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SUMMARY:Our Flutter Fest Booth\, June 23\, 5-8pm 2026- MB Johnson Park
DESCRIPTION:Our dedication to buckthorn management and the restoration of Bur Oak habitat continues. \nCome see our booth next Tuesday evening at MB Johnson Park. We will be showcasing some saplings born from local Bur Oak acorns and discussing our project for building a volunteer team ready to collect acorns in the fall from all our region’s elder Bur Oaks. With the right help we may be able to plant some of those acorns in parks this fall. \n \nWe will also be demonstrating buckthorn walking stick carving and guests can participate in sanding or staining buckthorn discs gathered from the buckthorn removal project right in MB Johnson park. \nJaclyn Weber will be guiding us in a foraging tour through the park. Jaclyn will be able to turn the forest into nature’s supermarket\, introducing us to the riches available there. Meanwhile\, I will be pointing out the invasive character of Buckthorn and the remaining remnants of our old growth Bur Oak forest before introducing one of the largest and oldest Oaks of our region. \nLand restoration is as much about writing new stories of relationship with the land as it is about tending to it. To be in good relation we will need to slow down\, sit still for a moment\, and listen. We will close the evening transitioning to a community circle nearby where we will create space for giving voice to our non-human neighbors and sharing in some rhythms. Leading into the drumming\, we will participate in an activity called\, “The Counsel of All Beings”. Think of the animals\, the plants\, the trees\, and the waters all around us as the Beings. This activity is a playful invitation to imagine what nature might say if she had a human voice to speak. Be sure to stop by our table before the drumming to select a being and create a mask to represent them. We will bring these voices into the circle and move our way from the voices of beings into the rhythm of drumming. Together\, we will shake the ground underneath us with the sounds of our instruments and be their voices\, to joyfully honor and represent them. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://redriverhealth.com/event/buckthorn-removal-and-bur-oak-restoration-booth-at-flutter-fest-2026-mb-johnson-park/
CATEGORIES:Red River Restoration
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SUMMARY:Forest Restoration- Sapling Selection at MB Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Our work continues with a hands-on effort to restore sections of our Moorhead Park forests. We will focus on removing invasive buckthorn saplings in order to support the next generation of bur oak saplings beneath. This is simple\, direct work—pulling saplings\, protecting young trees\, and paying closer attention to the land we move through every day. \nThis event is open to anyone interested in helping care for the park\, whether you’ve done this kind of work before or not. More hands\, less work\, more fun. \nEvent Details\nDate: Monday\, May 11 \nTime: 5:30–7:30 PM \nLocation: MB Johnson Park (Near the park playground) \nWhat to bring: \n\nLeather gloves (some will be available)\nSturdy shoes\nWeather-appropriate clothing\n\nWhat We’ll Do \nDepending on conditions\, we will focus on one or more of the following: \n\nPulling young buckthorn saplings where soil conditions allow\nIdentifying and protecting young bur oak saplings\nMarking berry-producing buckthorn for future removal\nRemoving buckthorn branches from previous clearings. \n\nWhy This Matters \nBuckthorn removal is where this work begins\, but it is not the goal. By clearing it\, we open light\, space\, and possibility for the forest to return. Native trees like bur oak can begin to regenerate\, understory plants can reappear\, and the relationships that define a healthy system can start to rebuild. This is long-term work—less about restoring a fixed past and more about setting the conditions for what can emerge over time. With steady effort\, we are helping shape a forest that can outlast us\, one that continues to grow and renew itself for generations—as though we were never here. \nA Different Kind of Work \nThis work asks something different of us. It’s not just about removing a plant\, but about learning to notice what is here\, what is missing\, and what is trying to return. It’s an opportunity to slow down\, pay attention\, and take part in the recovery of a place over time. Once we learn to listen\, we can begin to hear what the land once was—and what it can become again \nLooking Ahead \nThis is the beginning of an ongoing effort. Future events will continue this work\, expanding to other areas of the park and building a community of people engaged in its care. \nWe hope to begin introducing simple signage in the area so others can understand the work and find ways to get involved. Our future events will include removal of fallen buckthorn branches\, harvesting bur oak acorns for nearby plantings\, and more. Please share this event with others. \nWalking Stick Project \nAs part of this effort\, and as part of spreading the news\, we will host events for shaping felled buckthorn into walking sticks. Over time\, we intend for these to become shared-use items within the park—available for anyone use and return. Anyone with woodcarving tools or experience is encouraged to reach out.  \nJoin Us \nCome out\, spend a couple hours\, and take part in something that will continue to grow over time.
