Calling Kingfield Orchard Caretakers! Interested in learning more about trees and being part of the Tree Team for the new Kingfield Orchard in MLK Park? Want to learn how to identify tree species in your neighborhood and implement proper pruning practices? Come attend the Citizen Pruner Volunteer training led by the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Forestry Department.

At this two session training you’ll learn tree ID, restricted species, fundamentals of pruning, and receive hands-on field practice. Training will focus on common species, and will include a fruit tree specific component. With over 100 new trees planted in MLK Park this spring we have a lot of examples to work with!

Cost: $25 (If financial assistance is needed, contact Calli at )

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The route may be straight, but I bet you will be sidetracked a number of times by the over 200 vendors!

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You will have the opportunity to explore and enjoy their neighborhood street without the presence of motorized traffic at Nicollet Open Streets! More than a street festival, Nicollet Open Streets brings together local businesses, families, and neighbors to bike, walk, socialize, play, enjoy art and live performances, and shop in their communities in a car-free environment.

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Raise your favorite loaf of bread dough Saturday evening at your home and join us at the outdoor oven on Sunday morning to see how the oven performs at a cooler temp! The open Community Bread Bake will occur between 9-11:30 AM Sunday Sept 16, as space in the oven allows!

Want to see the oven REALLY on fire? you are welcome to join us at the Pizza Party on Saturday from 4:30-6:30, as well! See details here!

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Join us for an autumnal pizza party on Saturday as your afternoon activities wind-down! We will have a selection of slices for you to sample; feel free to pack your own reusable plate, utensils, AND beverage, or we will have compostable wear on site for those that need it. Seating is limited so feel free to bring a picnic blanket or folding chair too!

Kingfield community pizza events operate on a donation basis, with a suggested contribution of $10 per person to help offset the cost of lighting the oven and purchasing ingredients. Children are welcome accompanied by an adult.

Also: consider raising a loaf of bread dough later that evening at your home and coming back on Sunday morning to see how the oven performs at a cooler temp! The open bread-baking will occur between 9-11 AM Sunday Sept 16, as space allows! See details on the bread bake here.