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Feeling parched in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

By: angiehongmn June 17, 2021June 18, 2021

Groundwater, Yards and Landscapingdrinking water, drought, featured, groundwater, irrigation, lawn care1 Comment

According to the University of Minnesota, approximately 20% of all treated drinking water in the Twin Cities metro area is used outdoors, with a majority of this being used on lawns and landscapes.

Can that baby dragon fly?

By: angiehongmn June 10, 2021June 9, 2021

Aquatic Biology, Wildlifeaquatic macroinvertebrates, dragonflies, featured, insectsLeave a Comment

Most people consider dragonflies and damselflies to be terrestrial flying insects, but in fact, they spend more than half of their lives in the water.

Create pockets of habitat with native plants

By: angiehongmn June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

Yards and Landscapingbirds, featured, gardening, native plants, plant grants, pollinators, sustainable landscaping, WildlifeLeave a Comment

Minnesotans can help to restore habitat for wildlife by planting native flowers, shrubs and trees in our yards to create pocket oases and connected corridors near larger parks and natural areas.

Cheap Trick Remix (the lawn version)

By: angiehongmn May 27, 2021May 25, 2021

Yards and Landscapingbee lawns, featured, lawn care, lawns, sustainable lawns, water conservationLeave a Comment

Five cheap tricks for a beautiful, healthy lawn that is safe for your kids and pets.

When watershed educators go rogue

By: angiehongmn May 20, 2021May 18, 2021

Keeping water cleanfeatured, household hazardous waste, illicit discharges, stormwater pollution, water pollutionLeave a Comment

How to dispose of five common waste products without polluting our water.

Marine community works to revitalize village center and protect the St. Croix River

By: angiehongmn May 13, 2021

Keeping water clean, Yards and LandscapingCarnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District, featured, Marine on St. Croix, raingardens, St Croix River, stormwater, volunteering, Wetlands1 Comment

On Saturday, May 1, volunteers in Marine on St. Croix planted 1,500 native plants along a wetland to create a natural buffer that will help to hold the soil in place and guard against erosion.

Art in the Pines

By: angiehongmn May 6, 2021May 4, 2021

Uncategorizedart, featured, local artists, nature photography, St Croix River, St Croix Watershed Research StationLeave a Comment

This spring, a photographer from Lake Elmo named Sarah Lilja is calling the St. Croix Watershed Research Station’s Pine Needles cabin home.

Transformation underway at Sunfish Lake Park

By: angiehongmn April 29, 2021April 28, 2021

Buckthornbuckthorn, featured, habitat restoration, invasive plants, invasive species, Lake Elmo, Sunfish Lake Park, woodlandsLeave a Comment

Sunfish Lake Park visitors will immediately notice the changes on site, where contractors and volunteers have been clearing buckthorn since late winter.

Mahtomedi Teacher Inspires Earth Day Action throughout the Year

By: angiehongmn April 22, 2021April 28, 2021

Keeping water cleanadopt a drain, featured, Mahtomedi, stormwater, stormwater pollution, volunteeringLeave a Comment

Ms. Comfort, as her students know her, is a STEM specialist at Wildwood Elementary in Mahtomedi who is always looking for unique ways to teach her kids to protect the environment.

Let the gardening begin!

By: angiehongmn April 15, 2021April 14, 2021

Keeping water clean, Yards and LandscapingBlue Thumb, featured, gardening, landscaping, native plants, raingardens, shoreline plantingsLeave a Comment

Thanks to a relatively early start to spring this year, many people are already beginning to dream about gardens and planting projects. Here is a run-down of upcoming workshops and other support for eco-friendly gardening projects.