Five years ago, volunteers and members planted 1,200 trees at Crosby Farm Regional Park to study the effects of climate change on the floodplain forest. Mississippi Park Connection and its partners at the University of Minnesota, the City of Saint Paul, and the National Park Service made a 20-year commitment to studying these trees. After five years, what have we learned? Researchers will share their thoughts with Mississippi Park Connection members on this special tour. 

Were you part of the original planting? You won't believe how tall the trees have grown! Come to celebrate the successes and find out what we are still learning about the floodplain forest.

No prior experience with adaptive silviculture? This event is for you! Come learn about trees along the Mississippi River and take a walk with researchers from all of the partner organizations.

This event will be a tour that includes a ~1.5 mile walk through the woods on a paved, flat trail. We invite any Mississippi Park Connection member to be part of this event.