Minnesota Dragonfly Society
Ensuring the conservation of Minnesota’s dragonflies and damselflies through research and education.
Landscape Revival Exhibitors
Minnesota State Horticultural Society
The physical and mental health benefits of gardening are needed now more than ever. Just as a garden flourishes with a diversity of plants and inputs, we are strengthening our society though deepening partnership and programs with the rich diversity of cultures, ages, interests and locations of all northern growers. And we continue to promote and educate ourselves about the vital impact that gardening has on the health of our planet.
Monarch Joint Venture
Our mission is to protect monarchs and their migration by collaborating with partners to deliver habitat conservation, education and science across the United States.
Blue Thumb
Blue Thumb—Planting for Clean Water® is a public/private partnership promoting native plants, raingardens, shoreline stabilization projects and turf alternatives to reduce runoff and improve water quality. Partners include local governmental units (watershed districts, conservation districts, cities and counties), non-profit organizations, and private companies such as nurseries and landscape design and build companies, all working toward Blue Thumb goals. Blue Thumb is coordinated by Metro Blooms. Learn more about creating a resilient yard by attending a (full length) workshop!
Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization
VLAWMO was formed in 1983 to protect the Vadnais Lake watershed area in northern Ramsey County and a small portion of Anoka County, Minnesota. VLAWMO covers approximately 25 square miles in the northeast metropolitan area. The watershed is a Joint Powers organization that encompasses the City of North Oaks, and portions of the Cities of White Bear Lake, Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights, Lino Lakes, and White Bear Township.