Restoring Turf to Native Pollinator Gardens Across Metro

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$197,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Wilderness in the City
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

Ten .25-acre or larger resilient gardens throughout the metropolitan regional parks system will be planned, planted, and maintained involving stewardship volunteers, including underserved populations

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08l
Appropriation Language

$197,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Wilderness in the City to transition turf to native gardens for pollinator habitat, establish long-term volunteer stewardship networks, and help connect diverse populations with nature throughout the metropolitan regional park system. A letter of commitment from the respective regional park implementing agency must be provided before money from this appropriation is spent at a regional park within the agency's jurisdiction.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$197,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Maryann
Last Name
Passe
Organization Name
Wilderness in the City
Street Address
PO Box 211453
City
Eagan
State
MN
Zip Code
55121
Phone
(651) 271-1257
Email
https://www.wildernessinthecity.org/
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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