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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

October 24, 2023

Introducing ‘Treetop Views’

Friends of the Parks and Trails’ new monthly newsletter, Treetop Views, will share information about city and county parks, trails and green spaces.

Posted in: Current Projects, Newsletter

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

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

The pavilion at Como Park

September 20, 2023

Learn more about St. Paul’s proposed 1% sales tax

Study up on the 1% sales tax that the City of Saint Paul is proposing for street repair and park enhancements. Then vote November 7!

Posted in: Past Projects

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