News - Friends of the Parks and Trails

June 12, 2018

Annual Membership Meeting (and picnic, yum!)

All members in good standing are invited to attend the Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 5:30pm. We will be gathering in the beautiful Newell Park this year, located at 900 Fairview … [Read more...]

April 20, 2018

Tree Sale Order Deadline Extended to April 23

Woo Hoo, it's finally getting warmer! Spring may arrive, after all. To help you embrace this new season, we've extended our sale order deadline to midnight, Monday, April 23. Time to make some … [Read more...]

April 15, 2018

Tree Sale Deadline Approaches Even As Snow Falls

Believe it or not, spring will actually arrive eventually. While we wait, a great thing to do is plan your garden! We're offering lots of tasty fruit and nut options, in addition to lovely trees, … [Read more...]

February 21, 2018

Parks Add Economic Value For Everyone

Study after study has drawn direct links to the economic value that parks add to communities. Access to green space for homeowners and renters alike is important for so many reasons. Kids who have … [Read more...]

February 8, 2018

Tree Sale Featured on Kare 11 TV News Segment

Check out this news feature of our tree sale and donation program. http://www.kare11.com/mobile/article/news/gift-your-community-with-a-tree/89-516226232 … [Read more...]

February 7, 2018

Tree Sale is On! Buy Awesome Plants and Make a Donation to a Park

Hip, hip, hooray, spring must be on its way! Our Annual Tree Sale is happening. We've got some exciting fruit options this year. Eat local? You betcha! Nothing more local than fruit from your own … [Read more...]

December 7, 2017

Accomplishments for 2017

We graciously appreciate the trust our supporters place in us. We work hard to speak on behalf of parks, trails, and open space and to educate the public on issues affecting them. If you're looking … [Read more...]

September 17, 2017

World-Class Ford Site Deserves World-Class Development

The St. Paul City Council is holding a public hearing on Wednesday at 5:30, City Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. in downtown St. Paul. If you cannot attend, or … [Read more...]

August 23, 2017

Perspectives from Parks People

Staff joined the nearly 1,000 participants at the City Parks Alliance Greater and Greener International Parks Conference held in the Twin Cities earlier this month. It was invigorating and inspiring … [Read more...]