Events
Fall Community Education ZOOM Class – The Many Minnesota Milkweeds – November 4
We have over a dozen Milkweeds that are native to Minnesota. Let’s chat about the wide variety of these great pollinator plants! Some are wildly popular and very common growing in gardens and local sceneries. We…
Fall Community Education ZOOM Class – Landscaping Your Septic Mound – October 14
Landscaping near and around septic systems is a concern of many homeowners. Whether you already have an existing septic system or will be installing a new one to your residence, there are many aesthetic options. Participants…
Fall Community Education ZOOM Class – Septic System Care – October 12
How does your individual septic system really work? How can you as a homeowner care for and protect your investment to maximize the life of the system? There are many simple things you can do to…
Fall Community Education ZOOM Class – Fall Perennial Prepping – September 30
The joy of perennials is that they come back year after year…that is if they are prepared for the harsh MN winters. You can save money, time, and headaches by following a few easy steps…
Fall Community Education ZOOM Class – Fall Perennial Planting – September 23
Why should spring get all the glory? While you might not think of fall as a time to get outside and plant new perennials, it actually presents a golden opportunity to do just that. Not…
Fall Community Education ZOOM Class – Fall Lawn Care – September 16
Lawn care can be expensive and puzzling. You will learn some simple tips and techniques that can help you get the best performance out of your yard while protecting area lakes and streams from pollutants…
Fall Community Education Class – September 29
Prairie Plant Stroll Join us for a stroll around the beautifully restored 46-acre Kennedy Community School prairie and pollinator rain garden! We will chat about seed saving, identifying the many Minnesota native plants, and answer…
Free Nitrate Testing for Private Wells – September 9
The Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) be will be co-hosting a FREE nitrate water-testing event September 9th from 2 pm to 7 pm. Nitrates are the most common contaminant in Minnesota’s groundwater. …
Fall Community Education Class – September 22
Lake George Water Quality History and Improvements Are you interested in learning more about Lake George? From alum treatments to the “swan” pond, there are many interesting secrets the lake holds. Join us to learn…
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