Ann Lynch, Park Director, Retired Jan 31
Saturday, April 28
10 am.
Visitors Shelter (Meet at the east entrance near the Peace Garden parking lot, at 4124 Roseway Road)
Note: This is a pay lot; some people park on Lake Harriet Parkway as a free alternative.
One of the best times to hear and see birds at Roberts Bird Sanctuary is during spring migration! Wes Nutgeren, a seasoned naturalist and experienced educator at Dodge Nature Preschool, will lead a guided bird walk especially for young people.
This event is free and open to the public. All all welcome including children accompanied by their parents or caregiver.
Binoculars are not required, but if possible, bring your own.
This event is one of seven upcoming Robert's Bird Sanctuary events sponsored by East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association.
10 am.
Visitors Shelter (Meet at the east entrance near the Peace Garden parking lot, at 4124 Roseway Road)
Note: This is a pay lot; some people park on Lake Harriet Parkway as a free alternative.
One of the best times to hear and see birds at Roberts Bird Sanctuary is during spring migration! Wes Nutgeren, a seasoned naturalist and experienced educator at Dodge Nature Preschool, will lead a guided bird walk especially for young people.
This event is free and open to the public. All all welcome including children accompanied by their parents or caregiver.
Binoculars are not required, but if possible, bring your own.
This event is one of seven upcoming Robert's Bird Sanctuary events sponsored by East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association.
Ann Lynch, Lyndale Farmstead Park director for the past 22 years, spent her last day visiting and sharing memories with staff and neighbors on January 31.
The East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association on behalf of the neighborhood presented Ann with a certificate of appreciation and plans to install and dedicate a park bench in her name in Lyndale Farmstead Park. The bench will be installed this spring and placed in a shaded spot overlooking the playground.
The East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association on behalf of the neighborhood presented Ann with a certificate of appreciation and plans to install and dedicate a park bench in her name in Lyndale Farmstead Park. The bench will be installed this spring and placed in a shaded spot overlooking the playground.
Ann Lynch, Lyndale Farmstead Park director for the past 22 years, will be retiring on January 31, 2017. You will have an opportunity to visit with Ann, share memories and extend your appreciation at a Mid-Winter Celebration on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 10 am to 9 pm.
Ann was born and raised in East Harriet and later returned to the neighborhood to raise her family. At that time, she recognized the need for neighborhood improvements and became involved in the East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association and served on the board in the 90's when the City was making Neighborhood Revitalization funds (NRP) available. East Harriet saw the need for a full time park building which was being rented as day care at the time and decided to dedicate NRP funds to hire a park director. Ann was hired as part time staff in 1995 and became the full time director in 2000 and has served in that position up to today.
In addition to reclaiming the Recreation Center for community programming, Ann was instrumental in the early community-building efforts which included winter indoor play time for toddlers/preschoolers and parents, first used book sale and plant swap, the bi-annual Garden Teas in collaboration with the Southwest Senior Center, successful soccer and field & track programs, and initiating the kite festival.
The Lake Harriet Kite Festival began as a spring event and was first held on the field in Lyndale Farmstead Park. It became a winter festival when the idea of a frozen lake would provide more sky space to fly the big kites. Now in its 16th year, the Kite Festival has grown to a regional event attracting over 6000 people.
Over the years, Ann has enjoyed getting to know two generations of residents participating in Egg Hunts, Halloween Parties, Summer Kick-Offs, Tee ball and Coach Pitch Baseball, Art in the Park, Soccer, Kid's tennis classes and skating classes, Family Skating Nights and Music on the Ice, Saturday dance classes and Tai Kwon Do. "So many happy memories, and none of them would have been possible without the support of the neighborhood, the part time park staff, and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board".
Anne's future plans are still in the works but don't be surprised if you see her in a hammock next summer, hanging in the trees below the Superintendent's House, watching the slack-liners walking the line at sunset.
