Volunteer with Saint Paul Natural Resources to care for local parks and wildlife habitats.

Saint Paul Natural Resources, a section of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, offers a wide variety of family-friendly environmental volunteering opportunities for individuals, friends, and small groups. Community members can participate in seasonal community events such as the Citywide Spring Cleanup, Arbor Month plantings at Lilydale Regional Park, and Waterfest at Phalen Regional Park. For those seeking ongoing involvement, dedicated roles are available for Restoration Supervisors, EcoStewards who care for parcels in the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom, and Garden Stewards who maintain gardens across downtown and Como. Groups can also request tailored, private volunteer projects during the growing season to help clean up trash, improve natural areas, and maintain gardens. These opportunities allow participants of all ages and no prior experience to help preserve, protect, and restore Saint Paul's parks, natural areas, and vital ecosystems.