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Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek Park

In the fall of 2023, we initiated restoration efforts holding three buckthorn removal events at this neighborhood park. Twelve volunteers including new neighborhood residents and council member candidates contributed over 55 hours working along the namesake creek that was choked with buckthorn, mulberry, and other invasives. In late fall, we met with city forestry staff to discuss the removal of hazardous box elders that were leaning over the park trail. Those trees were removed during the winter. We seeded the upland cleared areas with buckthorn replacement seed mix and the creek edge with a wetland edge mix. We will continue the restoration efforts in 2024, beginning with the removal of garlic mustard and other undesirable perennials in spring, followed by more buckthorn events in the fall. We look forward to restoring the creek corridor and highlighting this park’s natural amenity.

If you would like to help with this effort, please join us for any of the following opportunities below:
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2025 Spring Volunteer Opportunities
April 26th from 10 am to 123 pm

Please email us to add your name to our list to receive periodic park restoration updates or to find out more about this forthcoming restoration: [email protected] 
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Before Fall 2023
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After Fall 2024
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​Friends of Minnetonka Parks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. All donations are tax deductible.
  • Home
  • Friends
    • Mission
    • Who We Are
    • Volunteerism
    • Donate
    • Contact Us
  • VISIT A PARK
    • Big Willow
    • Boulder Creek
    • Cullen
    • Hilloway
    • Jidana
    • Lake Rose
    • Lone Lake
    • Meadow
    • Minnehaha Creek
    • Purgatory
    • Shady Oak
    • Tower Hill
    • Victoria Evergreen
    • Woodgate
  • Resources
    • Native Plants
    • Invasive Plants
    • Videos
    • FAQs >
      • Restoration Basics
      • Restoration and Change
      • Restoration and Ecology
      • Restoration Risks and Cost
      • Restoration and Successful Outcomes
    • Tree Aging App
    • Newsletter
  • Events
    • Education and Social Events