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Fall 2023
BNNN Kick-Off Event
Great turnout in the Minnesota River Valley, on September 9, 2023, to learn about and celebrate Bloomington Neighbors
Nurturing Nature (BNNN). Event featured a walk with Restoration Ecologist Stephen Thomforde highlighting the rich natural
resources in the Minnesota River Valley.
Words from Stephen
Recent News
October is becoming a great month for trees in Bloomington.
BNNN’s partnership with Bloomington Public Schools District was awarded two Hennepin County Tree Canopy Grants to fund Two new projects:
TreeCovery Program
Would your neighborhood park benefit from new trees?
The City recently received a grant from Hennepin County to partner with residents to plant trees in select parks east of France Avenue. Get involved and help plant trees as part of the resident-led Park TreeCovery Program!
What kind of trees will be planted?
The trees typically have 1 to 1 ½ inch trunks. Varieties will include River Birch, American Linden, Imperial Locust, Bur Oak, White Oak, Prairie Expedition Elm, Kentucky Coffee Tree, and several more.
How many trees will be planted?
There are a total of 45 trees available on a first come, first served basis. Two to eight trees will be planted in each park, depending on park size.
Where will the trees be planted?
- Northcrest Park, 3500 West 81st Street
- Penn Lake Park, 1925 West 86th Street
- Barthel’s Pond, 2700 West 93rd Street
- Dupont Playlot, 8807 Dupont Avenue S.
- Valley View Playfield, 9000 Portland Avenue S. (near Bloomington Family Aquatic Center)
- Maplewood Park, 131 East 95th Street
- Gene Kelly Playfield, 185 East 102nd Street (southwest corner of park)
- Eight Crest Park, 8836 18th Avenue S.
- Wright’s Lake Park, 8501 17th Avenue S.
- River Ridge Playlot, 8715 River Ridge Road
When will tree planting take place?
- October and November 2023
What role will volunteers play?
- Plant the trees.
- Commit to watering and caring for the trees for two years.
- The program seeks to identify 2-4 volunteers per park.
Never planted a tree before, this is a great opportunity to learn.
What role will the City play?
- Deliver the trees.
- Provide mulch.
- Dig the planting holes.
- Provide tree watering buckets.
- How can residents get involved?
If you are interested in participating,