URL:https://redriverhealth.com/event/forest-restoration-sappling-selection-at-mb-johnson/
CATEGORIES:Red River Restoration
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SUMMARY:Buckthorn Brigade at MB Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Walk Among the Oaks \nA Community Restoration Gathering \nWednesday\, October 8 | 5:30–7:30 PM \nMB Johnson Park\, Moorhead \nJoin us for an early evening of connection\, ecological care\, and seasonal beauty beneath the falling canopy of the majestic Bur Oaks at MB Johnson Park. \nWe’ll begin with a visit to one of the oldest Bur Oaks in the Moorhead Parks. This large towering tree is believed to be over 200 years old. After hearing her story\, we’ll learn about the invasive Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) threatening her understory—and take action. \nBur Oaks are keystone giants of our riparian forests — they stabilize riverbanks\, nurture habitat\, and support biodiversity. But Common Buckthorn aggressively invades\, choking out oak seedlings\, altering soil and light conditions\, and reducing the forest’s resilience. Without action\, our forests risk becoming thickets instead of thriving native woodlands. \nVolunteers will help clear buckthorn to protect the next generation of native trees. \nDetails: \n\n\nWear sturdy clothing\, leather gloves\, and shoes suitable for light forest work\, safety glasses can be important for those who get deeper into buckthorn thickets. \n\n\nFamilies and children welcome \n\n\nNo prior experience needed \n\n\nBuckthorn is easiest to identify in mid-autumn when its green leaves remain after others have dropped \n\n\nRSVP encouraged \n\n\nOptional post-event gathering for refreshments nearby \n\n\n  \nLet’s honor the trees\, the land\, and each other—through presence and participation. \nMoorhead Parks and Recreation and Red River Health have combined to facilitate this event.
URL:https://redriverhealth.com/event/buckthorn-brigade-at-mb-johnson/
CATEGORIES:Red River Restoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Angotti":MAILTO:rangotti@redriverhealth.com
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SUMMARY:Red River Cleanup and Buckthorn Removal Event – April 21
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day Weekend with Us at MB Johnson Park! \nTHIS MONDAY AFTER EASTER WEEKEND\nWe’re organizing an Earth Day celebration by spending an afternoon with active stewardship of the Red!\nLand Restoration\, Communal Engagement\, Egg Hunts\, and Shared Food\nPlease RSVP below so we have an idea of how much food and supplies are needed.\n\nRestore the Red\nJoin us this Monday\, April 21st\n\n4:00-6:00 PM\n\n  \nCleanup and Buckthorn Management\nMB Johnson Park 3601 11th St N\, Moorhead\, MN 56560\n– Meet near the playground\, introduce project\, gear\, safety\, and break into groups.\n– Kids can participate in the egg hunt and do some stewardship work if they are interested.\n– Cleanup Crew can head to Snakey Creek and beyond for debris pickup\n– Buckthorn Crew will identify\, mark\, and prune young saplings\n– Meet back at the playground at 5:45p\n\n6:30-8:00 PM\nShared Meal: Taco Bar & Potluck\nRed River Health 824 Main\, Fargo\, 2nd floor\n\n\nWe’re excited for this project\, see you on Monday!\n\n \nThis event is brought to you in collaboration with Moorhead Parks\, River Keepers\, NW Regional Sustainable Development Partnership\,\nEnrichment Operation\, Conservation Minnesota \, Folk School Movement\, and Red River Health. \n 
URL:https://redriverhealth.com/event/red-river-cleanup-and-buckthorn-removal-event-april-21/
CATEGORIES:Red River Restoration
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SUMMARY:Buckthorn Roundup - October 15th\, MB Johnson Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 15 at MB Johnson Park in Moorhead for a Buckthorn Management Event!