Join a Fall Workshop
We’re offering two workshops this fall: a virtual webinar on starting a bee lawn and an in-person native seed saving event. Learn more on our Events page!
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Read more...Blue Thumb—Planting for Clean Water® is a public/private partnership promoting native plants, raingardens, shoreline stabilization projects, and turf alternatives to reduce runoff, improve water quality, and create pollinator habitats. Blue Thumb partners include local governmental units, non-profit organizations, native nurseries, and landscape/design contractors.
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Read more...Protect pollinators in your yard with Lawns to Legumes resources. Apply for a $400 grant for spring 2024. Explore native plant lists, design templates, how-to guides, and more!
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Read more...Learn more about our Resilient Yards workshops! New this year, our online learning modules will be available to all, at no cost. Spring workshops are now live.
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Read more...The Blue Thumb Sustainable Landcare Training program provides youth and young adults with job-ready skills to care for these practices in their communities and lays a foundation for next-step education and career pathways in environmental work.
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Read more...Are you looking for a job? Check out our partner job board for open positions.
Spring 2024 Lawns to Legumes Grants
“Bee” a part of the movement to protect pollinators in Minnesota! Apply by November 30 for cost-share funding to create pollinator habitat in your yard.
Changing Shoreline Norms
Individuals and lake associations play an important role in promoting natural shorelines. Learn how native plantings and buffers increase habitat and help filter stormwater runoff in our latest blog post!
Identifying Native Plants
Do you know the names of the native plants in your yard or neighborhood? Learn basic plant ID skills and try out our favorite plant ID apps in this blog post.
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