Date/Time
01/28/2024
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location
Lake Phalen Park
1400 Phalen Dr., Saint Paul
Phalen Regional Park was site of a major shoreline restoration between 2001-2008. A project to prevent erosion led to restoration of two miles of stunning shoreland.The restoration project has eliminated safety hazards, reduced erosion, improved fish and wildlife habitat, created greater access to the lake, and improved shoreline views. Several wildlife species, such as bluegill sunfish and great blue heron, use the restoration areas to feed. Songbirds nest and feed in the established shore wet meadow areas, and several pollinator species feed and overwinter in the natural shoreland buffers.
There is a paved hiking trail around the entire lake, which we hope will be ice-free, but don’t forget your ice cleats. We will meet at the Swimming Beach parking lot on the southwest corner.