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Dedicated to Community Environmental Education and Stewardship
Instead of thinking of nature as being something that’s “out there,” what if we saw our yards as a crucial
part of the environment? What if the place where we live, combined with others’ yards, our community boulevards, parks, open spaces, schoolyards, businesses, and places of worship became, collectively, a well-functioning ecosystem? Could thoughtful environmental stewardship of these places have an important impact on the land and wildlife? We think it would.
And that’s why Arden Hills Greening–inspired by Friends of Minnetonka Parks and Neighborhood Greening–was created. As a group of Arden Hills residents, our focus is to harness the spirit of community to make small but impactful efforts that will make a greener neighborhood for both humans and wildlife.
We're starting off our season of invasive species removal by pulling garlic mustard (and other invasives) in Hazelnut Park from April 23-25. Check the calendar for start times. Feel free to drop in and help, even if you're only available for a short time.
Our initial series of free land management classes may be over, but there will be a family-oriented workshop--Planting for Pollinators--in July. And join us in the parks throughout Pollinator Week; all ages and questions welcome!
And the goats are returning to Chatham Trails Park to help manage buckthorn saplings. Look for them starting June 1st. We expect them to be busy munching for 2-3 weeks.