MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis will soon be getting a little greener, particularly in areas that need environmental improvements.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board received a $120,000 donation through the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Fund of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to "enhance climate resilience in economically disadvantaged and environmentally justice designated neighborhoods in Minneapolis," according to a release from the city.
The money will be used to plant 1,000 native and climate-resilient trees in areas most in need. City officials say the trees will improve air quality, support wildlife and help remove carbon dioxide. Planting is expected to begin in 2025.
"We continue to be deeply grateful to the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Fund of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation for recognizing the need for climate resiliency in some of the most economically disadvantaged areas of Minneapolis," said MPRB Superintendent Al Bangoura in a statement. "These funds will help contribute to the well-being of Minneapolis’ underserved and climate-vulnerable communities."
The donation will also be used to purchase native plants, particularly at Harrison Park to help support the conversion of turf grass to natural areas.
