Early Birders – May-August
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 […]
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Vivie 5K/10K
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Lymphoma Walk
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Rose Garden Volunteering
Lyndale Park/Rose Garden Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCalling 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 […]
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Garden Storytime
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThursdays, 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. […]
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Pollinator Gardening at Van Cleve Park
Van Cleve Park 901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHelp 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 […]
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Peace Garden Volunteering
Lyndale Park Peace Garden 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin 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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Afternoon Birding Stroll
Tuesdays, June 2-30, 4-5 pm Join a Naturalist for a late afternoon stroll on the trails in search of the various bird species that call the Garden home. Binoculars are […]
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Help out in the JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden!
JD Rivers Children's Garden 2900 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHelp 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 […]
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Peace Garden Volunteering
Lyndale Park Peace Garden 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin 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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Invertebrate Discovery Walks
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesWednesdays, June 3 – June 24, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Join a naturalist on a walk to discover the hidden kingdoms of insects and other invertebrates in the Garden! We'll learn […]
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Rose Garden Volunteering
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 […]
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Garden Storytime
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThursdays, 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. […]
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Flower Hour
Thursdays, May – August, 5-6 pm Join a Naturalist for an hour-long evening walk through the Garden to see the seasonal wildflowers. The plants are the highlight here in this […]
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Father Hennepin Bluff Stewardship
Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River. As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants to thrive, removing invasive species, and cleaning up the shoreline and park slopes near limestone rocks. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate between various stewardship […]
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Knitting in Nature
Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month, May-August from 6-7:30 pm. (Start date is May 14, 2026) Bring your projects and join fellow crafters in the garden for knitting, crocheting, and crafting in community as Autumn settles in the Garden. All experience levels are welcome! Some chairs provided. No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor […]
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Victory Gardening
Join an MPRB horticulturalist for monthly gardening at Victory Memorial! Dates: Second Friday, May-October, 9-11am Location: Victory Memorial, 4499 Victory Memorial Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55412 Meet by the flagpole Supplies: Gloves and tools will be provided Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - […]
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Cuentos Infantiles en el Jardín – Spanish Storytime
Viernes, 5 de junio – 26 de Agosto, 10:00am – 10:30am ¡Cuentos y actividades sobre la naturaleza dirigidos por un naturalista! No necesita inscribirse; nos reunimos fuera del edificio, Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Niños de 0 a 7 años acompañados con un adulto. _____________________________________________________________ Fridays, June 5 – August 28, from 10:00am – 10:30am Stories […]
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Early Birders – May-August
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 registration necessary, meet at the Garden’s parking lot.
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Loring Park Garden Volunteering
Join us for treats, community, and gardening! Dates: Second Saturday Gardening at Loring Park, May-October Time: 9am, meet in the garden for coffee and treats; 9:30-11:30am gardening Location: Loring Park Garden of the Seasons Supplies: All supplies and instruction provided Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather […]
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Lake of the Isles Cleanup
Help keep our lakes clean while meeting neighbors! Dates: Second Saturdays May-September, 9:30-11:30am Location: Meet on the footpath at Euclid Pl & E Lake of the Isles Pkwy Supplies: Gloves, buckets, bags, rakes and trash pickers are provided Additional Info: You may want to wear tall boots to reach trash at the edge of the […]
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Garden Storytime
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. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with […]
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North Loop Service Saturdays
Join us for North Loop Service Saturday! Riverfront volunteers meet at 10 am at the playground and focus on a specific project each month. Tasks include invasive plant removal, planting, mulching and weeding. Date: Second Saturdays, 10-11:30am Location: James Rice Park Supplies: Tools, gloves and water are provided. Host: This event is hosted by the North […]
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Peace Garden Volunteering
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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Peavey Fountain Gardening
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 […]
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Afternoon Birding Stroll
Tuesdays, June 2-30, 4-5 pm Join a Naturalist for a late afternoon stroll on the trails in search of the various bird species that call the Garden home. Binoculars are available to borrow. Learn to identify birds by their plumage and songs while walking among the flowers. No registration necessary, meet outside the Martha Crone […]
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Habitat Restoration in Theo Wirth
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: […]
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Peace Garden Volunteering
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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Invertebrate Discovery Walks
Wednesdays, June 3 – June 24, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Join a naturalist on a walk to discover the hidden kingdoms of insects and other invertebrates in the Garden! We'll learn about invertebrate identification, their behavior, and ecology as we observe them on the trails. No registration necessary, meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter.
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Board Meeting
Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesBoard Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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