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FAQS about the 2015 Transfer

Blue Thumb Update On May 27, 2015, the RCWD Board of Managers approved the Blue Thumb license and transfer agreement. The agreement begins with a two-year license period under which…  Read More

Lawns to Legumes - Your yard can bee the change

St. Cloud—L2L: Resilient Yards

April 18, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Following guidelines from the CDC and Minnesota Department of Health, in an effort to limit the spread of Covid-19, and for the safety of our staff, volunteers, registrants, and the…  Read More

Low Maintenance Turf

What is Low Maintenance Turf? Low maintenance turf functions as a typical lawn but is made up of species that require less water, fertilizers, pesticides, and mowing than Kentucky bluegrass. Most low maintenance lawns are a mix of fine and/or tall fescues, both cool-season grasses that are shade and drought-tolerant. The benefits of fescues include:…

Perennial Ground Cover

What is Perennial Ground Cover? With a diverse matrix of native grasses and forbs, perennial ground cover can be adapted to almost any growing condition. It can be low-growing if desired. Why should I plant Perennial Ground Cover? Converting lawn into perennial ground cover offers the maximum ecological impact. In theory, you could turn your…

Pollinator Lawn

What is a Pollinator Lawn? Bee lawns are made of a tight mix of grasses and low-growing perennials that can be used and treated much like a regular lawn but also offer high-quality nutrition to pollinators. Why should I plant a Pollinator Lawn? Pollinator populations have been declining in part due to habitat loss, pesticide…

About Blue Thumb

Who We Are Blue Thumb—Planting for Clean Water® is a network of clean water and native plant stewards creating change to bridge the gap between knowledge and action by offering resources and programs to Minnesotan residents. Our Finest on Earth™ Blue Thumb Partners include local governmental units, non-profit organizations, and private companies all working toward…

Make The Pledge

The EPA Identifies RUNOFF as the #1 threat to the health of our lakes, streams, and rivers. Because storm sewers connect streets to waterways, it’s important we take care of…  Read More

shoreline stabilization

Why Plant for Clean Water?

The problem Rain is natural. Before we built roads and buildings, it would fall on deep-rooted native plants that helped it infiltrate into the ground, to be naturally cleaned and cooled before entering the water table. As we’ve developed the landscape, we’ve also dramatically altered the path those raindrops follow.  Now they fall on roofs,…