# @mplsdtparks on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWlygaqDRBW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/62218935-mplsdtparks-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/4c6b92e20e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-01T13:25:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** 🌳Minneapolis Downtown Parks (@mplsdtparks) — https://gondola.cc/mplsdtparks

## Caption

We’re excited to introduce our newest sustainability initiative... the Minneapolis Park & Rec Squirrel Training Program!

After years of observing exceptional work ethic and snack-driven motivation, we’ve officially begun training local squirrels to assist with park cleanup efforts.
Starting this spring, you may notice our newest team members:
 🐿️ Collecting small litter
 🐿️ Transporting snack wrappers
 🐿️ Eating crumbs
This pilot program is part of our ongoing commitment to keeping Minneapolis parks clean and green!

Join our Squirrels on Saturday, April 18th for our Earth Day Clean-Up from 9:30 am to noon at the following parks:
Father Hennepin Bluff Park
Graco Park
James I Rice Park
Water Works at Mill Ruins Park

#mplsdtparks #minneapolis #aprilfools

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🌳Minneapolis Downtown Parks | @mplsdtparks | https://gondola.cc/mplsdtparks | Collective/Community |
| Makenna Leik | @makennaleik | https://gondola.cc/makennaleik | Social Media Specialist |

## Tags

aprilfools, minneapolis, mplsdtparks

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