We are on Indigenous land, which holds both stories of birth and community, as well as irreparable and ongoing harm. Spend some time learning about the history and the people of this land. Take time to honor the people who were forcibly removed as well as those who are still here.

As you explore the outdoors this week, consider the weight of the love and the hardship this land holds. Feel your feet on the ground and allow yourself to really feel into your connection to this place. Once we feel connected, we’re more likely to want to take care of the connection.

🖼️: Dark trees in the foreground with an orange and yellow sky in the background, just moments before the sun rose this morning over the Dakota Homelands that some call Saint Paul.

📷: Asha Shoffner

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Saint Paul Parks Conservancy

6 days ago

Community members are guiding the design for an enhanced Woodland Garden at Swede Hollow Park. The vision is taking shape this winter under the guidance of representatives from the Lower Phalen Creek Project , the Conservancy, Friends of Swede Hollow, Metro State University , Hope Community Academy, the St Paul Garden Club, the U of M Master Naturalist Program, the McNeely Foundation and Urban Roots, as well as at-large community members.

Learn more at saintpaulparksconservancy.org/2022/11/swede-hollow-woodland-garden-design-underway/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Saint Paul Parks Conservancy

1 week ago

Work begins at Wacouta Commons Park Playground! Semple Excavating is here getting it ready for the new equipment, which arrives next week. Thank you to all the donors who are making this new playground possible! #partneringforparks ... See MoreSee Less

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