Hennepin County Healthy Tree Grant Awarded

Thanks to Hennepin County, a partnership of LHEC, Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary (FRBS), and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is planting over 55 trees in the  Roberts Bird Sanctuary and around Lake Harriet this fall. The goals of the  grant are to improve and expand the tree canopy in these areas by replacing invasive trees with native species that will help sustain biodiversity, improve water quality and reduce erosion while providing shade and beauty to be enjoyed by visitors.

The tree species chosen from Hennepin Co’s list are:

Allegheny Serviceberry                       Kentucky Coffeetree               Swamp White Oak

Muscle Wood                                        Red Oak                                    Black Cherry 

Eastern Redbud                                    White Pine                                White Oak

Ironwood                                               Shagbark Hickory                    Plum                             Eastern Cottonwood                 Wild Black cherry American Sycamore

Work has started on locating specific planting sites, purchasing supplies, making protective wire cages, and purchasing mulch, watering gators, stakes and rope.

Planting will begin on October 11th.

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