Bringing down buckthorn event set at state park

Help stop the alien invasion at William O’Brien State Park on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the William O’Brien State Park softball fields. Be sure to bring your working gloves and help us rid the forest of the invasive species, buckthorn.

Then let’s turn that unwanted pile of buckthorn into a beautiful walking stick that you can use in the park and take home. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Loppers will be provided. Programs are free at William O’Brien, but a state park vehicle permit is needed to enter any Minnesota State Park. William O’Brien is located 2 miles north of Marine on St. Croix on Highway 95. For more information, call the park at 651-433-0500.

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