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VOL - NPLD - The Preserve Association (Afternoon), Eden Prairie
NPLD - The Preserve Association (Afternoon), Eden Prairie website
11221 Anderson Lakes ParkwayEden Prairie, MN 55344
National Public Lands Day 2026 will be Saturday, September 26. 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 MNat t-shirt as a thank you for participating. You can add additional participant names in the comment field.
Registration by September 4th is required to receive a t-shirt. Registration will close on September 18th for participation in the event without a t-shirt.
Love Trees? We Do Too! Tree Inventory Around Neill Lake
The Preserve Association is hosting Master Naturalists and community volunteers for National Public Lands Day to inventory trees around Neill Lake’s east shoreline. Volunteers will help identify and record tree species, diameter, and overall condition—essential data for evaluating The Preserve’s canopy health and preserving our natural landscapes. Data gathered will be used to create a woodland stewardship plan in partnership with the City of Eden Prairie Forester. Have iNaturalist downloaded on your phone. The Preserve will provide, bathroom, snacks, water access.
Please bring: Please bring a 10-ft cloth measuring tape or DBH tape if you have one, smartphone with iNaturalist app, and any extra water/snacks you may need. Long pants and sleeves are recommended as some areas have thickets of buckthorn and honeysuckle. Please be aware you will be surveying near a wetland area. The ground will be muddy, and waterproof shoes (rain boots or waterproof hiking boots) are strongly recommended. If you already have iNaturalist app downloaded, please join The Preserve Tree Inventory project in advance. Instructions for joining a Project can be found here (https://help.inaturalist.org/en/support/solutions/articles/151000222533-how-can-i-join-a-project-). When searching, it helps to type the full name of the project.
ADD any family members or friends by name with t-shirt sizes in the comments section, along with any dietary restrictions or special accommodations.
Course Dates:
Meeting from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on:
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
Instructor Information
Amy holds a BA in Elementary Education from the College of St. Scholastica and a MEd in Environmental Leadership and Learning from the University of MN. With over 30 years of experience in cooperative extension, Amy's career has been dedicated to intertwining her work with a passion for the environment. Since its inception in 2005, she has been an integral part of the Minnesota Master Naturalist program. Hailing from the Duluth area, Amy is a true native Minnesotan who has always cherished the outdoors, finding joy in sharing her love and knowledge with others.
Sponsor Information
The Preserve Association
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