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Summer Maintenance for Pollinator Gardens

Native plants are hardy. Well-adapted to Minnesota’s harsh winters and summer heat, they don’t need much care to thrive. Once established, they provide food for pollinators, strengthen soil, and clean…  Read More

Celebrating Lawns to Legumes

Lawns to Legumes projects have kickstarted countless neighborhood conversations around planting for pollinators.  “We had so many people pass by while we were working,” one participant shared. “I am inviting…  Read More

Pursuing the Cosmos with Youth and Owls

The following essay is a personal reflection by environmental educator Nick Voss. Voss is the Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization Photo of Fort Snelling…  Read More

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4/1 Virtual Turf Alternatives Workshop with City of Eden Prairie 4/2 Virtual Resilient Yards Workshop with City of Minneapolis 4/9 Virtual Resilient Shorelines Workshop with RCWD + VLAWMO 4/11 In-Person Resilient Yards Workshop with City of St. Louis Park All Spring Workshops Resilient Yards Online Learning Series Find a Blue Thumb Partner Spring 2024 Native…

Planting for Pollinators hosted by Minneapolis

April 17, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

This workshop offers planting practices that benefit pollinators and the environment. Learn about the current health status of pollinators in Minnesota, and how you can help them by installing pocket…  Read More