Native Plant Walk and Talk
Hardwood Creek Library 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesJoin CLFLWD’s Adam Hjelm for a walk and talk around the prairie and pond areas outside Hardwood Creek Library. We'll learn about the plants and wildlife right outside the library’s back door. Each walk and talk is different and will change with the season. Participants are encouraged to take photos and stop and smell the…
Forest Lake Fall Alum Treatment Informational Meeting
Forest Lake Senior Community Center 767 4th St SW, Forest Lake, MNHow does an alum treatment improve water quality? Why does Forest Lake need another alum treatment this fall? Dr. Wilkinson is a civil engineer and limnologist at Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc. where she applies her expertise in watershed engineering, primarily focused on lake and stream water quality and ecology. She will present an introduction…
10/09/25 Regular Board Meeting
Remote Attendance Instructions: Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 859 7977 0321 Meeting Notice & Agenda Call to Order of Regular Meeting Setting of Meeting Agenda New Business a) 2026 Regular Board Meeting Schedule and 2026 Meeting Calendar b) Review Bank Signers, Viewers, & Credit Card…
10/15/25 County Commissioner Budget Meeting
CLFLWD Office 44 Lake St. South, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesThe Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District will meet with Washington County District 1 Commissioner to discuss the CLFLWD 2026 budget and planned activities. A quorum of the CLFLWD Board may be present. Open Meeting Notice
Bugged Out Water
Chisago Lakes High School 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United StatesIs there anything more exciting than playing with bugs? We will be digging right in and seeing what kind of buggy neighbors are swimming around the lakes and streams. This is a very hands-on session full of creepy crawly fun that will leave you with a better appreciation of how important insects are as well…
Build Your Own Lures Parent/Child Ages 5-10
Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesWhy do fish chase after one lure but ignore the next one? Do they see every color, certain colors or none at all? We will be talking about and looking at a wide variety of gadgets and lures, as well as giving you a chance to make your own to take home and try out. All the supplies…
Low Mow and Eco-Friendly Lawns
Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesWe love our lush green lawns, maybe a bit too much? Join us to learn what else we can plant to benefit the bees and birds, while also keeping some green turf. We will discuss lawn alternatives that are more environmentally friendly that will keep your backyard buzzing. Small changes can go a long way towards improving the…
10/23/25 Regular Board Meeting
Remote Attendance Instructions: Click here to REGISTER for the zoom meeting Meeting Notice & Agenda Call to Order of Regular Meeting Setting of Meeting Agenda Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent…
Buckthorn Removal and Replacement
Hardwood Creek Library 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesLocal landscape professionals will walk us through the process of replacing this stubborn invader. Learn tricks, techniques, and tips that will help you be successful at eradicating buckthorn and replacing it with beautiful native plants. We'll discuss which replacement plants are best to prevent buckthorn regrowth. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications,…