New trail winds through prairie restored by volunteers
A ribbon cutting celebration this month officially opens a trail in Maplewood’s Fish Creek Natural Area that winds through woodlands and prairie, leading to scenic views from the bluff. The hike is beautiful throughout, and much that is due to Great River Greening volunteers.
St. Thomas University: Measuring the Future of Minnesota’s Trees Amidst Climate Change
St. Thomas sophomore Rachael Heier spent last summer in Fish Creek, researching how annual climate change may affect our native trees. It was part of a Great River Greening restoration project, which has St. Thomas helped with since 2011.
Butler Family Foundation supports pollinator seed initiative
Butler Family Foundation supports pollinator seed initiative
Thanks to $200,000 grant , Great River Greening now has the support is to initiate a partnership of NGOs, municipalities and counties to establish grow-out areas as sources of nectar/pollen-bearing plant seed.
Spectacular Earth Day turnout
Spectacular Earth Day turnout350 community members volunteered with Great River Greening this Earth Day. The weather was spectacular and in record time, the volunteers planted nearly 2,000 trees, shrubs, and wildflowers along Bushaway Road in Wayzata.