Invasive Wild Parsnip Pull

Duluth Parks and Recreation and its partner organization, the Duluth Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, are hosting five wild parsnip eradication events in July. Volunteers are needed.

Attendees must wear long-sleeved clothing, pants and closed-toed shoes. Additional protective equipment, tools and instruction will be provided; no prior experience is needed. The events will take place rain or shine, though they will be canceled if there is lightening.

Invasive Wild Parsnip Pull – Spirit Mountain
Meet at Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue parking lot at 8551 Grand Ave.
Tuesday, July 11, 6 to 8 p.m.

Invasive Wild Parsnip Pull – Indian Point
Meet at the Waabizheshikana access near Indian Point Campground at 7000 Pulaski St.
Wednesday, July 12, 9 to 11 a.m.

Invasive Wild Parsnip Pull – Waabizheshikana: The Marten Trail
Meet at the Waabizheshikana access at 8298 Bayhill Drive
Thursday, July 13, 9 to 11 a.m.

Invasive Wild Parsnip Pull – Raleigh Street
Meet at 6800 Raleigh St.
Wednesday, July 19, 9 to 11 a.m.

Invasive Wild Parsnip Pull – Raleigh Street
Meet at 6800 Raleigh St.
Thursday, July 20, 9 to 11 a.m.

Wild parsnip is an invasive plant that presents a public health concern. Touching the plant without protective gear can cause a painful rash and blistering. Wild Parsnip has been found along Waabizheshikana: The Marten Trail, Willard Munger State Trail and the Lakewalk. Intervention is necessary to address the plant’s continued spread. For more information about wild parsnip, visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources webpage.

For more information about the events contact Lori Seele, CISMA Coordinator, at 218-393-9581 and lori @ stewardshipnetwork.org.