Big Woods, Big Rivers Volunteer Opportunities
Native Plants- Raingardens and Lawn Care for Water Quality
Ramsey Junior High- St. Paul
Available 2010-03-16 to 2010-03-16
06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Home lawn and garden practices significantly impact the health of the Mississippi River. In this brief but informative FMR workshop- learn how you can become part of the solution- and perhaps even reduce your water bills as you improve the health of our watershed and ecosystem. This workshop takes a how-to approach- suggests local resources and quickly covers the most relevant information so you can begin taking steps to protect water quality. We will discuss: • landscaping with native plant species- • the proper use of lawn fertilizer- • rain barrels- • backyard composting- • soil testing- • creating a rain garden- and • more innovative approaches to managing stormwater. To register This presentation is being given by Friends of the Mississippi River through St. Paul Public Schools Community Education. -- There is a $10 registration fee and pre-registration (and pre-payment) is required- and early registration is highly encouraged as capacity is limited. -- Online registration and payment is easy and begins Dec. 31- 2009 through the community education class listing. -- Phone registration is also available at 651-293-8874- weekdays 9 am-3 pm. You will need your credit card and the course number: 6720-S10HA. Please note that registration is not being taken by FMR- and Community Ed does NOT send confirmation or reminder materials. Questions? If you have questions about registration- Community Education can be reached after January 9- 9 am-3pm at 651-293-8874. If you have questions about the workshop itself- instructor and FMR River Stewardship Coordinator Karen Solas can be reached at ksolas@fmr.org. Also offered Tuesday- April 20- 6:30-8 pm. Address: Ramsey Junior High- 1700 Summit Ave.- St. Paul
Putting Down Roots: Raingardens in Residential Settings
Ramsey Junior High- St. Paul
Available 2010-04-13 to 2010-04-13
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Home landscapers who want to do their part to improve water quality- may be interested in the natural beauty and practical benefit of raingardens. The workshop will take a how-to approach- giving participants information about where a raingarden should be placed- soil preparation- plant selection- and more. For more information please visit the link below.
Putting Down Roots: Raingardens in Residential Settings
Ramsey Junior High- St. Paul
Available 2010-04-13 to 2010-04-13
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Home landscapers who want to do their part to improve water quality- may be interested in the natural beauty and practical benefit of raingardens. The workshop will take a how-to approach- giving participants information about where a raingarden should be placed- soil preparation- plant selection- and more. For more information please visit the link below.
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