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  • 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: […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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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    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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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    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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: […]

  • 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: […]

  • 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: […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

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