Minneapolis volunteer group connects singles passionate about environmentalism

NPR | By Nicole Ki

Published August 10, 2026 at 4:41 AM EDT

A volunteer group in Minneapolis is trading dating apps for garden tools and invasive plants, as singles passionate about environmentalism work together to restore a park while making new connections.

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