Jun
2
Thu
2016
Community Workshop on New Resources for Developing your Comprehensive Plan @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Dakota County jurisdictions will begin developing their Comprehensive Plans and interested communities want tips, tools, and resources to develop this 10-year planning document. Alliance for Sustainability, Dakota County, and a host of other sponsors offer a free workshop for communities looking for resources. Pre-register online at www.allianceforsustainability.com/dakotaworkshop

Jun
16
Thu
2016
Vermillion Stewards Tending the Old Mill Park Prairie in Hastings @ Old Mill Park
Jun 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) and the Vermillion River Stewards in tending a welcoming prairie recently established in Old Mill Park in Hastings. Volunteers will weed and maintain the prairie, planted in 2014 by FMR ecologists and Hastings High School students. Pre-registration is required.

Jun
28
Tue
2016
Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop @ Apple Valley Senior Center
Jun 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) for a Make and Take Rain Barrel Workshop on Tuesday, June 28, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Apple Valley Senior Center. A rain barrel is a simple, high-impact way to save water and protect water quality in lakes and rivers. The cost of materials for building your own rain barrel is only $35, thanks to donated barrels from Coca-Cola Refreshments of Eagan. Pre-registration is required.

Aug
26
Fri
2016
Winter Parking Lot & Sidewalk Maintenance Workshop @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Aug 26 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Winter Parking Lot & Sidewalk Maintenance Workshop @ Dakota County Western Service Center | Apple Valley | Minnesota | United States

Winter Parking Lot and Sidewalk Maintenance Workshop is for ice removal contractors, property managers, facilities, parks, cities, and schools.

Learn sensible salting practices to save money, protect lakes and rivers, and keep parking lots and sidewalks safe. Receive a “Winter Parking Lot and Sidewalk Maintenance” manual and a certificate for professional development hour (PDH) credit. Attendees have an opportunity to attain MPCA Level 1 Certification in Snow and Ice Control Best Practices. Lunch will be provided. Workshop is free.

Pre-registration is required. To register, send email to water@co.dakota.mn.us.

Feb
16
Thu
2017
Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop @ Apple Valley Municipal Center
Feb 16 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Please register to attend a free Landscaping for Clean Water presentation. See dozens of beautiful, inspirational, and affordable garden designs using native plants and helping clean our waters. After attending you can sign up to receive design and installation assistance. Some Dakota County residents will qualify for a $250 grant to install their new gardens.

Feb
23
Thu
2017
Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop @ Burnhaven Library
Feb 23 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Please register to attend a free Landscaping for Clean Water presentation. See dozens of beautiful, inspirational, and affordable garden designs using native plants and helping clean our waters. After attending you can sign up to receive design and installation assistance. Some Dakota County residents will qualify for a $250 grant to install their new gardens.