Public hearing on Southwest Parks Plan by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

September 29, 2020 By Sarah

Hearing Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at 6:45 pm during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting.

The Southwest Service Area Master Plan, called the Southwest Parks Plan for short, includes long-term plans for 42 neighborhood parks, one regional feature, six potential parks, and four park search areas in Southwest Minneapolis. It sets a vision for the improvement, operation and management of all neighborhood parks in Southwest Minneapolis over the next 20-30 years. The plan was created after nearly two years of community-based engagement, planning and design with individuals, neighborhood groups and community organizations throughout Southwest Minneapolis.

Please note: The proposed Southwest Parks Plan will be published to the project page (minneapolisparks.org/sw) on Friday, Oct. 2, when the Board agenda is posted. The public is encouraged to view the meeting from home and email comments on the plan to the Secretary to the Board at jringold@minneapolisparks.org before 3:30 pm on Oct. 7. Comments should be limited to approximately 300 words, which is similar to three minutes when they are read out loud by the Secretary at the Board meeting.The MPRB is adhering to social distancing recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic and all Board meetings are being held virtually.

If you prefer to speak in person, please call 612-230-6400 before 6 pm on Oct. 7 to sign up to speak at the meeting and be present in the Board Room at the Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road by 6:45 pm. Although all commissioners will not be physically present, the Board Room is open to the public during Board meetings. Social distancing is encouraged.

After the hearing, the Planning Committee will consider approval of the Southwest Parks Plan. The full board could consider final approval at either its Oct. 21 or Nov. 4 meeting.

Join the Kingfield Walk of Gardens on Thursday July 9

July 8, 2020 By Sarah

Plan your walking/biking route! 28 gardens will be open for public viewing, hosted by their resident, passionate gardeners this Thursday 6-8 PM. Additionally at least five musical groups will also be out on their porches participating in On Thursday We Sing, and serenading you along the route.

Donations for taking part in the event be given to The Donation Garden at MLK Park. This community garden is an important source of fresh food that is used to supplement daily meals for Aliveness Project clients living with HIV/AIDS, and also to support their food shelf. Dollars raised over what the garden needs this year to rebuild their garden beds will be donated to this important Kingfield partner. Donating is as easy as texting the words ‘Garden Tour’ to 44-321, which then sends you a reply text to click on to go to the KFNA donation page AND automatically directs your donation to this project.

Both a map and the garden descriptions are now published in the event found here: https://kingfield.org/event/kingfield-walk-of-gardens/

Seeking Beautiful Garden Spaces (boulevards, window boxes, container gardens, or whole yards) for a Kingfield Walk of Gardens

June 22, 2020 By Sarah

Being home more this spring is yielding some beautiful and creative garden spaces! If you want to share yours, no matter how big or how small!, with the community on the evening of Thursday July 9th just email info@kingfield.org and KFNA will connect you to the volunteer leader of the Kingfield Walk of Gardens. If you want to help coordinate the event, feel free to email us to—Julie could use a hand!

All tours will be socially distanced and responsibly hosted. Masks for both guests and hosts will be required.

Walking in the Neighborhood This Weekend?

March 27, 2020 By Sarah

Wear your work gloves and bring a garbage bag and a hand trowel! Besides trash, be on the look out for storm drains that are blocked with leaves and dirt too. If there is one close to your home consider adopting it to take care of all year! You can sign up here, and even name your drain. Note: Dwayne, the Drain, is already taken.

https://adopt-a-drain.org

Growing Vegetables While Growing Community; Free Community Gardening Class Starts March 31

March 5, 2020 By Sarah

Outside the snow is falling…but it won’t last long! Join the Hennepin County Master Gardeners for their Vegetable Growing Basics classes at MLK Park kicking off on March 31st!

Master Gardeners will teach you how to plan a garden, start seeds, and tend your garden until harvest time. Classes will have hands-on activities so you get practice before you start your own garden. This class will be helpful for people new to vegetable gardening and also for those who want to learn new techniques and skills.

Classes are Tuesdays from 6:30–8 PM, beginning on March 31st, with a themed focus each week. Call 612-370-4908 to register or visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/minneapolisparks/Activity_Search/104971.

Optional for class attendees or for those that want to get their hands dirty:

After you’ve taken the class, come join us on Tuesday evenings throughout the spring and summer at the MLK Donation Garden. Volunteers in the community and Master Gardeners work together to grow a diverse array of vegetables to donate to the Aliveness Project’s kitchen and food shelf. North from the gardens on Nicollet Ave, the Aliveness Project is a community center for and driven by people living with HIV.

It’s a great opportunity to put the skills learned in Vegetable Basics into practice, as well as get together with your neighbors for a good cause. Everyone is welcome to join us, whether you’re stopping by for a single gardening topic or interested in coming every week. Join us Tuesday evenings starting in April at the MLK Park and check out our Facebook page (“The Donation Garden at MLK Park”) for specifics on weekly events and gardening tips!

Hearing Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at 6:45 pm during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting.

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