Sep
24
Sat
2016
Vermillion Stewards: native prairie seed collection at Sand Coulee SNA @ Sand Coulees Scientific and Natural Area
Sep 24 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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.

Apr
11
Tue
2017
Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop @ Veterans Memorial Community Center
Apr 11 @ 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.

Sep
21
Thu
2017
Vermillion River Watershed Tour @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
Sep 21 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Aug
23
Wed
2023
Special meeting for watershed tour: Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board @ GrandStay Hotel
Aug 23 @ 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Special meeting for watershed tour: Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board @ GrandStay Hotel | Apple Valley | Minnesota | United States

Special meeting – Watershed tour: Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board

The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board is having a special meeting for a bus tour of conservation practices and projects. The tour is being held jointly by the Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources and partners within the Vermillion River Watershed. It begins at the GrandStay Hotel in Apple Valley, MN at 7:30 a.m., running until about 5 p.m.

Contact Valerie Neppl with questions – (952) 891-7019 or valerie.neppl@co.dakota.mn.us.

Oct
12
Thu
2023
Special meeting: Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center Conference Rm. 1-2
Oct 12 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Special meeting: Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center Conference Rm. 1-2 | Farmington | Minnesota | United States

Special meeting – Watershed plan: Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board

The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board is holding a special meeting on October 12, 2023 for the initial planning public meeting for the 2026-2035 Vermillion River Watershed Plan development, from 4-6 p.m. at the Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center.