In April and May, a group of dedicated volunteers came together to remove dead and down trees and branches in Freeman Park following the removal of buckthorn. Volunteers pulled branches from the woods and stacked them near trails for Shorewood Public Works crews to chip up.
Following cleanup efforts, volunteer residents also planted 120 small trees in the buckthorn removal areas to aid in reforesting the area. An additional 60 trees were planted by Shorewood Public Works. A replacement seed mix has been planted in the removal areas to inhibit the return of buckthorn and suppress other invasive species.
How do I get involved?
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About the Buckthorn Removal Project
In 2021, the City of Shorewood received a $50,000 MnDNR grant (with a $20,000 city match) to remove buckthorn from wooded areas in Freeman Park. The grant deadline to complete buckthorn removal is June 30, 2024. Visit the Buckthorn Removal Project page to learn more.
Thank You
Thank you to all of the volunteers and residents who have come to help!
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