The now complete Washburn Tot Lot Pollinator Garden began as a two-year, two-pronged effort to support species such as the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee...
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8 Minneapolis Parks loved by our Staff!
As we welcome a new staff member, Director of Projects, Vicky Soukaseum, to the Minneapolis Parks Foundation team, we thought we’d touch base...
Six Past People for Parks Fund Grantee Stories
As we celebrate the launch of the third annual People for Parks Fund grant cycle, we’re inspired to look back and share some of the amazing stories...
5 Fantastic Animals to Spot in Minneapolis Parks this Winter
For this month’s Listicle, we teamed up with our friends at the Kroening Nature Center to revisit one of our favorite blog series, featuring...
The Urban Bird Collective Provides Outdoor Birding Activities for BIPOC and LGBTQ Individuals Across the Twin Cities
The Urban Bird Collective was founded by Monica Bryand in 2018 to support birdwatchers of different skill levels in leading walks in their own...
5 Most Visited Listicles in 2022 and 5 that Deserve a Second Look
Looking back on another fantastic year celebrating Minneapolis parks and everything they have to offer, we are compiling a list of your favorite...
Afro-Wellness Series Brings Community Afro Yoga and Cardio Classes to North Commons Park
Started in May of 2022, the Afro-Wellness series at North Commons Park offers fun, healthy, mindful, and relationship-centric fitness classes for...
8 Next Generation of Parks Lectures to Revisit This Fall
As we await the opening of our 2022-2023 Next Generation of Parks Event Series on Tuesday, November 29 with Dr. Nisha Botchwey: Making Healthy...
Seven Spooky Halloween Activities in Minneapolis Parks
As the leaves float to the ground and warm summer evenings turn to crisp, chilly nights, it’s hard not to feel a tingle of excitement and...