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Nov
15

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Stewardship Saturday | November 15, 2025

Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River, once part of the St. Anthony Falls.

As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants to thrive, removing invasive species, and cleaning up the shoreline and park slopes near limestone rocks, where waters once cascaded like they do at Minnehaha Falls. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate between various stewardship activities throughout the season.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE: https://forms.gle/b4MLTe4Mb2cc6hBY9

UPCOMING STEWARDSHIP DATES

  • September Saturdays -> 6th, 20th, @9a-Noon

  • October Saturdays -> 4th, 8th, @9a-Noon

  • November Saturdays -> 1st, 15th, @9a-Noon

KEY INFORMATION

  • Parking: Metered street parking is available on Main Street SE and surrounding streets, with additional parking ramps at 201 Second Street SE and Riverplace.

  • Closest Transit: Bus #6

  • Meeting Location: Meet at the corner of 3rd Ave SE and Main St SE, across from the Pillsbury A-Mill. From there, walk down the stairs across from the mill, and you’ll find the sign-in area in the clearing below Main Street SE, near the Third Ave SE road leading to the University of Minnesota lab. Upon arrival, you’ll sign in, learn about the area and activities, meet other volunteers, and receive tools and supplies for the event.

  • What to Bring: Please bring a water bottle and wear clothing appropriate for the weather (including rain gear, if necessary). Closed-toe shoes are required for outdoor activities on natural, uneven surfaces. Long pants are recommended to protect your legs from brush, and a hat or hair restraint is suggested for those with long hair. Don't forget bug spray and sunscreen.

  • 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Kids Welcome: Children under 12 are welcome, but please ensure that one adult accompanies each child.

BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer must complete two required forms before participating:

  • Print and complete the EBNP Release and Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement. Bring this with you to the event.

  • Complete the MPRB Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Photo Release online prior to the event.

  • Review the MPRB Park Stewardship Agreement Terms and Conditions and Volunteer Safety Guidelines.

  • You can find all of these linked on our sign up form! https://forms.gle/b4MLTe4Mb2cc6hBY9

Gloves and tools will be provided by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

Need Tools?
Tools are available on loan for individuals and groups. For more information, please contact 612-313-7778 or email sbrooks@minneapolisparks.org.

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Nov
18

Annual Meeting + Board Elections

RSVP HERE

 

REQUEST A BALLOT FOR OUR NOVEMBER ELECTIONS HERE

 

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR THE BOARD? CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

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Dec
13

Board of Directors Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership board of directors

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:30 - 11 am

Van Cleve Park | 901 15th Avenue SE

Agenda forthcoming

Meeting will adjourn at 11 am in order to convene a new board orientation from 11 am - Noon.

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Nov
1

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Stewardship

Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River, once part of the St. Anthony Falls.

As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants to thrive, removing invasive species, and cleaning up the shoreline and park slopes near limestone rocks, where waters once cascaded like they do at Minnehaha Falls. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate between various stewardship activities throughout the season.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE: https://forms.gle/b4MLTe4Mb2cc6hBY9

UPCOMING STEWARDSHIP DATES

  • September Saturdays -> 6th, 20th, @9a-Noon

  • October Saturdays -> 4th, 8th, @9a-Noon

  • November Saturdays -> 1st, 15th, @9a-Noon

KEY INFORMATION

  • Parking: Metered street parking is available on Main Street SE and surrounding streets, with additional parking ramps at 201 Second Street SE and Riverplace.

  • Closest Transit: Bus #6

  • Meeting Location: Meet at the corner of 3rd Ave SE and Main St SE, across from the Pillsbury A-Mill. From there, walk down the stairs across from the mill, and you’ll find the sign-in area in the clearing below Main Street SE, near the Third Ave SE road leading to the University of Minnesota lab. Upon arrival, you’ll sign in, learn about the area and activities, meet other volunteers, and receive tools and supplies for the event.

  • What to Bring: Please bring a water bottle and wear clothing appropriate for the weather (including rain gear, if necessary). Closed-toe shoes are required for outdoor activities on natural, uneven surfaces. Long pants are recommended to protect your legs from brush, and a hat or hair restraint is suggested for those with long hair. Don't forget bug spray and sunscreen.

  • 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Kids Welcome: Children under 12 are welcome, but please ensure that one adult accompanies each child.

BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer must complete two required forms before participating:

  • Print and complete the EBNP Release and Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement. Bring this with you to the event.

  • Complete the MPRB Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Photo Release online prior to the event.

  • Review the MPRB Park Stewardship Agreement Terms and Conditions and Volunteer Safety Guidelines.

