You and your family, friends, and colleagues are encouraged to join Saint Paul Parks and Recreation at our conservation and cleanup events, held April through October each year.  All events are family friendly and no prior experience is needed - just come prepared to learn, contribute, and have a good time!  Training and education, tools and gloves will be provided.

Como Park Nagasaki Tree Planting Event - Full
Number of Volunteers Needed: 50
Saturday, June 9th 8:00am - 10:00am
To be placed on the waiting list please email Andy at

Saint Paul has been selected as one of twenty sites in the United States to plant cherry blossom trees for the 100th anniversary of Japan's gift of 1000 sakura trees that now grace Washington D.C.

The trees will serve as an enduring symbol of the friendship between Japan and St. Paul. The Saint Paul-Nagasaki Sister City affiliation has been commemorated by exchanges of official gifts and delegations on important occasions.These have enriched the cultural heritage of both cities.

Volunteers are needed to help plant trees and are encouraged to stay afterward for the dedication and ceremony. More details will be included as the date becomes closer.

Como Park Burdock Removal - 92 Volunteers Still Needed
Number of Volunteers Needed: 100+
Saturday, June 23rd, 9:00am- 11:00am
To register for this event Click Here.

Volunteers are needed to help remove burdock in the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom. Burdock is considered to be a noxious weed that competes with other native species. Burrs also attach to humans, animals, and plants, spreading the seed to a variety of different areas. The Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources Unit will be on hand to kickoff the event, provide training, and educate community members about the project. This is a fun family friendly event.

The Como classroom provides environmental education and historical interpretation for school children and adults, habitat for native wildlife, and an urban woodland oasis for the inner-city community where local place-based, hands-on environmental learning opportunities are rare. 

National Publics Land Day at Crosby Regional Park
Number of Volunteers Needed: TBA
Saturday, September 29th

Description and time: TBA