The flowers on Weaver Lake Road and Elm Creek Boulevard are sourced from Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery. Photos: Joey C. Photography
Enjoy the fruits of your labor all summer long.
Join your neighbors for the largest local planting event of the year. This May, the medians of Weaver Lake Road and Elm Creek Boulevard will be abloom thanks to the annual Boulevard Planting event. Recreation coordinator Roee Hecht says he generally sees a lot of businesses use the Weaver Lake Road planting from 9–11 a.m. May 7 as a team-building opportunity. “Then, on Saturday, we see a variety,” he says. From families with young kids to retirees, everyone’s welcome from 9–11 a.m. May 9 to dig into the flowerbeds of Elm Creek Boulevard. “It’s Mother’s Day weekend, so we see people come out to plant with their mom,” Hecht says. “It’s very fun, and everyone really enjoys it.”
Hecht says that, while the City of Maple Grove provides safety vests and hand trowels, green thumbs are encouraged to bring their own gardening equipment, including gloves and knee pads. “If it’s hot, make sure you bring plenty of water,” he says. City staff will also be on hand to distribute water bottles and light snacks. Those interested in getting their hands dirty this spring can sign up on the volunteer page at maplegrovemn.gov.
