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November 28, 2023

Thanks to you, #GTMD2023 was a success!

On Give to the Max Day 2023, we honored our founder’s vision to bring more tree canopy to St. Paul.

Posted in: Give to the Max, Homepage Slider, Past Projects / Frogtown Green, Give to the Max Day 2023

November 13, 2023

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.

Posted in: Current Projects, Give to the Max / Frogtown Green, Give to the Max

November 6, 2023

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.

Posted in: Announcements, Past Projects

October 5, 2023

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.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects, Homepage Slider

September 27, 2023

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.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects

August 30, 2023

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.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects

August 18, 2023

Advocate for a safer, more accessible entrance to Pig’s Eye Park

Pig’s Eye Park is the largest and least known public park in St. Paul. That can change if you voice support for a city STAR Grant!

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects

Two people look for ground-nesting birds at the Battle Creek grasslands.

August 14, 2023

Summer event season continues: Join the fun!

We’re hosting events throughout the summer to help our members get involved and educated about birds, buses, urban park design and more.

Posted in: Announcements, Past Projects

July 13, 2023

Bruce Vento trail tour will ask: Is there room for BRT?

Reducing driving will protect against climate change. But let’s move the proposed Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit off the Bruce Vento trail.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects

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