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...]

We are excited to announce that work has officially begun at Dickerman Park. The western half of the park is scheduled to be completed by Spring, 2018. This more-than-a-century-old dream is finally … [Read more...]

If you haven't already, please RSVP and plan to join us for the meeting and picnic next week.  Membership and meeting details can be found here: Invitation to 2017 Annual … [Read more...]

Well, technically you may choose to start your trip in Minneapolis and float to St. Paul, so I guess that is two cities.  However, when you're on this stretch of the Mississippi River that runs … [Read more...]

The order deadline for our Annual Tree Sale is coming right up. April 21 is the last day to place your order for these great plants. Imagine going into your backyard to pick a plum for breakfast. … [Read more...]

You did it!  When the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asked for feedback on the regulations guiding protections of the Mississippi River and environs, you made your voices heard. In … [Read more...]

Year in Review, 2016  (It has been a busy one!  Please consider an end-of-year donation or membership to help us keep on truckin' in 2017.  Thank you, and stay warm out there.) Vision of Friends of … [Read more...]