Stewardship Series: Trailhead Cleanup (Louisville Swamp)

You've heard the phrase "Leave it better than you found it", right? Well, the refuge is taking it to a whole new level this summer. To wrap up our Summer Stewardship Series, meet us at the North Louisville Swamp Trailhead for an evening of trash pick up in the parking lot and on the connecting trail.

No experience is necessary and will we be providing all of the proper supplies. Please have closed toed shoes, long pants, a water bottle, and bug spray.

This is a drop-in program with optional registration to receive updates on cancelations. A volunteer form will need to be signed upon arrival.

Questions? Contact MinnesotaValley@fws.gov or call (952) 854-5900 (press 1 to reach Visitor Services).

Registration Information: Registration optional here: https://signup.com/go/VrtXavP
Optional registration allows us to prepare supplies and materials for the program, send reminders, and allows us to contact you in the event of inclement weather!

Activity Level: Easy-medium active. There will be standing, walking, and bending down to pick up trash.

Meet Us: Meet us at the Louisville Swamp North Trailhead (Main Parking Area).
3801 145th St West, Shakopee, MN 55379

What To Bring: Close toed shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, long pants, and a water bottle.

Accessibility: Restrooms are located at the parking lot. There are no water fountains or dedicated handicap parking. Trail is nature surface and mostly flat, with a slight slope to reach the Mazomani trail. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter) and may not always be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are no benches in the trail area. Trailhead is a <0.1 mile distance from the parking lot. There are no benches or rest areas in the area.

Accommodation: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.