  • You can find all of these linked on our sign up form! https://forms.gle/b4MLTe4Mb2cc6hBY9

Gloves and tools will be provided by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

Need Tools?
Tools are available on loan for individuals and groups. For more information, please contact 612-313-7778 or email sbrooks@minneapolisparks.org.

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Oct
29

Diverter Rain Garden

We meet at 15th Avenue SE and Talmage Avenue SE

Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided.  

All are Welcome! We leave stalks standing through the winter to provide shelter and sustenance to wildlife. Most of our native bees and butterflies winter underground or in stems. Birds eat the seeds. We wait to trim most stalks till the temperature is 50 degrees. Most planting is done at the end of May or early June. Though we plant mostly perennials, some plants will need replacing. Rain Dates will be announced on the garden e-mail.

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Oct
25

Talmage Crossing Prairie Garden

We meet at 21st Avenue SE and Talmage Avenue SE

Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided.  

All are Welcome! We leave stalks standing through the winter to provide shelter and sustenance to wildlife. Most of our native bees and butterflies winter underground or in stems. Birds eat the seeds. We wait to trim most stalks till the temperature is 50 degrees. Most planting is done at the end of May or early June. Though we plant mostly perennials, some plants will need replacing. Rain Dates will be announced on the garden e-mail.

Typical Schedule through the season:

  • Second Wednesday of the Month, 5 - 7 pm

  • The last Saturday of the Month, 10 am - Noon

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Oct
18

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Stewardship

Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River, once part of the St. Anthony Falls.

As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants to thrive, removing invasive species, and cleaning up the shoreline and park slopes near limestone rocks, where waters once cascaded like they do at Minnehaha Falls. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate between various stewardship activities throughout the season.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE: https://forms.gle/b4MLTe4Mb2cc6hBY9

UPCOMING STEWARDSHIP DATES

  • September Saturdays -> 6th, 20th, @9a-Noon

  • October Saturdays -> 4th, 8th, @9a-Noon

  • November Saturdays -> 1st, 15th, @9a-Noon

KEY INFORMATION

  • Parking: Metered street parking is available on Main Street SE and surrounding streets, with additional parking ramps at 201 Second Street SE and Riverplace.

  • Closest Transit: Bus #6

  • Meeting Location: Meet at the corner of 3rd Ave SE and Main St SE, across from the Pillsbury A-Mill. From there, walk down the stairs across from the mill, and you’ll find the sign-in area in the clearing below Main Street SE, near the Third Ave SE road leading to the University of Minnesota lab. Upon arrival, you’ll sign in, learn about the area and activities, meet other volunteers, and receive tools and supplies for the event.

  • What to Bring: Please bring a water bottle and wear clothing appropriate for the weather (including rain gear, if necessary). Closed-toe shoes are required for outdoor activities on natural, uneven surfaces. Long pants are recommended to protect your legs from brush, and a hat or hair restraint is suggested for those with long hair. Don't forget bug spray and sunscreen.

  • 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Kids Welcome: Children under 12 are welcome, but please ensure that one adult accompanies each child.

BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer must complete two required forms before participating:

  • Print and complete the EBNP Release and Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement. Bring this with you to the event.

  • Complete the MPRB Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Photo Release online prior to the event.

  • Review the MPRB Park Stewardship Agreement Terms and Conditions and Volunteer Safety Guidelines.

  • You can find all of these linked on our sign up form! https://forms.gle/b4MLTe4Mb2cc6hBY9

Gloves and tools will be provided by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

Need Tools?
Tools are available on loan for individuals and groups. For more information, please contact 612-313-7778 or email sbrooks@minneapolisparks.org.

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Oct
8

Public Realm Committee

First Meeting of EBNP’s Public Realm Committee

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Online, via Zoom

Agenda

East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: EBNP Public Realm Committee

Time: Oct 8, 2025 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83106672460?pwd=E2Fv8DTbjWEe3Xw0If9t838cDQJyya.1

Meeting ID: 831 0667 2460

Passcode: 516213

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Oct
8

Talmage Crossing Prairie Garden

We meet at 21st Avenue SE and Talmage Avenue SE

Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided.  

All are Welcome! We leave stalks standing through the winter to provide shelter and sustenance to wildlife. Most of our native bees and butterflies winter underground or in stems. Birds eat the seeds. We wait to trim most stalks till the temperature is 50 degrees. Most planting is done at the end of May or early June. Though we plant mostly perennials, some plants will need replacing. Rain Dates will be announced on the garden e-mail.

Typical Schedule through the season:

  • Second Wednesday of the Month, 5 - 7 pm

  • The last Saturday of the Month, 10 am - Noon

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Oct
4

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Stewardship

Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River, once part of the St. Anthony Falls.

