Jim Proctor and the Friends Invasive Plant Action Group were selected to receive the 2009 Remarkable Volunteer Service Award from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Jim is the volunteer coordinator for the Friends Invasive Action Committee. The group was nominated by Susan Wilkins, Curator of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, for the extensive and critical work they have accomplished in helping to control invasive plants in and around the Garden. The award ceremony for recipients was held on Wednesday April 7th, 2010 at MPRB headquarters, 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis. The award includes a $500 donation to the Garden.

Jim is shown at left in 2008 working on one of the Garlic Mustard pulls at Eloise Butler.