The University Grove

Begun in the late 1920s as a housing enclave that would attract and retain University of Minnesota faculty, the University Grove has become a nationally known residential community, admired for its thoughtful landscape planning and for the quality of its architect-designed homes. We will walk the neighborhood to see the variety of houses built in the Grove over the years.

• Thursday, August 24, 10:30-12:30

• Saturday, August 26, 10:30-12:30

• Tuesday, August 29, 6:00-8:00

This tour starts at the corner of Fulham and Hoyt, and we will walk from the west end to the east end of the Grove and then back again to the starting point. This is approximately 12-14 blocks of walking, covering about 1.15 miles. There is some hilly terrain. The tour is a loop.

The tours are designed for walking and biking from site to site, but folks with mobility issues are welcome to follow along in their vehicles.

Reservations are required. Tours are limited to 30 participants.

There is a suggested donation of $10 per person, collected at the time of the tour, to help cover tour costs. At the moment, I will accept cash and checks, but onsite credit card payments might be possible in the future.

Bring your own earbuds (standard audio jack only) or pick up a colorful (and reusable!) set from me for $1.00. Dress for the weather: don’t forget sunscreen, your water bottle, and whatever conditions demand--an umbrella, a hat, a jacket, some gloves.

Tours will run showers or shine--unless the rain is heavy, includes lightning and thunder, hail, high winds, or tornadoes. Every effort will be made to reschedule a postponed tour within a day or two, and/or to accommodate people on an upcoming tour on the same topic. Cancelation or postponement decisions will be made approximately one hour before the tour. They will be announced at this webpage and through emails to registered participants.

Reserve a space for one of these University Grove tours by sending an email to kristin.km@gmail.com. Be sure to specify the tour topic and date you are requesting.

• Thursday, August 24, 10:30-12:30

• Saturday, August 26, 10:30-12:30

• Tuesday, August 29, 6:00-8:00