Shoreland Education Workshops http://blog.lib.umn.edu/shore/calendar/ The University of Minnesota Extension's Shoreland Education Program provides outreach related to lakes, rivers, and watersheds, and how our actions impact those resources. To return to our main web page, go to www.extension.umn.edu/shoreland. en Copyright 2009 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 17:37:57 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.25 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss March 2007
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

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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

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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

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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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