lisianthia ([info]lisianthia) wrote in [info]twin_cities,
@ 2008-05-04 20:14:00
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ISO grassy metro parks for an event
The Twin Cities Guinea Pig Rescue is on the hunt for a grassy park in the metro to host the 9th Annual Minnesota Pignic. The grass has to be chemical free as dozens of hungry guinea pigs will be snacking on and simultaneously fertilizing it.

Low rental cost or free parks would be ideal.

Thanks!

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[info]kitchenwitch
2008-05-05 02:17 am UTC (link)
I have no constructive advice, but holy buckets does that sound adorable.

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[info]thekerosenekid
2008-05-05 01:57 pm UTC (link)
That was my response exactly.

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[info]lisianthia
2008-05-05 07:20 pm UTC (link)
It is beyond adorable!

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[info]spock74
2008-05-05 05:10 am UTC (link)
Ditto the first comment. DOZENS of piggies running around loose?!? I may have to take a trip to the Twin Cities on what weekend? Srsly, when is this taking place?

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[info]lisianthia
2008-05-05 07:21 pm UTC (link)
We don't have a date yet, but it's generally on a weekend in early June.

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(Anonymous)
2008-05-05 12:30 pm UTC (link)
That does sound cute! What a fun idea!

Because the health of these pigs is involved, it sounds like you'd need to be absolutely sure about how the grass has been treated. I suggest calling the Parks & Rec Dept of all the cities you are considering and getting the details about their lawn treatment practices. Of course, their Web sites would give you details of rental fees.

I know of lots of pretty, grassy parks but have no idea of the way the grass is treated in them.

Have a fun pignic!

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[info]raeosunshine
2008-05-05 03:09 pm UTC (link)
Newell Park in Midway has TONS of grassy space (and beautiful oak trees for shade), and I don't think it's treated with any chemicals. The St. Paul Parks Dept. would probably be able to tell you. Newell is just off Pierce Butler Rte. and Snelling, near Midway Stadium and Hamline University.

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[info]abookmom
2008-05-05 06:21 pm UTC (link)
Holy cow. I sure hope you can post the date for this event, because I want to be there. We lost our dear guinea pig, General Haig, because we stupidly put a branch from our Christmas tree in her cage. Obviously, it had been treated with chemicals and she died. Very sad.

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[info]lisianthia
2008-05-05 07:22 pm UTC (link)
I will post the date once it's set. It's usually in early June.

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[info]gwangi
2008-05-05 06:47 pm UTC (link)
Those of us who work every Saturday are begging you to make it a Sunday event.

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[info]lisianthia
2008-05-05 07:23 pm UTC (link)
It will be a Sat. or Sun. I will post the date when it's set.

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[info]rainfae
2008-05-06 05:40 pm UTC (link)
Hey, I'm in a rural town now, so I can't recommend a park in the Cities, but I wanted to tell you about a pilot program here. Some of the schools are forgoing the traditional chemical treatments and are spreading CORNMEAL on the grass to cut down on the dandelion growth. And to all appearances, it's working! So check that out and you may find a park or school in the Cities that's taking part in this program. :)

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[info]justacoolcat.blogspot.com
2008-05-09 12:09 am UTC (link)
Have you checked out Battle Creek Park in the East Metro? It's huge and I'm pretty sure it's all natural.

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