Bryn Mawr - if you know, you know. Parks, trails, lakes, green spaces, shops and restaurants, rad neighbors and great looking dogs...we've got it all! 

However, you may have noticed that as of late your walk through Anwatin woods - particularly between Anwatin Middle School and Vincent Ave S - has gotten a little strange. 

You may be asking yourself:

• Whose idea was it was to fence off green space and wildlife habitat?
• Why is a stranger accosting families enjoying a walk on a public path? 
• Is anyone else weirded out by this? 
• What can I do to preserve our awesome neighborhood? 

The Vanessa D Dayton Revocable Trust has purchased large swaths of land adjacent to the public path through Anwatin woods. There is concern that individuals acting on behalf of this trust may attempt to acquire the public land which currently acts as a pathway through Anwatin woods. [REDACTED] has preemptively described such an event as "probably the least chill thing to ever happen in Bryn Mawr". 

It's never been easy to push back against those with deep pockets and bad vibes - but we can do it! For starters...

Sign this petition to voice your support! 

Contact your representatives and tell them that: 

"We love Bryn Mawr and we want to preserve our access to public lands in our neighborhood. Please, don't let the City of Minneapolis participate in any land sale, swap or transfer that compromises existing public access to Anwatin Woods".

Katie Cashman: ward7@minneapolismn.gov OR by phone at 612-673-2207

Mayor Jacob Frey: 612-673-2100 

Attend the November 13th, 2024 meeting of the Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church in person or online at: 

https://www.bmna.org/monthly-meeting-stream/

Most importantly, keep enjoying the beautiful public trails and green spaces in our neighborhood!