking lot and street parking
Shift: 11:30am - 3:30pm
- Slot 1: OPEN
- Slot 2: OPEN

Festival of Trees in Buffalo

This event is also hosting 2023 MSA Tree Climbing Championship!

Date: Saturday, May 20
Event Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (9:00am setup)
Location:
- Sturges Park
- 401 Lake Blvd S, Buffalo, MN 55313
Parking: nearby parking lot and street parking
Shift 1: 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Slot 1 (answer questions - primary): Full
- Slot 2 (kids activity - primary): OPEN
Shift 2: 12:00pm - 3:30pm (event may wrap up earlier)
- Slot 1 (answer questions - primary): OPEN
- Slot 2 (kids activity - primary): OPEN

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