Park Bugle Sept/Oct 2023 Submission
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Posts related to D10 Como Park and partner programs and initiatives.
Recorded Presentation: What Happens to Organic Compost? – 6/7/2023
At the June 7th, 2023 D10 Environment Committee, we heard from Mariah Quick – a Ramsey County Heath Educator – about what happens to organic compost. She explains where it goes, the environmental impact of keeping food out of a landfill and what we can do to promote composting.
2021 Como Park Honor Roll Recipients Named
In January, we accepted nominations for the 2021 Como Neighborhood Honor Roll, our board members voted to select three honorees among the nominations, and the winners were honored at this week’s board meeting.
Seeking 2022 Como Park Honor Roll Nominees
Know someone who makes the Como Park area a better place to live, work, or play? Nominate them for the District 10 Neighborhood Honor Roll. The Honor Roll pays tribute to everyday people who make a sustained and lasting impact in our neighborhood or Saint Paul as a whole.
Nov. 9 Environment Committee Agenda
The Environment Committee typically meets on the second Tuesday of every month. All D10 Como Park meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion.
Help Keep Como Lake Clean – In Front of Your Own Home!
Como Community Council is teaming up with the Como Active Citizen Network and Capitol Region Watershed District on this year’s Como Curb Clean-up.
When it rains, leaves on streets release nutrients into the water that flows into storm drains and the lake. There it becomes food for invasive algae.
Community Rain Gardeners Needed
Our current volunteer gardeners that have been maintaining the rain gardens on Van Slyke and Churchill are looking for some interested neighbors to help with planting and maintenance of this beautiful space. This is a great opportunity to help support your community and meet neighbors.
Sept. 14 Environment Committee Agenda
The Environment Committee typically meets on the second Tuesday of every month. All D10 Como Park meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion.
New Food Scraps Recycling Site on Beulah Ln.
The new 1115 Beulah Ln. Organics Recycling site enclosure was completed this week. Waste Management delivered the new dumpsters Friday, August 6.
Introducing the Como Park Steward Program
The District 10 Environment Committee in partnership with St. Paul Parks & Rec invites individuals or groups (families, schools, churches, clubs and others) to volunteer and give back and to help keep our regional treasure welcoming for everyone.