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Getting to Know Native Seeds

October 13, 2023

It’s easy to appreciate native plants for their colorful and varied blooms. But as autumn drifts in, petals wither and flower heads dry out. In their place, seeds are released…  Read More →

Summer Maintenance for Pollinator Gardens

July 12, 2023

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 →

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Spring Resilient Workshops Open! Make your outdoor space more beautiful and beneficial for yourself, your community, and your local ecosystem. Our workshops this year include Resilient Shorelines, Resilient Yards, and Turf Alternatives. Learn More and Register

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Workshops & Online Learning

Beautify your landscape while planting for clean water and pollinator habitat. Resilient Yards workshops give participants the skills to create their own rain gardens, native plantings, pollinator habitat, and more. Use our free online learning series, register for a live virtual workshop, or do both!

Pursuing the Cosmos with Youth and Owls

July 13, 2021

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 →

Landscape Revival

Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered.

Purchase the Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens

The Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens: Design and Installation for Homeowners in the Upper Midwest A Guide for Planting Zones 3, 4, and 5 This 81 page book provides easy to follow directions, templates, and plant information to help you create your own raingarden – turning rainwater into an asset for your yard, while adding…