Annie Huidekoper
Celebrating nature, the individual, and community –is why Annie loves parks. It makes her heart soar, while gardening in her front yard, to hear the uplifting music at the Lakeside Pavilion; the thrilling call of a pileated woodpecker; and the joyous laughter of friends and families strolling along Como Park’s paths.
Professionally, Annie helped launch the St. Paul Saints Professional Baseball Club in 1993, and played a key role in laying the foundation for a new community ballpark in St. Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood, CHS Field – the home of amateur and pro baseball as well as countless events.
Annie has also served on many boards over the years, from Chrysalis (now Harriet Tubman), to the Midway YMCA, to my current role with the Como Community Council, with a focus on engagement and equity.
The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy
is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Federal EIN 26-2788415
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION DONORS
David and Betsy Kelly
Scott Knudson
William Klein and Hildy Boweer
David and Susan Klevan
Pam Krank and Bryan McGee
Keith and Toni Kuffel
James and Gail LaFave
Laurel J Lapore
Aaron A. Mann and Emily B. Herr
Jan Martland
Malcolm McDonald
Amy and Marek Mino
Garth Morrisette and Trina McNeely
Brenna Murphy and Austin Ditzler Murphy
Conor, Mollie, Rowan, Charlotte and Maisie Murphy
Edward Murphy III
Paddy Murphy and Lindsey Reif
Elizabeth Myers
Nicholson Brothers Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation:
David and Barbara Nicholson, Richard and Nancy Nicholson, Ford and Catherine Nicholson, and Todd and Martha Nicholson
Diane Nixa and Kurt Hochfeld
Nancy Oregman
Michael Parish
Brooke Pope
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Help name Saint Paul's newest parks! #lovesaintpaukparks
www.facebook.com/112493619344/posts/10159457577429345/?sfnsn=moSaint Paul is excited to introduce four new parks coming to the Highland Bridge development, and we need your help naming them!
For full details, visit: stpaul.gov/HighlandBridgeParks.
Our tails are wagging over the first winner of #SaintPaulBARKS - who is named after a Beatles tune. Meet Penny Lane! www.saintpaulparksconservancy.org/2021/02/saint-paul-barks-winner-named-after-a-beatles-tune/
Who couldn't use a bouquet to get through until spring? Support Como Friends !
Thank you Saint Paul Winter Carnival for showing us all once again how adding artists to snow makes for a wondrous use of outdoor space! And congratulations on your amazing pivot this year!In 2nd Place for Snow, the People's Choice vote goes to: Redemption!
Sculpted by team Pig's Eye Pirates: Shelden Moe of St. Paul, Jason Moe of Minneapolis and Kevin Wynn of Minneapolis
Thank you to our sponsors City & County Credit Union and Soapy Joe's Car Wash for helping us see a life-sized Yoda!
Thank you Saint Paul Natural Resources and Lower Phalen Creek Project for sharing the wonder of winter nature and connecting us to the Dakota history of our public lands!
www.facebook.com/196064817089002/posts/4194550610573716/Yamnúmnuǧapi (the Dakota name for hackberry) produces dark purple colored fruit called drupes that remain on the tree throughout winter. They can be eaten by birds, small mammals, and people! The thin layer of fruit tastes like licorice, dates, or figs, and the hard, crunchy seed within is packed with protein.
Thank you Lower Phalen Creek Project for sharing the Dakota language to cultivate a deeper connection to Indigenous land.
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The Feburary volunteer spotlight shines on Jim Stensvold, who helps restore native plants to our parkland. Read more here and consider becoming a park volunteer this year! www.saintpaulparksconservancy.org/2021/02/volunteer-spotlight-jim-stensvold-restoring-native-plants/
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