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Changing Shoreline Norms

On a summer day at Lake Minnewashta, Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa and Metro Blooms Design+Build crew members gathered in a resident’s yard to remove a large patch of…  Read More

Identifying Native Plants

Minnesota native plants play foundational roles in our local ecosystems. They strengthen soil, improve water quality, and support pollinators and other native wildlife. Perhaps you’ve added some native plants to…  Read More

Summer Maintenance for Pollinator Gardens

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

Lawn Care for Pollinators: Beyond No Mow May

Minnesota bees are rising from their winter slumber. Some native bees overwinter underground; others are cavity-nesters and find refuge in hollow sticks and stems. Different bee species emerge at different…  Read More

Celebrating Lawns to Legumes

Lawns to Legumes projects have kickstarted countless neighborhood conversations around planting for pollinators.  “We had so many people pass by while we were working,” one participant shared. “I am inviting…  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

Turf Alternatives: RCWD

May 9, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Blue Thumb’s Pollinator Lawns / Turf Alternatives Workshop is your “how-to” guide on creating a bee lawn. Learn from expert presenters about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into…  Read More

Turf Alternatives Workshop: Sherburne Co SWCD

April 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Blue Thumb’s Pollinator Lawns / Turf Alternatives Workshop is your “how-to” guide on creating a bee lawn. Learn from expert presenters about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into…  Read More