SPPC News
Donor Spotlight: Vineeta Sawkar
Vineeta Sawkar, a beloved community fixture and WCCO Morning Radio host, served as emcee for the Conservancy’s Bad Luck Ball. She took a few minutes out of enjoying our annual Party for the...
Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Trimble
It’s a natural fit for Steve Trimble to be drawn to St. Paul’s historic Swede Hollow. The retired college professor, author and former Minnesota state legislator is all about urban history. He developed his interest while he was in...
Bad Luck Ball – Reserve Today!
https://vimeo.com/989668468 It’s time to get your flapper on and raise critical funds for Saint Paul Parks at Scott and Zelda’s Bad Luck Ball, Friday, Sept 13 at The Commodore. VIPS (Very Important Park Supporters) will enjoy a...
Swede Hollow Events & Volunteer Opportunities
Pickup Truck Opera Sept 14, 3:00 p.m. Mixed Precipitation brings its beloved Pickup Truck Opera to Swede Hollow Park (657 E Beaumont Street / Drewry Tunnel entrance) at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept 14. The show is free and open to the...
Equal Play: New Fields & Playgrounds
The playgrounds, sport courts and fields at our neighborhood parks are where tens of thousands of Saint Paul young people grow up. Play develops social and physical skills, resilience, communication and the ability to collaborate. The...
Donor Spotlight: Colene Blank
https://vimeo.com/1001344151 Colene Blank was such a passionate parks advocate that she joined the Conservancy board and now serves as the president. Hear what parks mean to her family and why she thinks it's critical to support Saint...
Seed Squad – Native Seed Collection
Great family friendly event! Seed Squad volunteers are individuals or small groups who harvest native seed from some of our highest quality natural areas. The collected seed will...
Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Mino & Kris Johnston
St. Paul’s Rice Park is downtown’s community gathering spot. From dazzling holiday decorations and celebrations to outdoor concerts and summer lunch gatherings, Rice Park is like an inviting and impressive front porch. Its fountain,...
Shari Blindt Joins the SPPC Team
Shari’s energy and passion for the community is infectious. She is blazing a new trail at the Conservancy, backed by her 30+ years of leadership experience in building both nonprofit and for-profit businesses. For nearly 18 years...