Blue Thumb’s Pollinator Lawns / Turf Alternatives Workshop is your “how-to” guide on creating a bee lawn. Learn from expert presenters about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into… Read More →
Blue Thumb’s Pollinator Lawns / Turf Alternatives Workshop is your “how-to” guide on creating a bee lawn. Learn from expert presenters about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into… Read More →
Gain resources and guidance for creating beautiful habitat for pollinators, protecting clean water, and restoring the ecology of your yard! In this workshop, participants will learn do-it-yourself skills for assessing… Read More →
If any of these apply to you, a native plant garden may be the solution: You want to make a difference in protecting our water resources and pollinators You enjoy seeing pollinators like birds, bees, butterflies, and more You enjoy Minnesota’s lakes and streams There are areas in your yard where grass doesn’t want to…
Join Metro Blooms landscape professionals to learn how to foster resilience in your yard using simple techniques. From assessing your yard and site planning, to installing raingardens, flowering lawns, trees,… Read More →
Your “how-to”” guide on creating a bee lawn. James Wolfin, an entomologist and Metro Blooms’ sustainable landcare manager, teaches the steps for converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into a… Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Explore the tabs below for free downloads on a variety of topics related to planting for clean water and pollinators. For guides on specific types of native planting projects, you can also visit our Raingardens, Shoreline Stabilization, Turf Alternatives, and DIY Planting Guide pages.
