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  • Dormant Seeding Class

    Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, United States

    Spring is often thought to be the time to plant seed, but fall has its advantages. When we seed in fall, the seeding is dormant, and the seed will remain in the soil all winter long to germinate in spring. Dormant seeding can even be more effective than spring and summer seedings. Join us to…

  • Rain Barrels 101

    Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, United States

    Rain barrels harvest rainwater from roofs that can then be used to water gardens, lawns and potted plants. As much as 40% of residential water is used for irrigation in the summer. Installing a rain barrel is an excellent way to reduce run-off and pollution as well as save MONEY! Learn about site selection and…

  • Backyard Habitat

    It’s all about the birds and bees…and butterflies. Learn how to attract more pollinators and songbirds to your backyard by making some simple changes. We will discuss various species of pollinators and what perennial plants will have them buzzing to your backyard. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications and several door…

  • Native Plants for Small Spaces and Containers

    Hardwood Creek Library 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, United States

    Small spaces don’t need to limit your gardening possibilities! Do you have a small garden space, patio, or containers and want to add color, texture, and plants? Don’t overlook using native plants that attract birds, bees, and butterflies. We will look at using some smaller and better-behaved native perennials in your garden spaces. Participants will…

  • Watershed Connections: Carp Management for Water Quality

    Forest Lake Senior Community Center 767 4th St SW, Forest Lake, MN

    Event Flyer Open Meeting Notice The ecological effects of carp on the environments which they invade are negative and numerous. They can include decreased native aquatic vegetation, increased turbidity, increased nutrients, increased algae blooms, and an overall decrease of fish and wildlife diversity. The science of carp management has significantly changed since 2010. The ability…

  • Top Twenty Native Plants

    Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, United States

    Learn how to put down some roots and use native plants in your landscaping and flower gardens. We will identify some of our favorite no-fail natives for a wide variety of soils, shade levels and overall hardiness. These are the rough, tumble, aggressive and easy to find native plants. Also learn some easy ways to…

  • 02/12/25 Floodplain Vulnerability Assessment Community Engagement Workshop

    Forest Lake Area High School 6101 Scandia Trail N, Forest Lake, MN, United States

    A quorum of the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers is anticipated at the Floodplain Vulnerability Assessment Community Engagement Workshop. Special Meeting Notice

  • Top Twenty Tough Native Plants

    Chisago Lakes High School 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United States

    Learn how to put down some roots and use native plants in your landscaping, flower gardens, and everywhere else. We will help identify some of our favorite no-fail natives for a wide variety of soils, shade levels, and overall hardiness. These are the rough, tumble, aggressive, and easy to find native plants. Also learn some…

  • Watershed Connections: Changing Climate Trends and Local Impacts

    Forest Lake Senior Community Center 767 4th St SW, Forest Lake, MN

    Kenny Blumenfeld is a Minnesota DNR climatologist who has been fascinated by storms and weather extremes his whole life, and who enjoys helping Minnesotans understand their weather and climate. He will discuss long-term, ongoing, and projected climate trends, along with recent weather and climate extremes in the region. The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake area has become…

  • Perennial Pocket Plantings

    Hardwood Creek Library 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, United States

    A native wildflower garden will attract beautiful butterflies and bees to your yard and help pollinators stay healthy. You can plant a garden anywhere from the tiniest corner of your city lot to an open prairie setting and about anything in between. We will cover it all, from weeds to seeds and from start to…

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