Wooddale Path Landscape Restoration Project

The City is restoring the vegetation along Wooddale path with native plants. View a map of the project area here.
Native landscapes provide many benefits including;
- Stabilizing shorelines
- Supporting cleaner air and water
- Providing wildlife habitat, including pollinator habitat
- Managing invasive plants, including Buckthorn
- Increasing resilience in a changing climate
Get the latest project updates here.
The City is restoring the vegetation along Wooddale path with native plants. View a map of the project area here.
Native landscapes provide many benefits including;
- Stabilizing shorelines
- Supporting cleaner air and water
- Providing wildlife habitat, including pollinator habitat
- Managing invasive plants, including Buckthorn
- Increasing resilience in a changing climate
Get the latest project updates here.
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Reminder - Provide your input by September 30th
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Provide your input by September 30th
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Concept Plan Available Now
Share Concept Plan Available Now on Facebook Share Concept Plan Available Now on Twitter Share Concept Plan Available Now on Linkedin Email Concept Plan Available Now linkCheck out the plan overview, rendering, and native plant palette in the Documents section. We'll have full-size posters available for viewing at the September 14th Open House.
How to submit input and ask questions
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Save the Date - Open House set for September 14th
Share Save the Date - Open House set for September 14th on Facebook Share Save the Date - Open House set for September 14th on Twitter Share Save the Date - Open House set for September 14th on Linkedin Email Save the Date - Open House set for September 14th linkThe Wooddale Path Design Review Open House will be held at 6:15PM at the Edina Public Works Building, 7450 Metro Blvd.
The open house immediately precedes the annual Lake Nancy Lake Association meeting in the same location, starting at 6:45PM. Staff will remain for a Q&A session at the beginning of the Lake Association meeting. All are welcome to attend the open house and opening Q&A session, it is not exclusive to Lake Association members.
The concept design will be posted to this project page in advance of the meeting. Copies of the concept design will also be available at the open house.
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Sun Current Feature
Share Sun Current Feature on Facebook Share Sun Current Feature on Twitter Share Sun Current Feature on Linkedin Email Sun Current Feature linkThe Wooddale path project was featured in the Sun Current today. Check it out here.
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Historic aerial photos show major landscape changes
Share Historic aerial photos show major landscape changes on Facebook Share Historic aerial photos show major landscape changes on Twitter Share Historic aerial photos show major landscape changes on Linkedin Email Historic aerial photos show major landscape changes linkLocal waterbodies were heavily altered in the late 1950s/1960s with the construction of crosstown Highway 62. The Wooddale walking path that bisects present day Lake Nancy and Otto Pond was constructed in 1962. Check out the historic aerial photos here.
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Wooddale Path Meeting - June 8
Share Wooddale Path Meeting - June 8 on Facebook Share Wooddale Path Meeting - June 8 on Twitter Share Wooddale Path Meeting - June 8 on Linkedin Email Wooddale Path Meeting - June 8 linkThe Lake Nancy Lake Association hosted a discussion at the Wooddale Path yesterday with Engineering Director Chad Millner and Water Resources Manager Jessica Wilson. We talked about safety, the environment, protecting the shoreline, and the MnDOT bridge over Highway 62. It was a good opportunity to share the new Wooddale Path Landscape Restoration Project with the group.
In true Minnesota style, a lot of treats were provided and there were a lot of leftovers. Thanks for sharing with the Engineering Department!
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Welcome
Share Welcome on Facebook Share Welcome on Twitter Share Welcome on Linkedin Email Welcome linkWelcome to the project page! This is where you can find project information and participate in the process. Please visit often to get the latest updates.
A view of Otto Pond from the Wooddale Path, June 2022.
Who's Listening
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Phone 952-826-0445 Email JWilson@EdinaMN.gov -
Phone 952-826-0317 Email TSwenson@EdinaMN.gov
Key Dates
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June 2024
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March 2023
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January 2023
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September 14 2022
Lifecycle
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Concept Plan Development and Seek Input
Wooddale Path Landscape Restoration Project has finished this stageSpring/Summer 2022
Staff will develop a concept restoration plan and ask for input.
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Design and Bid
Wooddale Path Landscape Restoration Project has finished this stageFall 2022
Staff will complete the design and prepare bid documents. A contractor will be selected through a competitive process.
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Project Approval
Wooddale Path Landscape Restoration Project has finished this stageWinter 2023
Staff will ask City Council to approve the project and award a contract for installation.
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Invasive Plant Removals
Wooddale Path Landscape Restoration Project has finished this stageWinter 2023
Removal of invasive plants, shrubs, and trees including Buckthorn. Ash trees will also be removed as part of a proactive plan to slow the spread of Emerald Ash Borer.
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Weed Control and Seeding
Wooddale Path Landscape Restoration Project has finished this stageGrowing Season 2023
More rounds of weed control will occur in spring and fall. The site will then be seeded in the fall.
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Planting
Wooddale Path Landscape Restoration Project is currently at this stageSpring 2024
Plant plugs will be installed.
Trees and shrubs will be installed based on resident input.Tree and shrub planting has been canceled due to potential conflicts with the road reconstruction work on Wooddale Ave. -
Annual Ongoing Maintenance
this is an upcoming stage for Wooddale Path Landscape Restoration ProjectSummer 2023 and Beyond
Maintenance crews will visit several times throughout the growing season each year to control weeds and encourage native plant growth.