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