10am – 1pm, August 30 (CANCELLED) | September 27 | November 8
***August 30 Buckthorn Bust is Cancelled***
Buckthorn is an invasive plant and unfortunately was planted purposefully at one point in our history. The goal is to remove invasive plants and replace them with native plants that are more supportive to our birds, bees, and other insects; maintain healthy soil and prevent erosion; and promote clean water. We have earmarked some KNA funds to purchase native plants to replace buckthorn and we will apply for grants that would support this action.
In November 2024, at Grass Lake, we held a Buckthorn Bust with two groups of our neighbors focused on the west and south sides of the lake. The piles of buckthorn cut down were impressive and later picked up by the City of Minneapolis.
This year, we plan to hold events on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 30, September 27, and November 8. For more information and to register:
2025 Kickoff to Buckthorn Season
Also, sign up for the Facebook group called Friends of Grass Lake for reminders and more information about Grass Lake:
