Natural resources is a division of the parks and recreation department. This division works to protect, restore and enhance the natural areas and resources of St. Louis Park, including a diverse urban tree population, a wide array of wildlife, 28 water bodies and Westwood Hills Nature Center.

Responsibilities of the division include:

• Urban forestry programs
• Habitat restoration
• Invasive species
• Wildlife management
• Weed ordinance enforcement

Learn more about:

• Lawn and garden
• Rainwater Rewards program
• Trees — Replacement, care and diseases and infestations
• Ways to beautify the park
• Wildlife in St. Louis Park
• Grants for tree care/management and buckthorn management

Get involved

There are many ways to get involved and help the city protect its natural resources. Participate in community tree planting or the annual Minnehaha Creek cleanup, attend a workshop or be an adopt-a-park or garden volunteer.

Watch St. Louis Park social media sites, view the city calendar and check the Park Perspective for more information on these and many other opportunities.