Invasive Species Removal Forest Hills

We will be working in the forest north of Forest Hills Elementary School. Meet in the parking lot behind the school building, accessed by a service road off of Baker Road by the baseball field.

Join FEPP volunteers removing buckthorn at Forest Hills School Park. Buckthorn is an invasive species in the state of Minnesota and harms our woodland ecosystems. This event is open to ages 12-100. 

Just bring yourself and your favorite buckthorn busting tool (sorry, chainsaws are not allowed). Electric pruning shears and reciprocating saws are permitted. A limited amount of pruning saws and loppers will be available to borrow. A brief review on how to identify buckthorn and instructions for cutting or pulling will be provided. We will walk a short distance to the buckthorn location and will be working off-trail. Please wear sturdy shoes and long pants.

RSVP is appreciated but not required. Email Rochelle.Spanel@gmail.com All participants must sign a volunteer waiver form, which will be available at the event site.

For more information on buckthorn and why it is a problem, visit our info page: https://friendsofepparks.org/buckthorn/