Fen Swanson, Environmental Initiatives Program Manager

(They/them) Fen comes to the Hamline Midway Coalition staff after two years of service in Climate Impact Corps. They are passionate Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer and enjoy working on prairie restoration, conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, and pretty much anything outdoors-y. Their primary work in Midway is on the Neighbors for Clean Air project in partnership with Frogtown Neighborhood Association, OSLUV, Mankato […]

Community Tree Planting October 11th

Tree Planting October 11th! This year’s trees will be getting planted on the 11th and we need volunteers! If you would like to help with tree planting fill out this form.  Many ash trees have been lost to the invasive emerald ash borer and there’s less canopy coverage where BIPOC and low-income residents tend to live. Data […]

Community Peace Celebration

The Hamline Midway Environmental Committee is proud to participate in this year’s Community Peace Celebration! Now in its 29th year, this joyous event features an afternoon of live music, delicious food, community resources, and fun activities for all ages. 

Test Plot MN Work Day

St Paul TEST PLOT is on the Bee Line at Lexington and Pierce Butler Rt. This is the first TEST PLOT outside of CA.  This native pollinator planting is both part of local Bee Line efforts supported by Midway and Frogtown communities, and connected in spirit to the original TEST PLOT parcels in California. 

The Hive Collaborative

We catch up with Laura and Eric of The Hive Collaborative to see how their vision for a collaborative, community-rooted theater space has evolved since opening in the Hamline Midway neighborhood. The Hive has quickly become a cultural hub—and a testament to the creative energy thriving in Midway.