Minnetonka Natural Resources to host Buckthorn and Brews Nov. 21

Saturday, Nov. 21, Minnetonka Natural Resources and Unmapped Brewing Co./Base Camp Coffee will host Buckthorn and Brews, a community volunteer event focused on clearing buckthorn at Kinsel Park followed by a community social.Registered volunteers will gather at 9 a.m. at Base Camp (14635 Excelsior Blvd.) The volunteer crew will walk together to Kinsel Park to clear buckthorn and put down seed to promote native plant growth beginning at 9:45 p.m..At noon, volunteers will return to Unmapped/Base Camp to enjoy a complimentary beer or coffee, a discount at the food truck and a prize raffle. Natural Resources staff will be available to answer questions about buckthorn control, volunteering with the city and more.Tools will be provided, but volunteers should bring work gloves and eye protection. Crew members should dress for outdoor work and the day's weather.Activities will also be offered at the park for kids (ages 5 and up) while adults are volunteering.

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