St. Croix Chapter is located in an area that at one time included large dry prairies. Today there are small oak savanna remnants that still contain some uncommon plants associated with those historic prairies. Our chapter works on a few of these, visits others to appreciate what is left, and educates folks on fire-dependent ecosystems. 

The St. Croix chapter covers Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin, and Washington county in Minnesota. We invite you to join us! 

Our chapter:  the people, the sites we manage, the work we do

Volunteer with us!

Chapter contact:  Evanne Hunt, evanne.hunt@outlook.com; 715-381-1291 

Facebook:  Chapter page

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TPE_SCV

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tpescv

What’s New

This is our work day schedule for the winter.  Details are on the TPE calendar below.  If you are on our mailing list, you will receive an reminder email a week before.

18-Feb at River Hills Park, River Falls

We will cut buckthorn, other non-native trees and brush, and stack for the City to pick up. Buckthorn comes from Europe and Asia and is invasive, meaning they outcompete native plants for space, sunlight and nutrients, upsetting the natural balance.

Come for 1, 2, 3, or all 4 hours. Whatever time you can volunteer is appreciated!

Date: February 18 (Saturday)
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Kinnickinnic Trail #11, River Falls, WI.

Meet at the Kinnickinnic Trail #11 trailhead between 673 and 709 River Ridge Road.

Map

Please bring work gloves, sturdy footwear, and drinking water. Snacks, beverages, and tools will be provided. Feel free to bring your own lunch.

25-Feb at Rocky Branch

4-Mar at River Hills Park, River Falls
11-Mar to be decided (weather dependent)

Articles of Interest

Managing Buckthorn from the University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

A Healthy Nature Handbook from Island Press
Illustrated Insights for Ecological Restoration from Volunteer Stewards of Chicago Wilderness