Friends of Maple Grove Parks and Forests

Friends of Maple Grove Parks and Forests We are a group dedicated to the eradication of buckthorn in the Maple Grove area and the restoration of area habitat.

This page will let you know what we are doing, announce upcoming events and post pictures of our group in action.

09/08/2026

THURSDAY - September 10th!!!!

We will be back at the Maple Grove Arboretum continuing our buckthorn battle.
Come join us from 5:00 to 7:00 PM (or what ever time you can help).

Bring your gloves and a water bottle!

It was a warm and muggy morning when the "Friends" met for their mission ...Thanks to those that met to pull w**ds this ...
09/04/2026

It was a warm and muggy morning when the "Friends" met for their mission ...

Thanks to those that met to pull w**ds this morning at Crescent park. We keep making progress in this beautiful garden!

09/03/2026

TOMORROW ! Friday September 4th

We will be in the w**ds again at Crescent Garden in Town Green Park (by the band shall) - from 0745 to 0900.

Come by with your favorite w**ding tool and spend an hour or so with your neighbors in the w**ds!

Another successful battle against the mighty buckthorn on the East side of Eagle Lake! Thanks to all who fought!
08/28/2026

Another successful battle against the mighty buckthorn on the East side of Eagle Lake! Thanks to all who fought!

08/24/2026

Thursday - August 25th

Buckthorn removal on the East side of Eagle Lake near Woodcrest Park from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Great morning for some chit chat and Maple Grove garden beautification! (OK just mundane w**d pulling but the chit chat ...
08/20/2026

Great morning for some chit chat and Maple Grove garden beautification! (OK just mundane w**d pulling but the chit chat was good! And the end result worth it!) Crescent Garden in Town Green Park

I recognize this garden! Come on out this Thursday - August 20th from 0745 to 0845 - and get into the w**ds with us! See...
08/16/2026

I recognize this garden! Come on out this Thursday - August 20th from 0745 to 0845 - and get into the w**ds with us! See the post below for details.

08/16/2026

Let's get into the WEEDS!

This Thursday - August 20th - we will be back at Crescent Garden in Town Green Park (by the band shell on Main St.) pulling w**ds from 0745 to 0845.

Come join us! Bring gloves and your favorite w**ding tool.

A busy evening on Weaver Lake! Thanks to all who came out to remove buckthorn by the boat ramp. Thanks to the Weaver Lak...
08/12/2026

A busy evening on Weaver Lake! Thanks to all who came out to remove buckthorn by the boat ramp. Thanks to the Weaver Lake Association for your support.

A special thanks to Diane and Dave for hosting and after party at their house!

08/10/2026

TOMORROW!

Tuesday - 8/11/2026 - we will be removing buckthorn at the Weaver Lake Boat Ramp from 5 to 7 PM. The boat ramp is off Troy Lane (or hwy 101) on the west side of the lake.

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Maple Grove, MN
55369

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