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SUMMARY:Resilient Yards + Shorelines - Fish Lake
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is being postponed to September 16th\, from 6-8pm. If you are interested in attending the workshop\, please sign up for the workshop on 9/16/2025. \nThe Resilient Yards + Shorelines Workshop covers fundamentals that Minnesotans need for protecting water quality near their home and in their community. Topics include: site assessments\, rain gardens\, types of upland and shoreline projects\, plant selection tips\, regulatory reminders\, and more! This in-person workshop will take place at Fish Lake Regional Park in Maple Grove. \nThe workshop will include a 90 minute presentation given by Metro Blooms Design + Build staff alongside local water resource experts\, followed by an opportunity to ask site specific questions\, get expert advice and receive resources to install practices on your own property! \nThis workshop is hosted by the West Metro Water Alliance in partnership with the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission and the City of Maple Grove.
URL:https://bluethumb.org/event/resilient-yards-shorelines-ecwmc-and-wmwa/
LOCATION:Fish Lake Pavilion\, 14900 Bass Lake Rd\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 55311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resilient Shorelines,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Turf Alternatives Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Blue Thumb’s Turf Alternatives Workshop is your “how-to” guide on transforming your yard into a pollinator’s paradise! \nLearn about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into a beautiful\, flowering bee lawn. The workshop will also cover other turf alternatives that promote pollinator health\, water quality\, and natural resource conservation. The live presentation is followed by a Q&A session. \nParticipants will also receive access to online resources that will assist them in their project\, including a series of video presentations\, downloadables\, and more that can be accessed at any time. \nJames Wolfin from Twin City Seed will be the expert presenter for this workshop. \nThis workshop is hosted by the City of Minneapolis.
URL:https://bluethumb.org/event/turf-alternatives-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Bee Lawns,Turf Alternatives,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Rain Garden Maintenance hosted by VLAWMO
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to take care of your rain garden! Join us on Thursday\, September 11th from 5:30-7:00pm for an in-person Rain Garden Maintenance Workshop located at Vadnais Heights Elementary School. \nThis hands-on workshop led by Metro Blooms landcare experts will cover practices for keeping your rain garden thriving and functioning. Get guidance for identifying native plants\, managing weeds\, timing for rain garden maintenance activities throughout the year\, and more. \nThis workshop is hosted by Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization. Registration fees for residents of VLAWMO will be waived. Find out if you are in the boundaries of VLAWMO here! 
URL:https://bluethumb.org/event/rain-garden-maintenance-hosted-by-vlawmo/
LOCATION:Vadnais Heights Elementary\, 3645 Centerville Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Raingarden,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Resilient Shorelines - Eagle Lake: Hosted by West Metro Water Alliance
DESCRIPTION:The Resilient Shorelines Workshop covers fundamentals that shoreline property owners need for protecting water quality near their home. This workshop covers topics such as: shoreline site assessments\, types of shoreline projects\, plant selection tips\, regulatory reminders\, and more. This in-person workshop will take place at Fish Lake Regional Park in Maple Grove. \nThe workshop will include a 90 minute presentation given by Metro Blooms Design + Build staff alongside local water resource experts\, followed by an opportunity to ask site specific questions\, get expert advice\, and receive resources to install practices on your own property! \nThis workshop will specifically address topics in the context of Eagle Lake and Fish Lake and we highly encourage community members living on either lake or within their watersheds to sign up for this workshop. This workshop is free for all attendees. \nThis workshop is hosted by the West Metro Watershed Alliance in partnership with Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions and the City of Maple Grove.
URL:https://bluethumb.org/event/resilient-shorelines-scwmwc-and-wmwa/
LOCATION:Fish Lake Pavilion\, 14900 Bass Lake Rd\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 55311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resilient Shorelines,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Free Native Garden Maintenance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to take care of your rain garden! Join us on Wednesday\, September 17th from 5:30-7:00pm for an in-person Native Garden Maintenance Workshop located in the boulevard gardens of Zion Baptist Church. \nThis hands-on workshop led by Metro Blooms landcare experts will cover practices for keeping your native plant garden thriving and functioning. Get guidance for identifying native plants\, managing weeds\, timing for garden maintenance activities throughout the year\, and more. \nThis workshop is hosted by the City of Minneapolis.
URL:https://bluethumb.org/event/free-native-garden-maintenance-workshop/
LOCATION:Zion Baptist Church\, 621 Elwood Ave N\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Rain Garden Maintenance: Rice Creek Watershed District
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to take care of your rain garden! Join us on Wednesday\, September 24th from 5:30-7:00pm for an in-person Rain Garden Maintenance Workshop located at Matoska Park in White Bear Lake. \nThis hands-on workshop led by Metro Blooms landcare experts will cover practices for keeping your rain garden thriving and functioning. Get guidance for identifying native plants\, managing weeds\, timing for rain garden maintenance activities throughout the year\, and more. \nThis workshop is hosted by Rice Creek Watershed District.
URL:https://bluethumb.org/event/rain-garden-maintenance-rice-creek-watershed-district/
LOCATION:Matoska Park\, 2345 5th Street\, White Bear Lake\, MN\, 55110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Raingarden,Workshop
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