Mark your calendars! Next forum to feature discussion on Emergency Response Plans
We've all seen the headlines—the frequency of weather-related disasters such as tornadoes, extreme flooding, and vast wildfires has greatly increased…
RECAP: EAB forum provides expert insight into mitigation practices
Ash trees are such an important forest cover in both urban and natural Minnesota parks and trail corridors. As more of…
Save the date! May forum to feature discussion on Emerald Ash Borer mitigation
Ash trees are such an important forest cover in both urban and natural Minnesota parks and trail corridors. As more…
RECAP: Driftless Hiking Trail Forum
On March 19, GMPT hosted a forum on trail development featuring special guest speaker Alexa Shapiro, the Director of the…
RECAP: Grant Forum presents useful tips & tricks for all things funding!
On January 28, GMPT held a forum featuring informative presentations and conversations about grants and funding. GMPT staff and representatives…
RECAP: April forum & legislative update
GMPT’s April forum featured an informative presentation by lobbyist Elizabeth Wefel as she discussed the most recent legislative developments concerning…
RECAP: March forum highlights important changes to Legacy grant process
Our March forum featured GMRPTC’s Executive Director Renee Mattson and System Plan Coordinator Joe Czapiewski, who joined GMPT staff to…
RECAP: February forum offers updates and advice for DNR grants
GMPT’s February forum had a great turnout, with over 40 people joining us to learn more about the DNR grants program. Grant Coordinators Sarah Wennerberg and Jennifer Bubke introduced themselves and provided a comprehensive overview of the Parks and Trails grants offered within their grants divisions. The presentation touched on the details of each grant, explaining eligibility criteria, funding ranges, matching fund requirements, and funding sources.
FORUM RECAP: December discussion offers insight into coordination with parks commissions & friends groups
Scheduling and technology issues aside, the December forum on Parks Commissions and Friends Groups was another success! The virtual discussion was filled with informative advice and analysis on the working relationship between parks and trail systems and these valuable groups.
FORUM RECAP: Pot in the Parks
As Minnesota legalized marijuana this year, one prominent question has been how the new law will impact operations at our…