Educational

Learn about the upcoming alum treatment on Forest Lake

Join the District in celebrating two recently completed water quality projects!

Get hands-on with some of the plants that call our local lakes home!

What you need to know about managing aquatic plants on your shoreline and the important role they play in keeping our lakes healthy.

Learn the fundamentals of protecting your shoreline property!

Tips and tricks for fall lawn and garden maintenance.

Learn about upcoming projects and meet the District's Board of Managers.

Natural fences constructed of shrubbery, tall flowers, and clumping grasses are attractive and environmentally friendly. These living fences add an eye-catching way to define your property boundaries while also adding pollinator plants that serve as effective privacy screens. Good fences make for good neighbors….and good habitat! 

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 also will discuss where to buy milkweed plants and seed, plus how and where to add these pollinator magnets […]

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

Do you want a rain garden that looks beautiful year-round, requires little maintenance, and will look great year after year? Learn about the latest trend in landscaping including sizing, location, installation and plant selection for your rain garden and rainwater harvesting. With the wide variety of plants and materials available you can create a rain […]

Come and join us to learn about native bees. We will learn the basics of bees and the importance of these incredible insects. We will also make bee houses that you can take home. Turn your crafty creativity into functional fun. More bees means more fruits, veggies, and flowers in your backyard! All the supplies and […]