Project Ardan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages community engagement. Our mission is to protect and beautify green spaces in Mounds View for environmental sustainability and public enjoyment.
We started our nonprofit after a housing development proposal threatened to destroy the forest wetland buffer of Ardan Park in northern Mounds View. The overwhelming community response and unity it has brought to our city over the last year is awe-inspiring! Sign up and help keep the momentum going!
Let's do this together!
Making A Difference
The City Council voted to shut down the proposed Ardan development on June 26th. Together, we had a huge impact in saving our wetland and neighborhood. We laid out a compelling case of why this land needed to be preserved and our voices were heard.
Trees Saved
With verbal approval from city staff, the developer had started marking the land and tagging our trees before the proposal was an approved project.
Animals Rescued
About 900 terrestrial animal species use wetland habitats of the United States periodically throughout their lives for breeding, foraging, or other activities.
Wetland Protected
Our Mission is to protect wetlands like Ardan Park and encourage smart redevelopment. We believe this land would be a perfect fit for an educational nature preserve with trails that connect the north side of our city. The Ardan Park wetland Buffer is part of less than 2% of the undeveloped land left in Mounds View.
Community Activated
There is power in numbers.
Citizens came together, neighbors became friends and friends became community.
Projects
We are just getting stated! Our team is excited to continue the process of expanding and protecting Ardan Park and the adjacent wetlands. We have submitted a park proposal, with trails connecting the north side of Mounds View. The City is currently pursuing wetland banking and trails like the proposal we submitted! We will find out if we qualify in late fall.
Calendar & Events
Stay connected and informed. Check out our Calendar & Events page for city meetings and community events.
Upcoming Events:
- Puzzle Palooza - October 1st
- Community Bonfire - RESCHEDULED - October 3rd
- Park Clean-up, Planting, and Picnic - October 5th
- Candidate Forums - October 9th & 10th 7pm
- State of the City: Town Hall Meeting - October 21st
We will be posting meetings and videos here. Check out the July 5th, 2023 City Council Work Session today!
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Contact Us
Please contact our team with questions, information regarding upcoming community events, and projects in your area.
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