Ann was born and raised in East Harriet and later returned to the neighborhood to raise her family. At that time, she recognized the need for neighborhood improvements and became involved in the East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association and served on the board in the 90's when the City was making Neighborhood Revitalization funds (NRP) available. East Harriet saw the need for a full time park building which was being rented as day care at the time and decided to dedicate NRP funds to hire a park director. Ann was hired as part time staff in 1995 and became the full time director in 2000 and has served in that position up to today.
In addition to reclaiming the Recreation Center for community programming, Ann was instrumental in the early community-building efforts which included winter indoor play time for toddlers/preschoolers and parents, first used book sale and plant swap, the bi-annual Garden Teas in collaboration with the Southwest Senior Center, successful soccer and field & track programs, and initiating the kite festival.
The Lake Harriet Kite Festival began as a spring event and was first held on the field in Lyndale Farmstead Park. It became a winter festival when the idea of a frozen lake would provide more sky space to fly the big kites. Now in its 16th year, the Kite Festival has grown to a regional event attracting over 6000 people.
Over the years, Ann has enjoyed getting to know two generations of residents participating in Egg Hunts, Halloween Parties, Summer Kick-Offs, Tee ball and Coach Pitch Baseball, Art in the Park, Soccer, Kid's tennis classes and skating classes, Family Skating Nights and Music on the Ice, Saturday dance classes and Tai Kwon Do. "So many happy memories, and none of them would have been possible without the support of the neighborhood, the part time park staff, and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board".
Anne's future plans are still in the works but don't be surprised if you see her in a hammock next summer, hanging in the trees below the Superintendent's House, watching the slack-liners walking the line at sunset.
Help Pull Garlic Mustard to Protect Our Natural Areas!
Garlic mustard out-competes tree seedlings and other native vegetation with adverse effects on the few remaining natural areas in our Park system, including the Roberts Bird Sanctuary and William Berry Woods. Help us repeat last year's success in eliminating flowering plants at both sites, to help slow the spread of this invasive plant.
Bags are provided, but bring your own gloves. Look for signs leading to the pull sites at the visitors shelter at Roberts and at the picnic table at William Berry Woods.
Roberts Bird Sanctuary
(look for signs at the visitor shelter)
Sundays, May 8, 15, and 22: 1 to 3 p.m.
Wednesdays, May 11, 18, and 25: 5 to 7 p.m.
William Berry Woods
(look for signs at the picnic table near the sidewalk path)
Wednesdays, June 1 and 8: 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 4: 1 to 3 p.m.
Bags are provided, but bring your own gloves. Look for signs leading to the pull sites at the visitors shelter at Roberts and at the picnic table at William Berry Woods.
Roberts Bird Sanctuary
(look for signs at the visitor shelter)
Sundays, May 8, 15, and 22: 1 to 3 p.m.
Wednesdays, May 11, 18, and 25: 5 to 7 p.m.
William Berry Woods
(look for signs at the picnic table near the sidewalk path)
Wednesdays, June 1 and 8: 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 4: 1 to 3 p.m.
Spring migration is near and the Roberts Bird Sanctuary is a great place to hear and see warblers and other migrant and resident birds.
The Minneapolis Audubon Society offers bird walks every Tuesday in April and May at 9:00 am. An expert birder will also lead bird walks at 8 am on Saturday, April 23, and on the mornings of April 30 through May 28. Meet at the Visitors Shelter for all bird walks.
For more information, visit the Friends of Roberts Facebook page,www.facebook.com/FriendsOfRobertsBirdSanctuary.
The Minneapolis Audubon Society offers bird walks every Tuesday in April and May at 9:00 am. An expert birder will also lead bird walks at 8 am on Saturday, April 23, and on the mornings of April 30 through May 28. Meet at the Visitors Shelter for all bird walks.
For more information, visit the Friends of Roberts Facebook page,www.facebook.com/FriendsOfRobertsBirdSanctuary.