West 7th/Fort Road Federation

10/08/2026

🌱🌼The West 7th Community Garden got an upgrade!

We planted a variety of native plants that will bring vibrancy to the garden and help pollinators thrive. Thank you to the community gardeners who had a vision to bring new growth to this space and volunteered their time!

We can’t wait to watch it grow into a beautiful new space for the neighborhood to enjoy next year! 🦋

Do you like gardening? Have time to help water or w**d? Although it's Fall, we are always looking to grow our list of volunteers to help at our numerous garden and community green spaces. Reach out if we can add you to our email list!

10/05/2026

🗳️ Want to hear directly from District 5 Ramsey County Commissioner candidates before the November election? Join the Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of St. Paul!

📅 Monday, October 12
🕖 7 - 8:30 PM
📍 Keg House Commons
928 W. 7th Street

The forum is free and open to the public and will also be broadcast on SPNN and YouTube.

Questions for the candidates can be submitted to [email protected].

Co-sponsored by SPNN, Highland District Council, Macalester-Groveland Community Council, and West 7th/Fort Road Federation.

10/03/2026

🌬️ Curious about the air quality in our community?

We’re collecting local air quality data through our AirNet monitoring project to better understand air quality in West 7th.

📱 Sign up to receive air quality text alerts:
justair.app/signup

Learn more about the project and our goals: fortroadfed.org/community-air-monitoring

10/02/2026

Heads up! It's marathon weekend.

It's Twin Cities Marathon Weekend!

That means there will be road closures/detours along Summit Avenue and John Ireland Boulevard on Saturday and Sunday. Please be patient if you're driving around Saint Paul during this time.

For more information, please visit: www.tcmevents.org

10/02/2026

What could zoning changes mean for West 7th? 👀

The City is considering changing some West 7th properties from B (Business) to T (Traditional Neighborhood) zoning. This is a change that could support more walkable, mixed-use, amenity-rich development and reduce the emphasis on car-oriented uses.

Want to learn more and share your thoughts? Join us October 5!

📅 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Palace Recreation Center, 781 Palace Ave

Come learn, ask questions, and help shape the future of West 7th!

10/01/2026

🍎 Save Food, Spend Less Challenge starts today!

Want to waste less food, save money, and sharpen your cooking, planning, shopping, and food storage skills? Join the month-long Save Food, Spend Less Challenge, running October 1–31.

Choose from 60+ actions and commit to up to 5 daily and 5 one-time actions that work for your household. You’ll also get tips, resources, and opportunities to connect with other participants throughout the challenge.

♻️ Ready to get started? Create an account and join the challenge: savefoodmn.ecochallenge.org

10/01/2026

🌱 Want to learn how to compost at home?

Join us for a FREE composting workshop and learn from experts about getting started on composting at home!

📅 Thursday, October 22
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 Palace Recreation Center, 781 Palace Ave.

Space is limited, so register in advance: tinyurl.com/w7compost

09/30/2026

♻️ Clear out your closets and recycle your textiles!

Stop by the Textile Recycling Drop-off Event to recycle your clothing, shoes, towels, blankets, dishcloths, and bed linens that are no longer wearable or reusable!

📅 September 30–October 4
🕖 7 AM - 7 PM daily
📍 Public Works, 60 W. Sycamore St.

Items can be dropped off in the designated textile recycling box in the parking lot. Do not bag items.

For more information visit: stpaul.gov/reuse

09/30/2026

♻️ TWO Volunteer Opportunities This Saturday, October 3rd! 🌳

…and if you’re a neighborhood overachiever, you can make it to BOTH! 💪😎

West 7th Litter Clean-Up
🕘 9 AM–11 AM
📍 Claddagh Coffee, 459 W 7th St
🧤 All supplies provided! Registration link below.

West 7th Community Garden Work
🕚 11 AM–1 PM
📍 West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street
🦋 We’re rethinking the community garden space and decommissioning some individual garden plots and transforming the space into a magical native garden. Bring gloves!🌼🌿

To register for the West 7th Litter Clean-up visit: stpaul.gov/calendar/public-works-west-7thfort-road-federation-litter-cleanup

09/29/2026

🎨 LAST CALL: Mural Grant Applications!

There’s still time to apply for up to $10,000 toward the design and installation of an exterior mural on a commercial property in the West 7th neighborhood.

📅 Applications close tomorrow, September 30, 2026

Projects must be located on or within 0.1 miles of West 7th Street in District 9, the West 7th/Fort Road Federation neighborhood. Visit fortroadfed.org/call-for-murals to apply!