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Upcoming Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming volunteer opportunities will be listed below. Also, follow our Facebook page for up-to-date announcements on different volunteer events. You can also join our mailing list by clicking here.
We are looking for volunteers to help burn the brush piles at Kelly Creek Nature Preserve.
When: Wednesday, March 4th
Where: Kelly Creek Nature Preserve, we will meet at the parking lot.
Time: 8:00 am until 2:00 pm
How: Dead trees and brush have been cut and stacked. Volunteers will tend to burning brush piles and work to promote a complete burn by pushing unburned material into the center of the burn.
Equipment Needed: Pitchforks, shovels or rakes. Work gloves and old clothes - hot ash tends to burn holes in clothes). Safety glasses and face protection from heat such as neck gaiters, scarf of face shield.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
If interested in volunteering please contact Land Stewardship Manager, Marty Engel and let him know you will be volunteering for by emailing him at marty@kinniriver.org
School District of River Falls - Community Education
Managing Your Rural Property to Protect the Kinni
We all make an impact on our land. Learn ways to naturally enhance your property to help protect our water. We will talk about methods of soil and water conservation, from small butterfly gardens to large habitat restoration, and how you can access advice and possibly funding for your efforts. You have the ability to make a difference! Click here to register.
INSTRUCTORS: Becky Brathal, Aleisha Miller, Maureen Ash
DATE: Monday, February 23rd
TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
PLACE: River Falls High School, Room D102
CLASS FEE: $10
MATERIALS FEE: $5
St. Croix Valley - Wisconsin Master Naturalist
The Wisconsin Master Naturalist program supports a network of well-informed volunteers and instructors dedicated to conservation service, leadership, and lifelong learning. Through expert-led trainings out in nature and in the classroom, Master Naturalists are equipped to address environmental challenges facing the state. Make a positive impact through stewardship, citizen science, and educational activities. Aleisha Miller is helping with a local training that meets one Saturday a month, March-August. Registration opens January 12. The link has specific information. Click here to register.
INSTRUCTOR: Jen Vieth, Aleisha Miller, Ash Goldbeck
DATE: Sa - March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug 15
TIME: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
PLACE: Locations across the St. Croix River Valley
CLASS FEE: $300
Mark your calendars for Nature Fest 2026 on
Saturday, October 3rd!
Stay tuned for sponsorship options, volunteer opportunities, activities, and much more!