Sunrise Banks: University & Vandalia

Project Name: "Gibraltar" aka Vandalia
Date Established: July 9, 2017

Before

After

Project Location: Sunrise Bank, 2171 University Ave. W.
​Partners: Sunrise Banks
Status: Healthy / Entering year 4 of growth

In 2017, TWP began its relationship with Sunrise Banks, converting a 200 square foot rock patch into a mirco-habitat amidst a concrete jungle. Located at the busy corner of University Ave. and Vandalia St. in Saint Paul, it provides a much needed oasis to hungry pollinators.

Garden Information:

• Before: 200 sq. ft. of rock
• Bermed the rock into a pile in the center, covered with organic compost
• Planted 20 native grasses, 15 perennial flowers, including Liatris, Butterfly Weed and Black-Eyed Susan, and native wildflower seed sown in the middle
• Bumble bees have officially been spotted at this garden!