Sep
13
Wed
2023
Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
Sep 13 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting

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Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.

Oct
11
Wed
2023
CANCELED – Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
Oct 11 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Canceled – Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting

This meeting has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum.

Please see this webpage for past meeting materials and minutes.

Nov
15
Wed
2023
Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
Nov 15 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting

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Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
Nov 15 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting

Please see this webpage for meeting materials and minutes.

Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.

May
8
Wed
2024
Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
May 8 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting

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Sep
27
Fri
2024
Native Seed Collection in Vermillion River Linear Park @ Vermillion River Linear Park
Sep 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Native Seed Collection in Vermillion River Linear Park @ Vermillion River Linear Park

Native Seed Collection at Vermillion River Linear Park – with Friends of the Mississippi River

Gathering the seeds of native plants in order to be able to restore other areas to more natural habitats is important work. It’s also a very enjoyable and educational activity.  Come and learn more about the native plants in our area parks.

After a brief introduction and training, volunteers will collect native prairie seeds on the restored sandy-soil prairie. The FMR land conservation team will redistribute the seed to areas of nearby Vermillion Falls Park that have lower plant diversity. This seeding will help improve habitat for pollinators and grassland birds.

All are welcome, however capacity is limited, and registration is required. All supplies and training will be provided, and volunteers will work closely with FMR staff. This event is part of the Vermillion Stewards program, engaging Vermillion River Watershed residents to learn about the local watershed while working to protect and enhance its unique natural resources.

Space is limited, so sign up today!

Nov
20
Wed
2024
Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
Nov 20 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting

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May
15
Thu
2025
Tend oak woodlands at Hastings Sand Coulee SNA @ Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area
May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tend the oak woodlands at the Hastings Sand Coulee SNA

The short grasses and wildflowers of the dry prairie at the Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) offer a unique beauty in the Twin Cities area. Fourteen rare plant and animal species call this coulee home. The deeply rooted prairie plants also help filter pollutants from runoff water before it can enter the nearby Vermillion and Mississippi rivers.

On this spring evening, volunteers will work with FMR staff to identify and pull garlic mustard, an invasive plant that is found in one small area of the oak woodland flanking the prairie. By removing this plant, volunteers will improve habitat for the native woodland plant and animal species in just a couple of hours, ensuring this garlic mustard patch does not spread.

This event is part of the Vermillion Stewards program, engaging residents to learn about the watershed while working to protect and enhance its unique natural resources.

Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants and long sleeves, and be prepared to work on hilly, uneven terrain in a dense understory of buckthorn. All are welcome, but capacity is limited and registration is required. As always, all tools and training will be provided and volunteers are encouraged to work at their own pace and comfort level.