Invasive plants cleared in Rock Island Park at FHNA cleanup event - August 4, 2024, 1 of 2

08.04.2024, 7972. Length: 01:31. restorelilacwa... The Fern Hill Neighborhood Association (FHNA) and volunteers cut back invasive plants that threaten the original 1930s lilac hedge and other landscaping. In 2024, FHNA’s grant proposal to clean up, revitalize and provide landscaping at Rock Island Park was approved by the City of St. Louis Park.
Their August 4, 2024 event was the historic park’s first cleanup project since the city acquired the park in May, 2023. Volunteers removed invasive plants, including buckthorn, burdock, honeysuckle and mulberry from large areas of the park. They made great progress towards clearing the space for landscape planning. The crew of 13 worked quickly, resulting in huge piles of brush for city removal.
Big thanks to volunteers Debbie Dokatz, Kristin Dorn, Paula Evenson, Bob Kusnetz, Mark Lapakko, Jen Leonard, Shane McCaffrey, John Olson, Diane Steen-Hinderlie, Richard Stephens, Izzy Tanner, Jolene Tanner and Todd Tanner.