JOIN THE GREENING
UPCOMING EVENTS SUMMER 2024
Neighbor Nights
First Thursday of the month, beginning Thursday November 7
5:30-7:30 pm • FREE
at Frogtown Community Center, 230 Como Avenue St Paul
Join neighbors and friends of Frogtown for a delicious monthly supper.
Learn something new about how our neighborhood works. Share a skill.
Build community! Child care provided, interpreting available. For more information, contact Xiem, 952-212-1742.
VolunteeR OPPORTUNITIES
Monarch City Pollinator Gardeners
Every Thursday, 9-11 AM, May-October
Help plant and maintain an expanding pollinator-friendly garden at West Minnehaha Recreation Center. This 8,000 square foot garden needs steady attention to keep it blooming, beautiful and abuzz with bees and other pollinators. No experience necessary; tools provided. Meet the Monarch City planting crew on Thursday mornings in the parking lot at West Minne, 685 W Minnehaha Avenue, from 9-11 AM. For details, contact Patricia at 651-757-5970.
Tree Frogs Tree Planters
Meetings as needed; work days in spring and fall
This energetic group has planted over 1,000 trees in Frogtown homes and green spaces since 2011. We cultivate trees in hydroponic bins at a local park, then give them away to neighbors! No experience necessary, great for families with teens looking to help the environment. Join the fun by contacting Chris, 651-319-2967.
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Frogtown Park Stewardship Crew
Semi-monthly Saturday mornings, 9-11 AM, April-October
The Frogtown Park Stewardship Crew tackles rain garden and native plantings at Frogtown park. Meet us at the raingarden at the central circle, top of the hill, on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, from 9-11 AM for work sessions. No experience necessary, tools provided. Details, contact Patricia, 651-757-5970.
Lily Pad Builders
Tuesdays, 9-11 AM, April-November
The Lily Pad is a shared community space on Dale Street, with several displays and exhibits about sustainability and climate change. Help us build it out as a neighborhood resource and plan a special event this fall! Join us as we clean, plant and rebuild on Tuesday mornings from 9 to noon at the corner of Dale Street and Lafond Avenue, or contact Patricia, 651-757-5970.