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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Overlook Garden Volunteering

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    Overlook Garden 137 E 17th St, Minneapolis, MN

    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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    Lake of the Isles Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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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    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 […]

  • 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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    The Trailhead 1339 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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: […]

  • 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 […]

  • Board Meeting

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    Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

  • Community Bonding Event-May

    Pershing Park 3523 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Come and meet your neighbors and neighborhood youth. Tour Pershing Recreation Center and get to know the staff and new Director. Each month will feature a theme and have events […]

  • Pull Invasive Plants at Nicollet Island Park

    Nicollet Island Park 40 Power St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join Friends of the Mississippi River for an evening of tending the woodland on Nicollet Island. With the guidance of FMR staff, volunteers will pull invasive garlic mustard and dame's rocket from the woodland. By removing these plants, volunteers will improve habitat for the native woodland plant and animal species in just a couple of […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Kids Prom Night

    Pershing Park 3523 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Put on your dancing shoes and join us for wonderful evening of a buffet dinner, friends and dancing. Dress to impress or dress to relax either way we will dance […]

  • 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 […]

  • Loring Park Pond Invasive Plant Pull

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    Loring Park Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Thistle & Burdock: Be Gone! Join us to remove invasive species from the pond and restore its natural beauty! Dates: Monthly Saturdays, 9am-noon Location: Loring Park. Meet by the Garden of the Seasons Supplies: Gloves and tools will be provided Clothing: Dress to get dirty Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or […]

  • Garden Storytime

    Recurring
    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. […]

  • Remove Garlic Mustard at the River Gorge Sand Flats

    Mississippi Gorge Regional Park 3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join Friends of the Mississippi River for a morning removing invasive plant species at the Minneapolis River Gorge sand flats in Mississippi Gorge Regional Park. Working alongside FMR staff, volunteers will remove garlic mustard to make more room for native plant species and to improve wildlife habitat. No experience is needed, and all tools, supplies […]

  • Lynnhurst (almost) 5K – Spring

    Lake Harriet Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for an energizing 5K run that brings the community together for fitness, fun, and celebration. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this scenic course offers the […]

  • Neighborhood Creek Restoration: Bloomington to 12th Ave S

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    E Minnehaha Pkwy & 14th Ave S 1398 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN

    Help Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood Group restore the Minnehaha Creek woods by removing buckthorn, garlic mustard and other invasive plant species and adding native grasses, flowering plants and shrubs. Dates: Select Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays May-November Location: Meet at 14th Ave S. and Minnehaha Creek (at the footbridge) Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, safety […]

  • Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying

    Recurring
    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 […]

  • School Release Day: Gym Games and arts and crafts

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    North Commons Park 1801 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Schools out and Recreation is in!! Come to the park for a day filled with outdoor fun! Enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and ample space to socialize with friends. […]

  • Peace Garden Volunteering

    Recurring
    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 […]

  • School Release Day: Gym Games and arts and crafts

    Recurring
    North Commons Park 1801 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Schools out and Recreation is in!! Come to the park for a day filled with outdoor fun! Enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and ample space to socialize with friends. […]

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