As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants to thrive, removing invasive species, and cleaning up the shoreline and park slopes near limestone rocks, where waters once cascaded like they do at Minnehaha Falls. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate between various stewardship activities throughout the season.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE: https://forms.gle/b4MLTe4Mb2cc6hBY9

UPCOMING STEWARDSHIP DATES

  • September Saturdays -> 6th, 20th, @9a-Noon

  • October Saturdays -> 4th, 8th, @9a-Noon

  • November Saturdays -> 1st, 15th, @9a-Noon

KEY INFORMATION

  • Parking: Metered street parking is available on Main Street SE and surrounding streets, with additional parking ramps at 201 Second Street SE and Riverplace.

  • Closest Transit: Bus #6

  • Meeting Location: Meet at the corner of 3rd Ave SE and Main St SE, across from the Pillsbury A-Mill. From there, walk down the stairs across from the mill, and you’ll find the sign-in area in the clearing below Main Street SE, near the Third Ave SE road leading to the University of Minnesota lab. Upon arrival, you’ll sign in, learn about the area and activities, meet other volunteers, and receive tools and supplies for the event.

  • What to Bring: Please bring a water bottle and wear clothing appropriate for the weather (including rain gear, if necessary). Closed-toe shoes are required for outdoor activities on natural, uneven surfaces. Long pants are recommended to protect your legs from brush, and a hat or hair restraint is suggested for those with long hair. Don't forget bug spray and sunscreen.

  • 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Kids Welcome: Children under 12 are welcome, but please ensure that one adult accompanies each child.

BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer must complete two required forms before participating:

  • Print and complete the EBNP Release and Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement. Bring this with you to the event.

  • Complete the MPRB Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Photo Release online prior to the event.

  • Review the MPRB Park Stewardship Agreement Terms and Conditions and Volunteer Safety Guidelines.

  • You can find all of these linked on our sign up form! https://forms.gle/b4MLTe4Mb2cc6hBY9

Gloves and tools will be provided by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

Need Tools?
Tools are available on loan for individuals and groups. For more information, please contact 612-313-7778 or email sbrooks@minneapolisparks.org.

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Sep
27

Talmage Crossing Prairie Garden

  • Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We meet at 21st Avenue SE and Talmage Avenue SE

Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided.  

All are Welcome! We leave stalks standing through the winter to provide shelter and sustenance to wildlife. Most of our native bees and butterflies winter underground or in stems. Birds eat the seeds. We wait to trim most stalks till the temperature is 50 degrees. Most planting is done at the end of May or early June. Though we plant mostly perennials, some plants will need replacing. Rain Dates will be announced on the garden e-mail.

Typical Schedule through the season:

  • Second Wednesday of the Month, 5 - 7 pm

  • The last Saturday of the Month, 10 am - Noon

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Sep
25

Public hearing #2 on renaming Marcy Park

Public hearing #2 on renaming Marcy Park to Dinky Park scheduled September 25th

A public hearing on the renaming of Marcy Park to Dinky Park will be held on Thursday, Sep. 25 at 5:45 pm at Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters. 

Marcy Park is located at 711 11th Ave. SE, near the University of Minnesota campus and Dinkytown area. The park was named for Marcy School which once occupied the land. The Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association placed Dinky Park into nomination after engaging with community members on possible names.

Participate in the Public Hearing

Speak in person: Go to Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters on the day of the hearing and add your name to the sign-up sheet at the front desk. You can also call 612-230-6400 before 3 pm on the day of the hearing to sign up to speak.

Email written comments: Email your comments to opentime@minneapolisparks.org by 3 pm on the day of the hearing. Comments will be included in the public record of the meeting.

Next Steps

This is the second public hearing of two required by the MPRB Naming Policy. 

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

2117 West River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55411

612-230-6400 | info@minneapolisparks.org

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Sep
24

Diverter Rain Garden

We meet at 15th Avenue SE and Talmage Avenue SE

Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided.  

All are Welcome! We leave stalks standing through the winter to provide shelter and sustenance to wildlife. Most of our native bees and butterflies winter underground or in stems. Birds eat the seeds. We wait to trim most stalks till the temperature is 50 degrees. Most planting is done at the end of May or early June. Though we plant mostly perennials, some plants will need replacing. Rain Dates will be announced on the garden e-mail.

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Sep
22

Como Environment Team Meeting

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Como Environment Team, held this month at Fairshare Farm, at the corner of Fairmont Ave SE and 22nd Ave SE

Agenda

In the event of rain, meeting wil be held on Tuesday, September 23rd at Van Cleve Park Recreation Center. Contact info@eastbankmpls.org for more details

More information can be found at www.eastbankmpls.org/como-environment

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Sep
20

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Stewardship

Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River, once part of the St. Anthony Falls.

