WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Parking: There's metered street parking on Main Street SE and adjacent streets and parking ramps at 201 2nd Street SE and Riverplace.
Closest Transit: Bus #6
Meeting Place: Meet at the corner of 3rd Avenue SE and Main Street SE, across from the Pillsbury A-Mill. Walk down the "Lower Trail" stairs across from the mill, and you will see the sign-in area in the clearing below Main Street SE, by the 3rd Avenue SE road to the U of M lab. Sign-in, learn about the area and activities, meet other volunteers, and receive tools and supplies for the event.
What to Bring: Please bring a water bottle and wear weather-appropriate clothing (rain gear as needed) and closed-toe shoes geared for outdoor activity on natural and uneven surfaces. Closed-toe shoes will protect your feet, and long pans will protect your legs from brush. If you have long hair, a hat or other hair restraint is recommended. Please bring bug spray and sunscreen.
Kids Welcome: For children under 12, please have one adult for each child.
PREPARATIONS
***Each volunteer must complete two important forms to participate***
- Print and complete the MHNA Release and Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement. Bring this with you to the event.
- Complete a MPRB Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Photo Release online beforehand.
- Review the MPRB Park Stewardship Agreement Terms and Conditions and Volunteer Safety Guidelines.
Gloves and tools are provided by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Please bring a water bottle and wear weather appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes geared for an outdoor activity on natural and uneven surfaces.
