Category Archives: Information and Details

Are we killing our trees with mulch?

I just ran across this instructive video on the proper way to mulch around a tree.  We have quite a few young trees in the Association that may need to be checked.  It is a pretty simple fix.

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The Home Safety Council on Fire Prevention

According to the Home Safety Council’s State of Home Safety in America Report, fires and burns are the third leading cause of unintentional home injury and related deaths.  Fire safety and survival begin with everyone in your household being prepared. … Continue reading

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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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