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  • Logan Park Improvements Table at Art-a-Whirl

    Join us in the park Friday, May 15 Logan Park is hosting dozens of Art-a-Whirl artists this Friday - and we'll be there too, sharing information about the project and listening to neighborhood residents. Stop by our table to meet project staff and get answers to your questions! Where: Logan Park When: Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5 to […]

  • Early Birders – May-August

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    Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 am Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the Garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist. No […]

  • Rose Garden Volunteering

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    Calling all rose lovers! Join the Deadheaders and develop skills while supporting care of the historic rose garden. Each gardening day will focus on a different topic related to the seasonal maintenance of Lyndale Park Rose Garden. Dates: 1st and 3rd Saturday & select Thursdays, May-October, 9-11am Location: Lyndale Park Rose Garden Meet near the […]

  • Bde Maka Ska Lake Clean-up

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    Help Keep Bde Maka Ska Clean! Dates: Third Saturdays, May-July, 9-11am Location: Meet at Mpls Sailing Center Supplies: Trash pickers and bags provided Host: Green Guardians of Bde Maka Ska Contact akvaaler@gmail.com to get involved, or just show up!

  • Buckthorn Work in the Bird Sanctuary

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    Lyndale Park 1300 42nd St W, Minneapolis, MN, United States +2 more

    Join our conservation team of volunteers to cut Buckthorn! Location: Meet at the Pondview (pumphouse) gate in the south fence along Lake Harriet Parkway, just west of Roseway Road. Parking is available on the parkway. Supplies: Wear layers, gloves, and eye protection. Bring drinking water and a lopper and/or pruner if you can. Event hosted […]

  • Garden Storytime

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    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. […]

  • Family Planting Day at JD Rivers’ Garden

    JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden 2900 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Help get JD Rivers' Garden growing for the season on Family Planning Day! Bring the family and help plant seeds and seedlings that will grow into various produce plants including […]

  • Pollinator Gardening at Van Cleve Park

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    Help out in the three Van Cleve Pollinator Gardens! We meet in Van Cleve Park once a month to work on the Accord Garden (10 am), the Poolside Pollinator Garden (11 am), and the Marshall Field Pollinator Patch (Noon). Dates: 5/16, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1, 9/12 Location: 901 15th Ave SE Supplies: Tools, gloves, and snacks […]

  • Wheels & Bike Rodeo!

    Painter Park 620 W 34th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    At this year's Wheels & Bike Rodeo, families and kids will gear up for riding season with free basic bike repairs provided by Perennial Cycle, a bike skills course. There […]

  • Ramble Ride Minneapolis

    Lake Nokomis - Main Beach 4955 W Lake Nokomis Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Nokomis Main Beach Pavilion 5001 Lake Nokomis Parkway W Minneapolis, MN 55417 Registration Fee: $15 Registration Link Register today for Minneapolis Parks’ first-ever Ramble Ride on Saturday, May 16, 1-4:30 […]

  • Ramble Ride

    Lake Nokomis Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Ride begins and ends at lake Nokomis Beach pavilion Choose your own route from a list of participating parks, locations revealed at beginning of ride This is a self supported […]

  • CityTrail Loppet

    Minneapolis Sculpture Garden 726 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN, United States

  • Peace Garden Volunteering

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    Join the Peacekeepers for staff-led volunteering in the Peace Garden! This fun and friendly group meets twice a week to care for this beloved garden. Activities include planting, weeding, light pruning, and general garden maintenance. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am through October. Location: Lyndale Park Peace Garden. Meet your host Jacob in the parking lot. Supplies: Gloves, tools and […]

  • Overlook Garden Volunteering

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    Garden with us in Stevens Square at the Overlook Garden! * This event is eligible for the Rent Discount Program. Contact Stevens Square Community Organization for more info.   Dates: Monthly Mondays, 5-7pm, May - October. Location: The garden is located on 17th Street between Stevens and 2nd Avenue Supplies: Gloves and tools will be […]

  • Peavey Fountain Gardening

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    Join MPRB staff bright and early at the Peavey Fountain garden! Activities include planting, weeding, light pruning, and general garden maintenance. Dates: First and third Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 am May-October Location: Lake of the Isles, Peavey Fountain Supplies: Gloves, tools and parking passes will be provided Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or […]

  • Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying

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    Help clear buckthorn around Lake Harriet! Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11am, May-September Location: West side of Lake Harriet, between West 42nd and West 44th Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, safety glasses, work gloves, and wear a long sleeve shirt and long pants. We will supply training and tools. If you prefer to bring your […]

  • Buckthorn Work in the Bird Sanctuary

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    Join our conservation team of volunteers to cut Buckthorn! Location: Meet at the Pondview (pumphouse) gate in the south fence along Lake Harriet Parkway, just west of Roseway Road. Parking is available on the parkway. Supplies: Wear layers, gloves, and eye protection. Bring drinking water and a lopper and/or pruner if you can. Event hosted […]

  • Help out in the JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden!

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    JD Rivers Children's Garden 2900 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Help out in the JD Rivers' Children's Garden! Tasks will vary depending on the time of year, but may include: weeding, planting, watering, garden clean-up, soil transportation and more. Dates: Spring and Fall dates, morning and evening times Location: JD Rivers' Children's Garden. 2900 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN. 55405 Parking: Parking is available on the […]

  • Habitat Restoration in Theo Wirth

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    Join us to remove invasive species, including buckthorn, in Theodore Wirth Park! Volunteer activities include cutting, pulling, and hauling buckthorn and other invasive species. No experience is necessary. All instructions and equipment will be provided. Dates: First and third Tuesdays of each month, May through October, 5:30-7:00 Location: Meet in front of the Trailhead Supplies: […]

  • Ribbon Cutting at Stewart Recreation Center

    Join us to celebrate the newly renovated Stewart Recreation Center and the new playground that opened last fall! Tuesday, May 19 from 5:30 to 7 pm Stewart Recreation Center, 2700 12 Ave. S. Enjoy a bounce house, face painting and refreshments Check out all the updates inside the recreation center Brief remarks and a ribbon cutting […]

  • Peace Garden Volunteering

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    Join the Peacekeepers for staff-led volunteering in the Peace Garden! This fun and friendly group meets twice a week to care for this beloved garden. Activities include planting, weeding, light pruning, and general garden maintenance. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am through October. Location: Lyndale Park Peace Garden. Meet your host Jacob in the parking lot. Supplies: Gloves, tools and […]

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