How Blue Thumb Partnership Works
The Blue Thumb Partnership is a network of clean water and native plant stewards creating change by bridging the gap between knowledge and action, offering resources and programs to Minnesotans. We work together to lead the way in changing landscaping norms among professionals, property owners, and renters. We aspire to create clean water resources supported by beautiful and sustainable landscapes that minimize the harmful impacts of stormwater runoff and create native habitats in our communities.
Blue Thumb Partners include public and private entities such as government organizations, native plant nurseries, landscape and design businesses, non-profits, and more. The Partnership is governed by the Blue Thumb Steering Committee.
Are you interested in joining the Blue Thumb Partnership? Do you have ideas for collaboration? Fill out the form below!
Become a Blue Thumb Partner
Offset Partner Fees Through Volunteering
Members may fulfill up to 50% (max $500) of fees with volunteer action hours or in-kind contributions. Nonprofits and volunteer-led organizations can fulfill 100% of their fee through volunteer hours. Each action hour is counted as a $50 contribution. “Volunteer action hours” are flexible and partners will be sent both virtual and in-person opportunities throughout the year. Any unfulfilled volunteer hours will be invoiced at year’s end. Your volunteer involvement is encouraged whether or not you provide the full fee contribution to the program.
Become a Blue Thumb Partner
Blue Thumb Sponsorship and Additional Benefits
Your sponsorship helps us fill in the funding gaps in our organization-wide work. We believe everyone has a right to clean air, land, and water. Your support, funding from donors and partners, and our work together, brings us closer to a reality where everyone has access.
This is also an opportunity for more targeted marketing to a project-ready audience. Some benefits include website and social media recognition. Explore the variety of sponsorship packages below!
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Partner Resources
Blue Thumb Partners are encouraged to take advantage of Blue Thumb’s downloadable educational resources. Partners have access to a Shared Resources Folder where you can find printable PDFs, images, presentations, and more. You can also download resources from our website by visiting our Resources Page.
Partners and non-partners are able to purchase our “The Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens” book by Rusty Schmidt, Dan Shaw, and David Dods if you are planning to purchase 10 or more books. Exclusive to partners, our popular Magic Roots display is available to rent out or purchase for events.
Pay Your Partner Dues Online
Partnership Agreement
2023 Impact Report
Blue Thumb Partners Shared Resources Folder
Blue Thumb Steering Committee Members
Co-Chair: Stephanie Hatzenbihler, Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District
Co-Chair: Bob Dahm, Organic Lawns by Lunseth
Member: Bre Bauerly, Minnesota Native Landscapes
Member: Diana Grundeen, Trio Landscaping
Member: Christina Schmitt, Hennepin County
Member: John Anderson, RSPT – City of Cloquet
Member: Shahram Missaghi, City of Minneapolis
Member: Kendra Sommerfeld, Rice Creek Watershed District
Member: Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District
Member: VLAWMO
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