MEETING + EVENT CALENDAR
Please review East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership’s
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.
Community Presentation for Rowhouse Proposal
EVENT DETAILS
Date: July 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Pillsbury A Mill Performance Hall (315 Main Street SE)
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Jeffrey Siegel and Gerri Summerville, representing 701 LLC, will present "Rowhouse Minneapolis." The proposal outlines a proposal to construct 9 side-by-side, 3-story homes on the corner of 2nd Ave. SE and 7th St. SE, designed by East Bank neighborhood creatives at SALA Architects.
The meeting presentation will address the fact that the subject site is currently too small for its existing zoning requirements. Because there is no adjacent opportunity to acquire additional property, 701 LLC is proposing an alternative use for this underutilized land. Once fully presented and with stakeholders surveyed, this project will move forward if supported by stakeholders and city planning, and if granted a subsequent comprehensive plan amendment.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Como Environment Team Meeting
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Como Environment Team
Agenda forthcoming
Van Cleve Park
901 15th Avenue SE
More information can be found at www.eastbankmpls.org/como-environment
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.
Presentation: 600 Main Street SE Development
The developer who is proposing a new development at 600 Main Street SE is hosting a virtual neighborhood meeting update on July 30th at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/253382802066201?p=U6spFPw4eX5F9U7COk
Meeting ID: 253 382 802 066 201
Passcode: 9v2ET7DD
Dial in by phone
+1 323-673-4801,,935521768# United States, Los Angeles
Phone conference ID: 935 521 768#
More Information can be found on their website: https://600mainse.com
To view the plans, please visit this link: https://600mainse.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/600-Main-SRS-PRELIMINARY-DESIGN-6-3-26-A.pdf
Van Cleve Park Pollinator Gardens
We meet at 3 locations within Van Cleve Park:
Accord Garden (10 am), Poolside Pollinator Garden (11 am), and Marshall Field Pollinator Patch (Noon)
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.
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
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.
Public Realm Committee
Meeting of EBNP’s Public Realm Committee
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Online, via Zoom
Agenda Forthcoming
East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: EBNP Public Realm Committee
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86962855327?pwd=boeqaacCbTqZsnPP0ac6GraZ4KdSbM.1
Meeting ID: 869 6285 5327
Passcode: 854045
Public Meeting: Hwy 280 and Broadway Safety Improvements
MnDOT has identified safety concerns at the Hwy 280 and Broadway St. NE intersection. To improve safety for motorists, MnDOT is proposing a full closure of the left turn at the Hwy 280/Broadway St. NE intersection. Right-turns to and from southbound Hwy 280 will remain open.
Before the closure, MnDOT and local partners will make improvements to the Hennepin/Industrial Ave. area. These improvements are intended to reduce the risk of serious crashes and enhance safety and mobility throughout the area.
We have been closely coordinating improvements with the cities, counties and other key agencies in the area to determine how best to serve the communities in this neighborhood while improving safety for people driving on Hwy 280.
Please join MnDOT for a public meeting on Thursday, August 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Van Cleve Park Recreation Center Gym at 901 15th Ave SE to learn more about the project. There will be a brief presentation at 5pm, but people are welcome to come and go as they are able.
For more information about the project, visit the project webpage: mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy280stpaul-roseville
Talmage Garden Planting Day
To learn more about this project, please visit: https://www.eastbankmpls.org/gardens
Land Use + Infrastructure Committee
Regular Meeting of the EBNP Land Use + Infrastructure Committee
(held on 2nd Tuesday in August because of National Night Out during our regularly scheduled time)
Agenda forthcoming
East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82244753621?pwd=3XTa0bGGddrRKCJF0nxHRaubC7nh8P.1
Meeting ID: 822 4475 3621
Passcode: 910522
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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.
Father Hennepin Bluff 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 HERE
BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer MUST complete the following steps 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 Volunteer Safety Guidelines.
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:METRO E Line
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.
Board of Directors Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership board of directors
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:30 am - Noon
Van Cleve Park | 901 15th Avenue SE
Agenda forthcoming
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
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.
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.
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.
Father Hennepin Bluff 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 HERE
BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer MUST complete the following steps 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 Volunteer Safety Guidelines.
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:METRO E Line
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.
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
Land Use + Infrastructure Committee
Regular Meeting of the EBNP Land Use + Infrastructure Committee
Agenda forthcoming
East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82244753621?pwd=3XTa0bGGddrRKCJF0nxHRaubC7nh8P.1
Meeting ID: 822 4475 3621
Passcode: 910522
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• +1 305 224 1968 US
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.
Public Realm Committee
Meeting of EBNP’s Public Realm Committee
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Online, via Zoom
Agenda Forthcoming
East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: EBNP Public Realm Committee
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86962855327?pwd=boeqaacCbTqZsnPP0ac6GraZ4KdSbM.1
Meeting ID: 869 6285 5327
Passcode: 854045
Father Hennepin Bluff 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 HERE
BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer MUST complete the following steps 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 Volunteer Safety Guidelines.
