Over 150 trees planted on Minnesota Department of Transportation property in north Minneapolis

14 Oct 2024

This year, Hennepin County began a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to plant trees on their rights-of-way. The partnership agreement will last until 2074.

Beginning in June, 160 trees were planted along interstate 94 corridor in the north Minneapolis neighborhoods of: Fowell, Mckinley, Hawthorn and Near North. Trees planted along roadsides are shown to improve local air quality, reduce flooding, provide shade for cooling effects in the summer and break winter winds, help local wildlife, and improve mental well-being of community members. Tree species planted were selected to tolerate conditions such as road salt, a variety of different soils, and trap particulate matter. The diversity of tree species also increases their resiliency to climate change.


Educational Tree Trek installed

A Tree Trek was installed at the intersection of N 4th Street and 36th Avenue in Minneapolis. Tree Trek is an interactive way to learn about the climate adaptability of different tree species and the ecology of plants.


Volunteer planting and Tree Stewards training

A volunteer planting and Tree Stewards training was held on June 1. In total, 10 community members participated, and University of Minnesota Urban Forestry Outreach and Research staff assisted. Participants in the training learned about basic tree care and management, Hennepin County forestry programs, and the benefits of trees in an urban landscape.


Learn more

For more information about this project, contact Leslie Alcantar Mejia at leslie.alcantarmejia@hennepin.us(External link).

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