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SUMMARY:Planting for Clean Water - VLAWMO and RWMWD
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about how water moves across your landscape and how every yard and garden can have an impact on improving water quality. Designers from Metro Blooms Design+Build will discuss site assessment\, gardening with native plants\, managing stormwater runoff on your property and more. \nFollowing the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to meet in small groups with a landscape designer to discuss your project ideas and plans. \nThis workshop is hosted by Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization and Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District. Registration is free for residents of either watershed! Check out a map for each watershed to learn more: \nRamsey-Washington Metro Watershed District \nVLAWMO
URL:https://bluethumb.org/event/planting-for-clean-water-rain-gardens-vlawmo-and-rwmwd/
LOCATION:Ramsey County Library – Maplewood\, 3025 Southlawn Drive\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Raingarden,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Rain Garden Planting and Maintenance workshop hosted by RCWD
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to plant and take care of your rain garden! Join us on Tuesday\, May 12th from 5:30-7:00pm for an in-person Rain Garden Planting and Maintenance Workshop located at Mounds View City Hall. \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\, planting your rain garden\, timing for rain garden maintenance activities throughout the year\, and more. \nThis workshop is hosted by the Rice Creek Watershed District. Registration fees for residents of Rice Creek Watershed District will be waived. Find out if you are in the Rice Creek Watershed District here!
URL:https://bluethumb.org/event/rain-garden-planting-and-maintenance-workshop-hosted-by-rice-creek-watershed-district-and-city-of-mounds-view/
LOCATION:Mounds View City Hall\, 2401 County Hwy 10\, Mounds View\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Planting for Clean Water: Shorelines - City of Plymouth
DESCRIPTION:The 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! \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 City of Plymouth and is free to residents of Plymouth.
URL:https://bluethumb.org/event/planting-for-clean-water-shorelines-city-of-plymouth/
LOCATION:Plymouth Community Center\, 14800 34th Ave N\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resilient Shorelines,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Native Garden Maintenance - Lynnhurst Neighborhood\, City of Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to care for your native plantings and rain gardens! Join us on Monday\, June 8th from 6:00-7:30 pm for an in-person Native Garden Maintenance Workshop in the Lynnhurst neighborhood. \nThis hands-on workshop led by Jen Ehlert of Metro Blooms Design+Build will cover practices for keeping your native plantings thriving\, and your native rain gardens functioning their best. Get guidance for identifying native plants\, managing weeds\, timing for garden maintenance activities throughout the year\, assessing rain garden functionality and more. \nThis workshop is hosted by the City of Minneapolis and the Lynnhurst Neighborhood. Our registration fee is based on a pay-what-you-can model. A suggested registration fee of $15 continues to support our programming\, while an amount over $15 supports workshop participants who are unable to afford the fee at this time.  \n  \nAccess Information: \n\nThis workshop will be hosted in-person\, outside in a residential yard with native plantings and rain gardens. We will spend time standing\, walking\, and practicing hands-on maintenance in the garden.\nGloves and hand tools will be provided; you are welcome to bring your own gardening tools\, folding chairs\, or anything else that will make you comfortable in the space. Light snacks and water will be available.\nOn-street parking is available in the neighborhood surrounding the workshop site. The closest public transport is a bus stop at Lyndale/W 46th St serviced by routes 4\, 4B and 46A. \n\n 
URL:https://bluethumb.org/event/native-garden-maintenance-lynnhurst-neighborhood-city-of-minneapolis/
LOCATION:Lynnhurst Neighborhood Residence\, 4604 Alrich Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Raingarden,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Planting for Clean Water: Shorelines - Rice Creek Watershed District
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person workshop hosted at Moore Lake Park in Fridley. This hands-on workshop will focus on assessing a new shoreline buffer and maintenance tasks. Designers from Metro Blooms Design+Build will be on-hand to walk through the steps of assessing your site and planning your project and together we will check in on the new shoreline planting at Moore Lake Park. \nParticipants will receive a Resilient Shorelines workbook and access to our accompanying online learning series to review at any time. \nThis workshop is hosted by the Rice Creek Watershed District. Registration fees for residents of Rice Creek Watershed District will be waived. Find out if you are in the Rice Creek Watershed District here!
URL:https://bluethumb.org/event/planting-for-clean-water-shorelines-rice-creek-watershed-district/
LOCATION:Moore Lake Park\, 5890 Central Ave NE\, Fridley\, MN\, 55432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resilient Shorelines,Workshop
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