Native Prairie Planting at Fort Ridgely State Park
Volunteers from our organization participated in a habitat restoration event at Fort Ridgely State Park, contributing to ongoing efforts to restore and enhance the park’s native prairie ecosystem. Working alongside Great River Greening staff and community members, our team helped plant a variety of native species in a recently restored prairie area. These efforts support increased biodiversity, strengthen the resilience of the landscape, and help preserve the unique oak savanna and prairie habitats found along the Minnesota River Valley.
Throughout the event, volunteers received guidance and hands-on training, ensuring that each planting activity was both effective and environmentally responsible. By dedicating their time and energy, our team played a direct role in advancing long-term conservation goals for the park. Their work not only improved the health of the ecosystem but also demonstrated our organization’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Loeb Lake
Our foundation proudly volunteered at the Winter Seeding of Loeb Lake in Marydale Park in partnership with Great River Greening. Once a toxic waste dump site in the early 1900s, the lake is now an active restoration area working toward long-term ecological health.
Volunteers seeded deep-rooted native plants to reduce erosion, improve water filtration, and support pollinators and wildlife. Because the lake functions as a stormwater catchment basin, strengthening its native plant community helps protect groundwater quality and ensures a healthier environment for the future.
