27th: Introduction to Shoreland Landscaping
Learn how to design a simple lake- or river-friendly shoreland buffer. A popular course for anyone wanting to understand the relationship between shoreland plants and water quality.
Grand Rapids
6pm - 9pm
Contact: Itasca SWCD, 218-326-0017
3rd: Shoreland Erosion Control
Learn to evaluate a shoreline, select appropriate erosion control methods, and develop a lake-friendly stabilization plan for an eroding shoreline.
Grand Rapids
Contact: Itasca SWCD, 218-326-0017
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13th: Introduction to Rain Gardens
Learn how to help keep our lakes and rivers clean by creating a garden on your property to capture rain and snow melt.
Brainerd
Contact: Jackie Froemming, 218-824-1068, froem022@umn.edu
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28th: Introduction to Shoreland Landscaping
Design a simple, lake-friendly shoreland landscaping project
Eagan
Moonshine Park Retreat Center
8:30 am - 3 pm
Contact: Eric MacBeth, 651-675-5300, emacbeth@cityofeagan.com
Website: http://www.cityofeagan.com/live/page.asp?menu=1684
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27-29: Lake Home and Cabin Show
Minneapolis
Convention Center; Friday 2pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
Contact: http://www.lakehomeandcabinshow.com
5th (Part 1) & 19th (Part 2): Shoreland Landscaping
This two-day series guides participants through a step-by-step process to design an environmentally friendly project for their shoreland property. A Shoreland Planting workshop (June 16th), is included in this series offering participants a hands-on experience learning about and assisting with site preparation and planting an actual shoreland revegetation project.
Fifty Lakes
Fifty Lakes Foundation Clubhouse
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: Nancy Brooks, Phone: 218/763-3622, Email: reb1@emily.net OR Contact: Bobbie Grahm, Phone: 218/763-3874, Email: bgrahm@emily.net
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9th: Composting, Mulching, and Rain Harvesting
Learn the basics about these three environmental gardening techniques. Compost bins and rain barrels will be available for purchase at the workshop at a reduced price!
Brainerd
Northland Arboretum
6:30 - 9 pm
For more information contact: Jackie Froemming, 218-824-1068, froem022@umn.edu
Registration: 218-829-8770
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18th: Shoreland Planting
Participants spend one day assisting with site preparation and planting an actual shorland revegetation site
Grand Rapids
Contact: Itasca SWCD, 218-326-0017
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25th: Introduction to Shoreland Landscaping
During this one-day workshop, you will design a simple lake- or river-friendly shoreland buffer. This is a popular course for anyone wanting to understand the relationship between shoreland plants and water quality. A Shoreland Planting workshop (June 9th), will follow this workshop offering participants a hands-on experience learning about and assisting with site preparation and planting an actual shoreland revegetation project.
Deerwood
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Contact: Ron or Sandy Kretlow, Phone: 218/534-3147, Email: kretlow@mlecmn.net
2nd: Introduction to Shoreland Landscaping
Learn how to design a simple lake- or river-friendly shoreland buffer. A popular course for anyone wanting to understand the relationship between shoreland plants and water quality.
Battle Lake
8:30am - 3pm
Contact: Clair Prody, President of the West Battle Lake Lakeshore Association, 218-864-5375
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