Category Archives: Information and Details

Storm Water Ponds! Could this be us?

The Star and Tribune  has long article in today’s paper that some metro areas have storm-water ponds that are chemical soups of pesticides, fertilizers, pet wastes, oil, grease and other contaminants.  Driveway sealants play a big part in this contamination.  … Continue reading

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Arbor Day Tree Giveaway of Native Tree Saplings

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway of Native Tree Saplings April 30 & May 1 @ Just Food Friday, April 30, 3-6p.m. AND Saturday, May 1, 10am-1pm (or until they run out of trees) in the front of the store, 516 Water … Continue reading

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Concept Drawing and Planting List for Valley Pond Park

This is the 1999 Concept Drawing and Planting List for the Valley Pond Park.  I have also included a list of birdsseen in the park, drawn up by Don Starkweather.  I am not sure of the year.  Just a little … Continue reading

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The Shopper

The Shopper is a free publication that is delivered every week.  Does it pile up at your front door?  Do you see it as a waste of paper, energy and time or are you someone who enjoys the publication and … Continue reading

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Another Neighborhood Blog

The Northfield Eastside Neighborhood Association, also has a blog.  They recognized us yesterday by posting a piece about our site.  It is great to see neighborhoods organizing, sharing information and committing to causes.  Take a trip over to their site, … Continue reading

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April Board Meeting

Proposed Agenda for April 14th, 2009 VPTA Meeting –  to be held at Rinae Noyes, 2104 Lincoln St South, on April 14th at 7:00 pm CALL TO ORDER Approval of minutes from the March 10th, 2009 meeting TREASURER’S REPORT OLD … Continue reading

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Municipal Yard Waste and Composting

Sherry Freking suggested that I put up information on the city’s composting site.  I added a link to the city’s website in the Link area on the right side bar but I thought it might be helpful to show you … Continue reading

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A picture of you to clip to your comments!

The little picture that shows up on this site when Griff or I comment is called a Gravatar (globally recognized avatar).  It is easy to acquire and attaches itself to the email address you are using at the time.  Go to … Continue reading

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