Aug
5

Wed, August 5, Buckthorn Removal @ Minnehaha Park, 6:00-8:00pm

  • Wabun Picnic Area lower parking level (free) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On our typical Buckthorn events we meet at the free lower parking lot of Wabun Picnic Area (weather permitting) to head down the trailhead to the park.

Just follow the signs downhill towards the Veterans Home from 46th St E and Godfrey Parkway near the Ford Parkway Bridge. Then when you get to a fork and a stone marker that says “Wabun Picnic Area” take the right fork towards the lower level picnic area parking lot. We head down to Minnehaha Park on the trail across from the brown Park Board Operations building.

Wear sturdy shoes and long pants and bring a water bottle. to stay hydrated. We are well supplied with tools, thanks to a People for Park Fund grant from Minneapolis Parks Foundation . We provide training, tools and work gloves. Link to a google map directions to the meet up location. https://goo.gl/maps/C9u6SRAG5DUaQBTP7

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Early Spring Ephemeral Walk and BioBlitz
May
3

Early Spring Ephemeral Walk and BioBlitz

Come out and volunteer at a spring ephemerals BioBlitz event at Minnehaha Regional Park. We’re partnering withe the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board to engage in Citizen Science to observe and document species in the park using the iNaturalist app. The results can be viewed as a project by anyone using the app, and it can also be used as a baseline of species biodiversity. This is a family friendly event, and pre-registration is required through the Minneapolis Parks. For more information and to register, open the Event link.

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Burdock (not Buckthorn) Removal @ Minnehaha Park, Saturday, April 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Apr
11

Burdock (not Buckthorn) Removal @ Minnehaha Park, Saturday, April 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm

  • Wabun Picnic Area lower parking level (free) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It should be perfect buckthorn slaying on Saturday. We’re planning on also doing alternate tasks such as relocating a pile of buckthorn debris to a location where Forestry Dept can bring their trucks. Still, we recommend sturdy boots. We’ll be in the park on Saturday 1-3:00.

See you there!! For more instructions, open the event.

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Buckthorn Removal @ Minnehaha Park, Saturday, March 28, 1:00-3:00pm
Mar
28

Buckthorn Removal @ Minnehaha Park, Saturday, March 28, 1:00-3:00pm

  • Wabun Picnic Area lower parking level (free) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It should be perfect buckthorn slaying on Saturday. We’re planning on also doing alternate tasks such as relocating a pile of buckthorn debris to a location where Forestry Dept can bring their trucks. Still, we recommend sturdy boots. We’ll be in the park on Saturday 1-3:00.

See you there!! For more instructions, open the event.

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Buckthorn Removal @ Minnehaha Park, Saturday, March 21, 1:00-3:00pm
Mar
21

Buckthorn Removal @ Minnehaha Park, Saturday, March 21, 1:00-3:00pm

  • Wabun Picnic Area lower parking level (free) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The weather forecast predicts 70 degree temps! Beautiful for working, but a little soggy from the melt. We’re planning on doing alternate tasks such as relocating a pile of buckthorn debris to a location where Forestry Dept can bring their trucks. Still, we recommend sturdy boots. We’ll be in the park on Saturday 1-3:00.

See you there!! For more instructions, open the event.

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Traditional Teachings About Birds
Jan
29

Traditional Teachings About Birds

We’re proud to partner with Urban Bird Collective for our upcoming virtual zoom event. Hope Flanagan (Seneca) from the Turtle clan is a local indigenous elder, who teaches about plants and animals and indigenous cultural beliefs and traditions. She’ll be sharing stories and traditional teachings about birds.

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Dec
16

Guest Speakers: Minnehaha Regional Park Updates from MPRB

Guest Speakers: Minnehaha Regional Park Updates from MPRB

Tuesday, December 16, 6:00pm at Matthews Recreation Center in Minneapolis.

Join us for a public meeting with updates from Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board officials related to Minnehaha Regional Park.

Carol HejlStone, Project Manager of the Minnehaha Park Infrastructure Improvement plan, will be sharing updates and progress on planning and project.

Adam Arvidson, MPRB Director of Strategic Planning and FMP’’s newly appointed Agreement Representative and Plan Champion for our Memorandum of Understanding with the Park Board, will speak on his role and relationship with our Friends group.

FREE, Open to the public. Light snacks will be served. Parking available in the Seward Montessori School parking lot and on the residential streets.

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