\nMB Johnson Park is one of the largest city parks in the Red River Valley. In addition to its wide open recreational areas\, the park features miles of scenic trails along the Red River and adjacent Snakey Creek. Unfortunately\, it has also become home to the invasive shrub known as Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). \n \nThe City of Moorhead Forestry Department is teaming up with volunteers to remove this aggressive plant. This ongoing effort will take time and a lot of help\, but with persistence\, we can reduce buckthorn’s chokehold on the riparian forests of the Red River Valley. \nWe’ll be meeting near the playground at MB Johnson at 4:00 PM. Please wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes\, as well as a good pair of gloves to shield yourself from the plant’s thorns. \nMid-October is an ideal time to tackle buckthorn\, as it is one of the last plants to drop its leaves. Its glossy\, oval\, dark green leaves stand out when most other plants have already changed color or shed their leaves\, making buckthorn easier to spot. Once you’ve seen it\, you won’t forget it. \nRSVP if you can join us for this important event! \n  \n 
URL:https://redriverhealth.com/event/buckthorn-roundup-october-15th-mb-johnson-park/
CATEGORIES:Red River Restoration
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SUMMARY:Drum Flow Session- May 22nd - WEDNESDAY\, MB Johnson Park
DESCRIPTION:OFFICIAL LAUNCH\nOn March 22nd we will be taking Drum Flow Sessions public.  Please RSVP to help with this event! \nOur sessions have traditionally been on Tuesday nights. However\, on May 22nd we will host our Drum Flow Session on a Wednesday evening. Red River Health is working in collaboration with several specialists in the field of Land Restoration for an event on the evening of Wednesday\, May 22nd.  The event will start out with a gathering at MB Johnson Park in Moorhead at 4:30 pm. Volunteers will be introduced to the invasive species Buckthorn and learn about its impact on the native forests of our area\, After an introductory tour\, volunteers will be invited to help manage this species by pulling buckthorn from the forests. This will be followed up with a BBQl and our first public Drum Flow Session. \nVolunteers:\nPlease consider volunteering for this event. We will need support from several participants of our current sessions for this event to be a success! First we will need to transport or collection of percussion equipment to the park around 3:45. Second\, we will need a volunteer to keep the equipment secure during the land management phase of the event. Finally\, we will need facilitators available to introduce people to the equipment and facilitate a session. Please RSVP if you will be able to attend and email me if you will be able to help with any of these challenges. Deep gratitude to  you all for helping get our sessions this far. \n 
URL:https://redriverhealth.com/event/drum-flow-session-may-22nd-wednesday-mb-johnson-park/
CATEGORIES:Drum Flow Sessions,Red River Restoration
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SUMMARY:Protect the Oak Forest of MB Johnson Park
DESCRIPTION:Help Protect the Oak forests along the Red River\nMB Johnson Park is one of the largest city parks in the Red River Valley. In addition to providing several open recreational areas\, there are many miles of trails that navigate the Red River and Snakey creek. Unfortunately the park has also become a habitat for the invasive shrub known as common buckthorn. Come join other volunteers in managing this invasive species and then\, enjoy some food and rhythms afterward. \n2024 Buckthorn Removal Poster \n\n\n\n\nPlease wear sturdy\, close-toed shoes\, work clothes\, and gloves. Long pants and a long-sleeved shirt recommended. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://redriverhealth.com/event/protect-the-oak-forest-of-mb-johnson-park/
CATEGORIES:Red River Restoration
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SUMMARY:Clean the Stream Event
DESCRIPTION:A plastic bottle like the one in this image will take over 400 years to degrade. A bur oak tree (one of the keystone plant species of our local forests) can live over 400 years. I often wonder which of these two is more likely to be our legacy 400 years from now. If we can so something about it\, shouldn’t we?\nI spend many hours with my dog Buck walking the parks along the Red River. Most days we bring home a backpack full of debris. Stay tuned as I develop plans for a clean up sponsored by Red River Health. Each time the Red River rises and falls she leaves bags full of trash along her shores. Plenty of work for all of us! \nThe date listed here is tentative.
URL:https://redriverhealth.com/event/clean-the-stream-event/
CATEGORIES:Red River Restoration
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