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Grit Youngquist & Jon Kerr

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The Lorax's Visit to Lilydale Park (film footage, press coverage) + Petition Update

The Lorax's recent visit to Lilydale Park & his thoughts were captured in a YouTube film. Petition update.

Love Lilydale Park? 2 meaningful things you can do!

Love Lilydale Park? 2 positive actions! 1) Online petition for sane, positive use of Legacy $$$ to address needs that have public support. 2) 10.6 @ 9am: Fun flashmob ~ Reflections on Lilydale Park.

For those following the twists & turns of plans for change in Lilydale Regional Park

News story and public comments regarding questions Lilydale Regional Park changes

Saint Paul Bike Classic, Sept 9, seeks volunteers for South St. Paul rest stop!

Saint Paul Bike Classic, Sun, Sept 9, seeks volunteers for new South St. Paul Simon's Ravine rest stop!

Environment

Saint Paul rules no need for Lilydale Park EIS despite serious remaining questions

Despite serious questions, City of Saint Paul denies Lilydale Park EIS. Questions remain.

Environment

Lilydale Park Fossil Hunt ~ Saturday, June 30, 2012

Saturday, June 30, 2012 @ 1:30pm: Free, family-friendly, guided fossil hunt in Lilydale Regional Park.

Environment

Add your voice to call for full EIS re: Lilydale Park Development Plans!

Public opinion seems to favor a full EIS for Lilydale Park development plans. St. Paul Parks' consultant sees no need. Public voice is the only chance for an EIS. Written comment taken til 7.11.

Environment

Looking for Friends of Lilydale Park to testify @ Public Hearing on EAW Report Mon, 6.18

6.18.12, 6:30pm, Lilydale Park EAW Report Public Hearing: Neighborhood House, West Side, 179 Robie Street East 55107. Seek variety of voices w/ sincere connections & park experiences to testify.

Join Friends of Lilydale Park's Monarch Crew @ Science Museum of MN's Entomology Day 6.16.12

Entomology Day @ Science Museum of MN. Learn about the amazing, diverse world of insects. Stop by Friends of Lilydale Park's lobby monarch station. Say hi & explore our monarch exhibit.

Lilydale Park - Environmental Assessment Report & Opportunities for Public Comment

Lilydale Park Environmental Assessment Worksheet Report raises more questions re: Saint Paul Parks' plans for Lilydale Park "improvements".