Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Kingfield Garden Tool Swap (Neighborhood Day)

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Attention, Kingfield Gardeners!
From Seasoned Growers to novice Seed-Sowers, all are welcome at the 4th annual Minneapolis Garden Tool Swap! Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling and community partners are excited to once again offer this free event on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at seven parks citywide. The Kingfield swap will take place at MLK Park. Just follow the signs and look for the table with helpful volunteers, staff and refreshments! (while supplies last)!
As you start Spring cleaning, hang on to those unused/unneeded garden tools, planters, garden décor, books, seeds, and more, and share them with neighbors at the swap. You do not need to bring items to participate. All items donated at the swap are free for any participant to take home. For more event details, visit the City’s Garden Tool Swap webpage: MPLS Garden Tool Swap
In 2023, over 1,600 items were dropped off and more than 70% of items were taken by the end of the three hour event. Let’s make this year bigger and better. Let us know you’re coming and invite your friends and loved ones to join. Since the Garden Tool Swap coincides with Neighborhood Day, please come to mingle with your fellow neighbors while you purge your unneeded garden tools and find just the right thing you need to finish up that new garden bed project!
For more information about the Kingfield Garden Tool Swap contact:

Grand Ave Reconstruction – City of Minneapolis

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City of Minneapolis, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 11/20/2023 04:24 PM CST

Good Afternoon,

The Grand Ave project team has some updates to share.

Attached to this email are:

  1. An informational letter
  2. Map of rain garden locations
  3. Guide for rain garden residential care.

Thank you for your patience as we work to make Grand Ave better.

Unveiling the Power of Produce (PoP) Program at the Kingfield Farmers Market

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This fall, the Kingfield Farmers Market debuts their newest venture, the Power of Produce (PoP) Club, funded by the Kingfield Neighborhood Association. This dynamic pilot program aims to engage and inspire children aged 4–12, opening up a world of food exploration and promoting healthier eating habits.

PoP Club participants receive a weekly $2 token to use on an array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and even food-producing plants. By placing the purchasing power in their hands, the program encourages wise food choices while fostering a deeper connection between our community and the local food system. Alongside the token-based system, the Market is crafting an engaging lineup of activities that include food tastings, kids’ activities and a farmers market scavenger hunt!

Join us September 17 at the Kingfield Farmers Market, as we celebrate the launch of the PoP Club with a special POP-off event sponsored by the Lyndale Neighborhood Association intended to highlight local businesses in our area. Together, we’ll cultivate a healthier future for our children, our community, and our local farmers.