Mpls—L2L: Turf Alternatives Workshop

A 2-hour workshop focused on alternatives to conventional grass turf that require less watering and fewer chemical inputs, with step-by-step instructions for establishing them. Includes information about pollinator-friendly (bee) lawns and Lawns to Legumes, a new state program offering support to help Minnesota residents create habitat for the endangered rusty patched bumblebee and other at-risk pollinators. The presentation is followed by a short discussion/Q&A about common challenges and solutions.This workshop will be held online through a live webinar format, following CDC and Minnesota Department of Health guidelines to prevent spread of COVID-19.

Scholarships for this workshop are available upon request—please call (651) 699-2426 to sign up. This workshop is presented by Metro Blooms on behalf of Blue Thumb and MN BWSR’s Lawns to Legumes program, and is supported by the City of Minneapolis.