I know I am a bit biased since I live in St Paul’s Macalester-Groveland neighborhood but it is very evident that the residents here are proud to live in this highly desired area of St Paul, MN.
You have to love a community that has a “Beautification Committee”.
This committee conducts a competition annually in spring and fall (my 2 favorite seasons by the way….) Alley Garden Awards in addition to other “beautification” projects throughout the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. The Alley Garden Awards, in my opinion, provide a benefit to everyone because, if you have ever driven through the alleys of St Paul (or most cities for that matter) you probably noticed that they are typically not all that attractive. But, this competition gets neighbors to at least think about what their alley looks like and maybe plant a few extra flowers or pull a few extra weeds.
The committe also hosts an annual plant exchange which is great because not only can you drop off your unused flowers and plants for “recycling” but you can also pick up some great items in return. And, this is a great way to get to know some of your neighbors which is also good for safety and crime fighting.
If you are interested in being a part of the beautification of St Paul’s Macalester-Groveland, the meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month from March – October.

For more information about the Macalester-Groveland Neighborhood check out www.macgrove.org or call 651.695.4000

Interested in moving to Macalester-Groveland? Give me a call!
Jen McKinnon
Realtor/Investor
MN Real Estate Team
612.384.1073
jen[at]mnrealestateteam[dot]com