John Zakelj presented an overview of the Friends to the Maplewood Parks and Rec Commission. The Friends part of the agenda begins at minute 14 and continues for 20 minutes: https://vod.maplewoodmn.gov/CablecastPublicSite/show/1648?channel=1
Summer 2024 Photo Contest Winner
Congratulations Jill Bemis. Her Sandhill Crane photo at the Maplewood Nature Center captured the most votes in our summer nature photo contest.
New birdfeeders at MNC
On June 1, 2024, Friends of Maplewood Nature partnered with the Maplewood Environment and Natural Resource Commission to present side-by-side exhibits at the Phalen Waterfest. This was the third year of our partnership. Over 100 people visited our exhibits, which complemented and supported each other. The Friends exhibit provided information about our new Tree Trek signs, our annual Gnome Challenge and our efforts to preserve the Battle Creek Grassland. Many of the visitors were children who enjoyed our sunflower planting activity. Link to Waterfest
Check out the birdfeeder action at Maplewood Nature Center! Many thanks to prospective Eagle Scout Todd Carroll who set up the new feeders with help from the Friends of Maplewood Nature, city staff, and donated materials from Lowe’s and Home Depot. During Nature Center hours (Monday – Friday 9 am – 3 pm), come inside, stay warm and watch the action!
Newsletter 2/14/2022 Final
Friends of Maplewood Nature 