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:METRO E Line
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.
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.
Van Cleve Park Pollinator Gardens
We meet at 3 locations within Van Cleve Park:
Accord Garden (10 am), Poolside Pollinator Garden (11 am), and Marshall Field Pollinator Patch (Noon)
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.
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.
Board of Directors Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership board of directors
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:30 am - Noon
Van Cleve Park | 901 15th Avenue SE
Agenda forthcoming
Father Hennepin Bluff 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 HERE
BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer MUST complete the following steps 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 Volunteer Safety Guidelines.
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:METRO E Line
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.
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.
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.
Land Use + Infrastructure Committee
Regular Meeting of the EBNP Land Use + Infrastructure Committee
Agenda forthcoming
East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82244753621?pwd=3XTa0bGGddrRKCJF0nxHRaubC7nh8P.1
Meeting ID: 822 4475 3621
Passcode: 910522
Dial by your location
• +1 305 224 1968 US
Public Realm Committee
Meeting of EBNP’s Public Realm Committee
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Online, via Zoom
Agenda Forthcoming
East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: EBNP Public Realm Committee
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86962855327?pwd=boeqaacCbTqZsnPP0ac6GraZ4KdSbM.1
Meeting ID: 869 6285 5327
Passcode: 854045
Father Hennepin Bluff Park Stewardship (Copy)
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 HERE
BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer MUST complete the following steps 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 Volunteer Safety Guidelines.
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:METRO E Line
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.
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.
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.
Board of Directors Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership board of directors
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:30 am - Noon
Van Cleve Park | 901 15th Avenue SE
Agenda forthcoming
Father Hennepin Bluff 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 HERE
BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer MUST complete the following steps 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 Volunteer Safety Guidelines.
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:METRO E Line
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.
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.
Public Realm Committee
Meeting of EBNP’s Public Realm Committee
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Online, via Zoom
Agenda Forthcoming
East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: EBNP Public Realm Committee
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86962855327?pwd=boeqaacCbTqZsnPP0ac6GraZ4KdSbM.1
Meeting ID: 869 6285 5327
Passcode: 854045
Father Hennepin Bluff 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 HERE
BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer MUST complete the following steps 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 Volunteer Safety Guidelines.
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:METRO E Line
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.
Board of Directors Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership board of directors
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10:30 am - Noon
Van Cleve Park | 901 15th Avenue SE
Agenda forthcoming
Public Realm Committee
Meeting of EBNP’s Public Realm Committee
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Online, via Zoom
Agenda Forthcoming
East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: EBNP Public Realm Committee
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86962855327?pwd=boeqaacCbTqZsnPP0ac6GraZ4KdSbM.1
Meeting ID: 869 6285 5327
Passcode: 854045
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.
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
Board of Directors Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership board of directors
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:30 am
Online, via Zoom
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.
Van Cleve Park Pollinator Gardens
We meet at 3 locations within Van Cleve Park:
Accord Garden (10 am), Poolside Pollinator Garden (11 am), and Marshall Field Pollinator Patch (Noon)
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.
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.
Land Use + Infrastructure Committee
Regular Meeting of the EBNP Land Use + Infrastructure Committee
East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82244753621?pwd=3XTa0bGGddrRKCJF0nxHRaubC7nh8P.1
Meeting ID: 822 4475 3621
Passcode: 910522
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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
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.
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.
Father Hennepin Bluff 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 HERE
BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer MUST complete the following steps 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 Volunteer Safety Guidelines.
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:METRO E Line
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.
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.
Como Environment Team Meeting
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Como Environment Team
Van Cleve Park
901 15th Avenue SE
More information can be found at www.eastbankmpls.org/como-environment
Board of Directors Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership board of directors
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:30 am - Noon
Van Cleve Park | 901 15th Avenue SE
NEW DATE: 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.
Ward 3 Community Budget Meeting
Join Council Member Michael Rainville who will be hosting a Community Budget Session for Ward 3 residents and businesses.
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
Father Hennepin Bluff 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 HERE
BEFORE YOU COME
Each volunteer MUST complete the following steps 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 Volunteer Safety Guidelines.
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:METRO E Line
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.
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.
Van Cleve Park Pollinator Gardens
We meet at 3 locations within Van Cleve Park:
Accord Garden (10 am), Poolside Pollinator Garden (11 am), and Marshall Field Pollinator Patch (Noon)
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.
Public Realm Committee
Meeting of EBNP’s Public Realm Committee
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Online, via Zoom
East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: EBNP Public Realm Committee
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86962855327?pwd=boeqaacCbTqZsnPP0ac6GraZ4KdSbM.1
Meeting ID: 869 6285 5327
Passcode: 854045
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.
Land Use + Infrastructure Committee
Regular Meeting of the EBNP Land Use + Infrastructure Committee
East Bank Neighborhoods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82244753621?pwd=3XTa0bGGddrRKCJF0nxHRaubC7nh8P.1
Meeting ID: 822 4475 3621
Passcode: 910522
Dial by your location
• +1 305 224 1968 US
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

