DPPA honors Nancy Nelson with tree planting ceremony. When you get the chance, visit the northern pin oak now gracing the eastern end of Lakeplace Park. The tree was planted to mark Nancy's receiving a DPPA Civic Activist award, and dedicated in a ceremony on August 28. The turnout was good and the weather perfect, with early showers clearing to fresh sunshine before the group gathered. Widely known for her work engaging public participation in the Spirit Mountain planning process, Nancy's persistence, attention to detail and holistic approach to this issue have set the standard for civic involvement in Duluth. Nancy has taught many many people, herself included no doubt, a great deal about the process of public interaction with the government of Duluth. This theme of leading and teaching by example is common to many of the things Nancy has done. In typical Nancy style, she asked that people visiting the tree not think of her, but of the unique forest resources we have in Duluth, and what we need to do to protect and appreciate them. A crowd looks on while DPPA president Terry Brown introduces Nancy Nelson. These articles are retained on the web for historical interest and do not necessarily reflect the views or goals of DPPA today.

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