Red Cedar Removal at Green Island

Schedule

Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Riverside Park Boat Ramp | Yankton, SD

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Join National Park Service staff in removing Eastern Red Cedar from Green Island. Volunteers will get a coupon for a Fee Free Day!
About this Event

Join MNRR in removing invasive Eastern Red Cedar from Green Island Recreation Area!

  • WHEN: Saturday, October 17th from 8am-12pm
  • WHERE: Green Island Recreation Area
  • WHAT: Volunteers will travel by boat from Riverside Park to Green Island Recreation Area. At Green Island we'll set out cutting down Eastern Red Cedar saplings using loppers and shears, promoting biodiversity and helping other native plants thrive! Cutting down the saplings can be strenuous and involves frequent bending.
  • WHO CAN VOLUNTEER: All ages are welcome! Anyone under 15 will need a parent/guardian present.
  • WHAT TO BRING: Yourself, water, sunscreen, and insect repellant. All other tools and protective gear will be provided.

Registration is REQUIRED & caps at 10 volunteers.

If anyone under the age of 18 plans to volunteer, please email [email protected] to register.

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Where is it happening?

Riverside Park Boat Ramp, 637 Levee Street, Yankton, United States

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