Minnesota Twins and GF Expand Water Restoration Initiative

The multi-year initiative, now in its second year, targets critical wildlife habitats across the Twin Cities metro. At Wood Lake, crews are removing buckthorn—a plant species known for crowding out native vegetation—and planting native wildflowers to restore the understory. This work is essential for stabilizing soil and preventing the runoff that threatens local water safety.

This partnership follows a 2025 project at Creekside Park in Carver County, where volunteers planted 153 shrubs and installed protective fencing to combat streambank erosion. By combining GF’s expertise in water flow solutions with the community outreach capacity of the Twins and the conservation experience of Great River Greening, the organizations intend to create a scalable model for regional ecological resilience. Nancy O’Brien, senior vice president of community engagement for the Twins, noted that the project underscores the team's commitment to environmental stewardship beyond Target Field.