On Give to the Max Day 2023, we honored our founder’s vision to bring more tree canopy to St. Paul.
Board member Kathy Sidles wins Conservation Advocate award
Working on behalf of Pig’s Eye Park, the Bruce Vento Trail and the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee.
Give to the Max for founder Peggy Lynch’s vision
Friends of the Parks and Trails founder Peggy Lynch will turn 90 in December. Her goal is to plant more trees.
Vote on Tuesday! And support the city sales tax
City of Saint Paul residents will vote on Tuesday, November 7 for a 1 cent sales tax initiative, plus City Council and School Board.
Treetop Views: October 2023
Friends of the Parks and Trails’ new monthly newsletter, Treetop Views, will share information about city and county parks, trails and green spaces.
City Council approves upgrades to Pig’s Eye Park
Friends of the Parks and Trails was among nine neighborhood and environmental groups to advocate for city-funded improvements.
Smoke-free parks law to include cannabis; plus East Side concerns
Recent parks news: trash in East Side parks and a reaffirmation that no tobacco or marijuana smoking is allowed in city parks.
Learn more about St. Paul’s proposed 1% sales tax
Study up on the 1% sales tax that the City of Saint Paul is proposing for street repair and park enhancements. Then vote November 7!
Star Tribune: ‘Keep Expanding the Midtown Greenway’
The Midtown Greenway is one of the City of Minneapolis’ chief cycling assets. Now it’s time to extend the Greenway into St. Paul.