The Park Stewardship Program allows volunteer groups or individuals to restore, maintain and beautify gardens and natural areas within Minneapolis Parks.
- Volunteers tend the site as needed, with most (if not all) of the work occurring in non-snow months
- Each Park Stewardship Agreement is unique according to the site and interest of the volunteer(s)
- Agreements serve as a communication tool between stewardship volunteers and the MPRB
- Agreements must be reviewed and renewed annually
Park Stewardship Agreements may include but are not limited to the following examples:
- The tending of a garden bed – planting, weeding, watering, mulching
- Invasive species removal – examples include garlic mustard or buckthorn
- Trash pickup
Each Park Stewardship Agreement must identify a lead volunteer who:
- Serves as the contact for the group and as the liaison with the MPRB
- Completes the initial agreement and any annual renewals
- Keeps a record of volunteer work and hours served for end-of-season submittal to the MPRB Volunteer Coordinator
- Helps establish annual work plan tasks and goals for the agreement
Park Steward Leaders can expect to receive:
- A MPRB staff contact person to help with any questions, concerns, and to assist with the development of tasks and work plan goals
- Assistance with the procurement of loaned tools and supplies needed to achieve agreement goals
- The recognition and prestige that comes with being a Minneapolis Park Volunteer!
In order to adequately support the work plan goals and activities of our Park Stewardship Program volunteers all Park Stewardship requests received after June 30th will be reviewed for the following calendar year.
Need more information?
Email or inquire about Park Stewardship Programming here.