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:

1. Print and complete the EBNP Release and Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement. Bring this with you to the event.

2. Complete the MPRB Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Photo Release online prior to the event.

3. 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.

Meeting of EBNP’s Public Realm Committee

Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Online, via Zoom

Agenda

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

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.

Regular Meeting of the EBNP Land Use + Infrastructure Committee

Agenda

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

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

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:

1. Print and complete the EBNP Release and Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement. Bring this with you to the event.

2. Complete the MPRB Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Photo Release online prior to the event.

3. 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.

The developer who is proposing a new development at 600 Main Street SE is hosting a virtual neighborhood meeting update on August 27th 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

Find a local number

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

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.

MPLS Park & Recreation Board seeks input over potential change of use at the Nicollet Island Pavilion

MPRB is seeking input from the neighborhood regarding a possible change of use for the Nicollet Island Pavilion.

After 25 years as an event center that focuses on private events, the MPRB is hoping this venue can become more accessible to the public daily. They expect to issue a request for interest to potential operators early this fall. If an appropriate change of use comes forward and is accepted by MPRB, the neighborhood could see a new use in early 2028.

MPRB seeks to be a good neighbor and would like to discuss potential neighborhood concerns associated with a change of use, so they can guide the process appropriately.

RSVP HERE: bit.ly/nicollet-island-pavilion

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER HERE

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Como Environment Team

Agenda

Van Cleve Park

901 15th Avenue SE

More information can be found at www.eastbankmpls.org/como-environment

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 invited to attend municipal consent hearing in Minneapolis on August 20

Community members are invited to attend an upcoming public hearing as part of the municipal consent process in Minneapolis for the Central Ave. Northeast project from University Ave. to 37th Ave.

The public hearing will be held as part of the Climate and Infrastructure Committee Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thu, Aug. 20, at Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380 located at 350 South 5th St. in Minneapolis.

The Municipal Consent public hearing is part of the formal approval process for the Minneapolis City Council to formally approve or reject the design plans for Central Ave. Northeast. The public can voice their opinions about the project at the public hearing. The road layout will also be available for viewing at the meeting. 

There will be a presentation about the Central Ave. Northeast project, followed by an opportunity for the public to provide verbal comments.

With municipal consent, the project moves into the next phase of design.

For those unable to attend the meeting, information is available under the “Proposed design” tab on the project website.

More about this project

MnDOT is collaborating with local agencies and the public to create a new road design for Central Ave. Northeast (Hwy 65) between University Ave. and I-694. As a part of this project, they are working closely with Metro Transit on the integration of the METRO F-Line, a planned bus rapid transit line that will provide improved transit service on the Route 10 corridor.  

Construction is scheduled to start in spring 2028 in Columbia Heights and the Minneapolis segment starting in 2029.

For more information, visit the Central Ave. Northeast project webpage. If you have questions, please contact the project team.

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.

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

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

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:

1. Print and complete the EBNP Release and Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement. Bring this with you to the event.

2. Complete the MPRB Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Photo Release online prior to the event.

3. 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.

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.

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

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

To learn more about this project, please visit: https://www.eastbankmpls.org/gardens

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

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.

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

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.

DUE TO CONTINUING HIGH HEAT, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2026. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FURTHER UPDATES.

DUE TO CONTINUING HIGH HEAT, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2026. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FURTHER UPDATES.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER — SIGNING UP JUST LETS US CONTACT YOU IN CASE THIS EVENT HAS TO BE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER, HEAT, or AIR QUALITY.

We are no longer hosting a staging area at Arvonne Fraser Library. To consolidate our efforts, the only meeting place for this clean up event will be at Holmes Park — 414 3rd Avenue SE.

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.

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Como Environment Team

Agenda

Van Cleve Park

901 15th Avenue SE

More information can be found at www.eastbankmpls.org/como-environment