As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants to thrive, removing invasive species, and cleaning up the shoreline and park slopes near limestone rocks, where waters once cascaded like they do at Minnehaha Falls. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate between various stewardship activities throughout the season.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE: https://forms.gle/b4MLTe4Mb2cc6hBY9

UPCOMING STEWARDSHIP DATES

  • September Saturdays -> 6th, 20th, @9a-Noon

  • October Saturdays -> 4th, 8th, @9a-Noon

  • November Saturdays -> 1st, 15th, @9a-Noon

KEY INFORMATION

  • Parking: Metered street parking is available on Main Street SE and surrounding streets, with additional parking ramps at 201 Second Street SE and Riverplace.

  • Closest Transit: Bus #6

  • Meeting Location: Meet at the corner of 3rd Ave SE and Main St SE, across from the Pillsbury A-Mill. From there, walk down the stairs across from the mill, and you’ll find the sign-in area in the clearing below Main Street SE, near the Third Ave SE road leading to the University of Minnesota lab. Upon arrival, you’ll sign in, learn about the area and activities, meet other volunteers, and receive tools and supplies for the event.

  • What to Bring: Please bring a water bottle and wear clothing appropriate for the weather (including rain gear, if necessary). Closed-toe shoes are required for outdoor activities on natural, uneven surfaces. Long pants are recommended to protect your legs from brush, and a hat or hair restraint is suggested for those with long hair. Don't forget bug spray and sunscreen.

  • 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Kids Welcome: Children under 12 are welcome, but please ensure that one adult accompanies each child.

BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer must complete two required forms before participating:

  • Print and complete the EBNP Release and Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement. Bring this with you to the event.

  • Complete the MPRB Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Photo Release online prior to the event.

  • Review the MPRB Park Stewardship Agreement Terms and Conditions and Volunteer Safety Guidelines.

  • You can find all of these linked on our sign up form! https://forms.gle/b4MLTe4Mb2cc6hBY9

Gloves and tools will be provided by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

Need Tools?
Tools are available on loan for individuals and groups. For more information, please contact 612-313-7778 or email sbrooks@minneapolisparks.org.

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Sep
16

Meeting of the Neighborhoods

Go to the Meeting of the Neighborhoods Main Page

September Meeting of the Neighborhoods

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

University Lutheran Church of Hope | 601 13th Avenue SE

  • Renter’s Rights Forum: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

  • Pizza + Socializing: 6:30 - 7 pm

  • Quarterly Meeting: 7 - 8 pm

AGENDA

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Sep
16

Como Corner Garden

We meet at 22nd Avenue SE and Como Avenue SE

Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided.  

All are Welcome! We leave stalks standing through the winter to provide shelter and sustenance to wildlife. Most of our native bees and butterflies winter underground or in stems. Birds eat the seeds. We wait to trim most stalks till the temperature is 50 degrees. Most planting is done at the end of May or early June. Though we plant mostly perennials, some plants will need replacing. Rain Dates will be announced on the garden e-mail.

Typical Schedule through the season:

  • 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6:30 - 8 pm

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Sep
16

Notice of a Public Hearing: Heritage Preservation Amendment

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

Heritage Preservation text amendment:               

Amending Title 23, Chapter 599 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Heritage Preservation: Heritage Preservation Regulations.

The purpose of the amendment is to update and modernize heritage preservation regulations including application types, fees, review processes, and standards for nominating and designating landmarks and historic districts.

The City Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 4:30 p.m., in Room 350 Public Service Center (PSC), 250 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN.  Interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. Planning Department staff will issue a recommendation to the Planning Commission. After hearing from the public, the Planning Commission will make a determination based on required legal findings of fact. Please visit https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/IndependentBodies/Meetings/hpc for the agenda with staff reports (web page is typically updated a few days prior to the meeting date). 

If you have questions about this Amendment, please contact the City staff persons listed below. 

If you would like to submit comments, you may make them verbally at the meeting or submit them in writing or email to:

 

            Rob Skalecki, Senior City Planner 612-673-5342, Robert.Skalecki@minneapolismn.gov

Community Planning & Economic Development –

   Heritage Preservation

505 4th Avenue South, #320

Minneapolis   MN  55415

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Sep
13

East Bank Bike Tour - Fall 2025

Go to the Main Bike Tour Page

PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE:

TOUR WILL NOW START + END IN

VAN CLEVE PARK, 901 15th AVENUE SE

Register in advance for this bike tour at https://bit.ly/fall-bike-tour

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