Course Registration
VOL - NPLD - Red River Valley Natural History Area, UMC Natural Resources Program, Crookston
NPLD -Red River Valley Natural History Area, UMC Natural Resources Program, Crookston website
1801 University AveCrookston, MN 56716
National Public Lands Day 2025 will be Saturday, September 27. This is a statewide event that provides unique opportunities for Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteers to participate in our largest single day of service. Locations across the state will have MNats and others out helping to make Minnesota a better place!
Friends and family are welcome to participate, but must be registered to participate. Everyone will sign a photo release upon site registration. All participants will receive a free NPLD branded item and a day pass to a national park as a thank you for participating. You can add additional participant names in the comment field.
Registration by September 5th is required to receive a t-shirt. Registration will close on September 19th for participation in the event without a t-shirt.
Volunteers will be removing common buckthorn with hand tools. Please bring water bottles, snacks, work gloves (preferably leather), and off-trail footwear. Dress to work in an outdoor forest setting with thorny brush and the weather conditions for the day. Specific meeting location can be found here.
Following the event, a simple grilled lunch will be provided, likely brats, hot dogs, chips, and veggies. Dietary accommodations are available, or volunteers are welcome to bring an item to grill.
Map of all sites
Course Dates:
Meeting from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on:
- Saturday, September 27, 2025
Instructor Information
John is a Certified Wildlife Biologist, Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Minnesota Crookston, and an Extension Wildlife Specialist. He has worked with the University of Minnesota Extension on wildlife-related issues with the Master Naturalist, Master Gardener, and Woodland Adviser programs since 2001. He regularly speaks to groups on human-wildlife interactions, wildlife damage management, and enhancing landscapes for wildlife. His collegiate teaching focuses on Wildlife Ecology, Ornithology, Mammalogy, Fisheries Management, and Environmental Statistics. His research focuses on habitat associations and reproductive performance of wild birds. John holds a BS in Biology and Zoology from North Dakota State University, a MS and PhD in Wildlife Science from Virginia Tech and Oregon State University, respectively.
Sponsor Information
University of MN Crookston
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