The first in-person annual meeting since 2019 will be taking place at Battle Creek on June 14, 2023. All members of the organization are welcome!
Updated bylaws seek to reflect changing language
Members and the board voted in June 2023 to use inclusive “they/them” pronouns in Friends of the Parks and Trails’ bylaws.
Friends of the Parks supports sales tax, Midway Peace Park
On April 6, Friends of the Parks and Trails joined a number of city workers and local journalists to watch the opening of St. Paul’s asphalt plant. Despite the day’s […]
City, County Parks Need Your Voice Today!
If you use and enjoy our city and county parks and trails, urge your state House and Senate representatives to increase funding!
Ramsey County to post ‘No Trespassing’ signs at grasslands
In collaboration with a number of environmental groups, Ramsey County has agreed to post signs asking visitors to stay off the 77 acres of grasslands just east of Battle Creek […]
Engage with us again: Facebook, member survey
We are delighted to alert our Friends and Members that our Facebook account is active again. We were locked out of the account for a time (it’s a convoluted story), […]
Preserve open spaces: grasslands, former golf course
Dear members and friends, Best wishes to you all for a Happy New Year! This year is beginning with a new spirit of hope as vaccines are being distributed and […]
Unveiling Our Strategic Plan, 2019-2024
We’re excited to share our Strategic Plan 2019-2024 with you. While we have always had a Work Plan that was guided by our Vision and Mission, we did not have […]
Year in Review, 2016
Year in Review, 2016 (It has been a busy one! Please consider an end-of-year donation or membership to help us keep on truckin’ in 2017. Thank you, and stay warm […]