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  • Open Doors: Ard Godfrey House

    Ard Godfrey House 28 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    The annual Doors Open Minneapolis event allows participants to visit approximately 100 private, non-profit and public venues throughout Minneapolis, from businesses to private sites to park buildings. Visit www.doorsopenminneapolis.org for event details, a complete listing of all event sites and free bus passes for Doors Open Minneapolis. Ard Godfrey House Sunday only, May 10, 10am-5pm 28 University […]

  • Peace Garden Volunteering

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    Lyndale Park Peace Garden 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying

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    4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

    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 […]

  • Peace Garden Volunteering

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    Lyndale Park Peace Garden 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Minneapolis East Town Luncheon

    Elliot Park 1000 E 14th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for a relaxed and engaging luncheon for working professionals and local Minneapolis businesses to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful connections. Enjoy lunch catered by Elliot Park's own Lutunji's Palate while expanding your network and getting to know your neighbors and colleagues. Enroll Now

  • Pop Up Dance Party – Bryant Square

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    Bryant Square Park 3101 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    That is right, you read the description correct. Bryant Square is so excited to host 2nd Wednesday of the month "POP UP DANCE PARTY" in 2026! We provide the DJ and the space; all you need to bring is your energy and your best (or worst) dance moves. All ages are welcome!!! Food and Drinks […]

  • 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 […]

  • Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying

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    4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

    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 […]

  • 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. 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 […]

  • Flower Hour

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    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 tour. Come learn and unwind in nature in the beautiful Garden. No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor Shelter.

  • Knitting in Nature

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    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 […]

  • Hand-broadcast native prairie seed at Orvin “Ole” Olson Park

    Ole Olsen Park 2325 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join Friends of the Mississippi River and the Women's Environmental Network of Minnesota to hand-spread native seed and continue restoring an urban grassland at Ole Olson Park, a riverside gem north of downtown Minneapolis. No experience is needed, and all tools, supplies and training will be provided. However, registration is required and capacity is limited. […]

  • 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 registration necessary, meet at the Garden’s parking lot.

  • Rose Garden Volunteering

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    Lyndale Park/Rose Garden Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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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    Minneapolis Sailing Center 3010 E. Bde Maka Ska Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN

    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. 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 […]

  • 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 tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, herbs, carrots, greens, and more! Gardeners will be there to guide the planting process, children of all ages are welcome but must […]

  • Pollinator Gardening at Van Cleve Park

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    Van Cleve Park 901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 will also be food trucks, a bouncy house, face painting, an ARTrageous Creation Station, and tunes DJed by KRSM Radio. Enroll now.

  • 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 pm, starting at Lake Nokomis Main Beach Pavilion. The ride starts at 1 pm and the after-party is 2:30-4:30 pm. What’s a Ramble Ride? A […]

  • 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 ride, emergency mechanics available Slow ride around lake for newer riders Music, games, refreshments, and fun! This is a low-key type of bike event where […]

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