We wanted to let you know about various events coming up at Grass Lake Wetland in Minneapolis this summer/fall. Please feel free to spread the word!
All events are free and meet at the fenced garden on the southeast shore – please register so we know how many supplies to bring to each event and so we can reach out in case of a rain-out/etc.
- Breakfast Bioblitz (free donut holes and coffee – just bring your mobile device with iNaturalist app), Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 9-10am, Register
- Buckthorn Bust, Sat, Sept 12, 2026 at 1-3pm, Register
- Buckthorn Berry Collection and Ink-Making Workshop, Sat, Sept 12, 2026 at 3-4pm, Register (supplies provided)
- Buckthorn Inkscapes, Sat, Sept 19, 2026 at 10-11am, Register (supplies provided)
- Buckthorn Bust, Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 1-3pm, Register
- Buckthorn Bust, Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 1-3pm, Register
Looking forward to it – hope to see you soon!
About Grass Lake Wetland
Did you know Grass Lake Wetland is a 27 acre wetland, and although it is surrounded by an urban environment, it attracts a large diversity of wildlife? It is a DNR protected water body and is under the jurisdiction of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The land around the lake is owned by the City of Minneapolis and is under the management of Public Works. Grass Lake, Richfield Lake, and Wood Lake, while separate entities today, were once a single system. There is currently a connecting pipe between Grass Lake and Richfield Lake.
The entirety of Grass Lake falls within a Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Habitat Corridor, highlighting the location’s importance when considering planning efforts. Additionally, MPRB’s comprehensive plan, “Parks for All, 2021-2036,” describes a goal (Goal #6) to strengthen ecological connections of higher quality ecological areas and minimizing the effects of habitat fragmentation. Grass Lake serves as the southernmost body of water in Minneapolis nearest to a noted biodiversity hot spot at the intersection of Bryant Avenue South and Minnehaha Creek, thereby functioning as an important connector and protective refugia for the animals that shape our local ecosystems.
Join the Grass Lake Restoration Team to stay informed and check out events!
