Natural Resources - Beetle Collection
Beetle Collection
Join our natural resources team in the field to help collect Galerucella beetles! Beetles collected on this date will be distributed to our Beetle Parent volunteers to initially start the rearing process for the purple loosestrife biocontrol project. All volunteers will be provided a pair of waders, a safety vest, gloves, and a beetle collection bottle. Volunteers should be comfortable spending time outside and walking/crouching in a wetland habitat. Two shifts are available:
- Tuesday, May 26th from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Central Park in Roseville, MN
- Wednesday, May 27th from 1:00pm-3:00pm in Old National Bank in White Bear Lake, MN
Feel free to reach out to Maria at myoung@wildriversconservancy.org with any questions.
Qualifications Required
- Volunteer Service Agreement Must be Signed
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
