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, and private companies.
Protect pollinators in your yard with Lawns to Legumes resources. Explore native plant lists, design templates, how-to guides, and more! Applications for grants of up to $350 to create pollinator habitat are now open for fall 2023.
Learn more about our Resilient Yards workshops! New this year, our online learning modules will be available to all, at no cost. Workshops will be live in February.
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.
Are you looking for a job? Check out our partner job board for open positions.
Smart Salting for Native PlantingsIn the thick of Minnesota midwinter, dealing with snow and ice is a way of life. “Just one teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water,” says Rich Harrison, Co-Director of Design at Metro Blooms. Read more on how you can salt this winter to protect your plants and clean water.
