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.

Oct
8
Sat
2016
Minnesota StarWatch at Whitetail Woods @ Whitetail Woods Regional Park
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Dakota County Parks and the Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics bring the night sky to life. Astronomer Mike Lynch presents a short talk and slide show on our solar system. If weather allows, attendees can view the sky through multiple 8-inch reflecting telescopes. The Institute staff also provides free star maps and shows visitors how to use them. Cost of the presentation is $10 per person and registration is required.

Jul
18
Tue
2017
Turfgrass Maintenance Workshop @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Jul 18 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Turfgrass Maintenance Workshop @ Dakota County Western Service Center | Apple Valley | Minnesota | United States

Turfgrass Maintenance Workshop is for property managers, groundskeepers, and other commercial and public turf managers.

Learn sensible, cost-saving ways to maintain turfgrass and practices that protect lakes and rivers while keeping turfgrass looking its best. Attendees have an opportunity to attain MPCA Level 1 certification in turf care maintenance practices. Topics include fertilizer selection and application, pesticide application, equipment calibration, mowing techniques, environmental effects, soil testing, irrigation best practices and more. Lunch will be provided. Workshop is free.

Pre-registration is required by July 11. To register, send email to environ@co.dakota.mn.us.

Sep
22
Fri
2017
Winter Parking Lot & Sidewalk Maintenance Workshop @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Sep 22 @ 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. Attendees have an opportunity to attain MPCA Level 1 Certification in Snow and Ice Control Best Practices. Lunch will be provided. Workshop is free.

Training topics include: application rates and materials, weather conditions and storing materials, environmental effects, new maintenance methods, calibration, keeping surfaces safe, selection of materials, and policy.

Pre-registration is required by September 8. To register, send email to environ@co.dakota.mn.us.

Oct
10
Tue
2017
Winter Roads Maintenance Workshop @ Dakota County Empire Transportation Shop
Oct 10 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Winter Roads Maintenance Workshop @ Dakota County Empire Transportation Shop | Rosemount | Minnesota | United States

Winter Roads Maintenance Workshop is for all winter maintenance professionals.

Improve your efficiency and reduce environmental impacts of winter road maintenance and see an equipment demonstration. Training is based on the MN Snow and Ice Control Field Handbook for Snowplow Operators. Attendees have an opportunity to attain MPCA Level 1 Certification in Snow and Ice Control Best Practices. Lunch will be provided. Workshop is free.

Training topics include: application rates, weather conditions and storing materials, environmental effects, new maintenance methods, calibration, selection of materials, anti-icing vs. de-icing, and more.

Pre-registration is required by September 26. To register, send email to environ@co.dakota.mn.us.

Apr
6
Fri
2018
Turfgrass Maintenance Workshop @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Apr 6 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Turfgrass Maintenance Workshop @ Dakota County Western Service Center | Apple Valley | Minnesota | United States

The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization and Dakota County are hosting a Turfgrass Maintenance Workshop for property managers, groundskeepers, and other commercial and public turf managers. The workshop will be held from 8 a.m.­-2 p.m. on Friday, April 6, at the Dakota County Western Service Center.

Learn sensible, cost-saving ways to maintain turfgrass and practices that protect lakes and rivers while keeping turfgrass looking its best. Attendees have an opportunity to attain MPCA Level 1 certification in turf care maintenance practices. Topics include fertilizer selection and application, pesticide application, equipment calibration, mowing techniques, environmental effects, soil testing, irrigation best practices and more. Lunch will be provided. Workshop is free.

Pre-registration is required by March 23. To register, send email to environ@co.dakota.mn.us.

Apr
18
Thu
2019
Turfgrass Maintenance Workshop @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Apr 18 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm