Volunteers at Mill Ruins Park will work with National Park Service, Minnesota Historical Society, and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board staff to give students a “hands on” opportunity to learn about wheat (grain) and Minneapolis milling history.
Volunteers will assist students (grades 4-6) in hand milling small quantities of wheat, using various levels of technology. Student do the milling work. Volunteers may also assist students in recording activities in their journals. Approximately 100-120 students per day will participate in this activity.
- Bring a lunch.
- Dress to be outdoors.
- Park in the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board parking on the west side of the stone arch bridge.
To sign-up visit: https://parkconnection.org/volunteer
Upcoming shifts are May 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2019. Generally shifts start between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and wrap-up at between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. depending on the day.
