One of my favorite aspects of the work of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation is the partnerships forged through the People for Parks Fund. We...
Category: People for Parks Fund
The Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s People for Parks Fund awards $57,570 to 11 projects that are connecting people to nature and each other in Minneapolis parks
Baztec Outdoors, Folwell Neighborhood Association, Huellas Latinas, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis Sailing Club, Minneapolis...
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...
Minneapolis Parks Foundation invites applicants for 2023 People for Parks Fund grants
Updated 3/8/2023: Deadline has been extended to March 24, 2023! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local nonprofits, government agencies, and community groups...
2022 Highlights and Reflections
Unlike plunging into the Covid pandemic in 2020, which happened literally overnight for many of us, emerging from this life- and world-changing...
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...
People for Parks Fund Advisory Committee Welcomes Matt Bourque, Jennifer Herman Spiller, Judy Hohmann, and Miluska Novota
The Minneapolis Parks Foundation is delighted to welcome four new parks-lovers to our People for Parks Fund Advisory Committee. Matt Bourque,...
2022 Posters for Parks Show Was a Record-Setting Celebration of our Creative Community
Hundreds of parks and poster-art lovers descended on Royal Foundry Craft Spirits on Saturday, October 22, to celebrate the creative...
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...