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1. How do I know what stewardship project we are doing that day?

The project is subject to change with weather or park needs, whenever possible the event will be updated on the Facebook event. You can also call the park office at 651-430-8370.

2. What should I wear/what should I bring with me?

In general, you should wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and weather appropriate clothes. If you have them, you can bring work/gardening gloves.

Always bring water and feel free to bring your own snack if you’d like. Other things to think about bringing include sunscreen and/or bug spray.

3. Will an event ever be cancelled? How will I know?

If the weather forecast is bad, a call will be made to cancel the event by 3:00 pm the Friday before the event. This will be updated on the monthly Facebook event or you can call the park office at 651-430-8370. If you have not seen anything by 3:00 pm, assume the event is still happening. If there is lightning during the event, it is automatically cancelled.

4. Do I need to purchase a parks permit to attend?

No, a single day volunteer parking pass will be provided to you when you arrive at the Eagle Point Lake Trailhead. If you do have a parks permit, that will work as well.

5. Can I bring kids come with me?

Yes, kids are welcome but any minors under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

6. I forgot to RSVP, can I still come?

Yes, please do! It helps us if you RSVP, but volunteers are always welcome.

7. What if I have to leave early?

Not a problem, just come for as long as you can and express this to the head steward when you arrive.

8. What if I am late?

The volunteers will be at Eagle Point Lake Trailhead until 9:40 every day.

If you are later than 9:40 am, stop in at the park office at the park entrance. Tell them you are here to volunteer with natural resources and they will provide you a parking pass and let you know where to meet the group.

9. What if I am unavailable on Saturdays?

If you have a group of approximately 10+ people and would like to come volunteer, see section for “Group Volunteer opportunities”.

10. What if I want to be more involved?

Think about being a head volunteer steward! This position requires a higher level of commitment, take a look at the details/application at this link
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/23787/Head-Volunteer-Steward-Application.
If you are interested, complete and e-mail the application to: dan.macswain@co.washington.mn.us. The head steward commitment will typically begin at the beginning of the year.