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May 20, 2024

Weekend birding events are underway

Learn more about birding, or just the beauty of being quiet in the woods, on these four collaborative local gatherings.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects / Friends of Swede Hollow, Saint Paul Audubon Society

May 17, 2024

Parks Giving Day is big success!

Executive Director Lauren Dees-Erickson helped celebrate the city’s award-winning parks system on May 16 in Rice Park.

Posted in: Past Projects / Frogtown Green, Parks Giving Day, Peggy's Grove

May 16, 2024

Board openings for Friends of the Parks and Trails

Concerned about climate change, green space? Eager to advance your leadership skills? Apply for our volunteer board of directors.

Posted in: Board of Directors, Current Projects

March 5, 2024

Fishing tackle is killing swans, county says

Swans are dying on Sucker Lake in Vadnais Heights, and Ramsey County natural resources is asking for your help!

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects

February 25, 2024

Treetop Views: Contact your legislators!

Off-road trails are growing in number around the state, putting habitat and water resources increasingly at risk.

Posted in: Current Projects, Newsletter

January 18, 2024

Cannabis use in St. Paul parks: What is safe? What is fair?

Should cannabis products be allowed in St. Paul parks? The city Parks and Rec Commission welcomes your feedback.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects / cannabis, Parks and Rec Commission

St. Paul resident Jeanne Weigum poses in a garden.

December 22, 2023

City Council honors past Friends board member

Friends board member emerita Jeanne Weigum remains an active volunteer in native gardening, dog rescue and anti-smoking initiatives.

Posted in: Awards, Board of Directors

A person looks at signage describing the sacred burial bounds at Mounds Park in St. Paul.

December 13, 2023

Treetop Views: Restoring Mounds Park

Indian Mounds Regional Park is being reclaimed; organizations band together to combat dangerous vape waste; and more news.

Posted in: Announcements, Newsletter

Two women talk in the grasslands east of Battle Creek Regional Park.

December 7, 2023

Board member wins Conservation Advocate award

Working on behalf of Pig’s Eye Park, the Bruce Vento Trail and the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee.

Posted in: Awards, Board of Directors / Bruce Vento Trail, Pig's Eye Park

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