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.

Apr
13
Thu
2017
Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop @ Burnhaven Library
Apr 13 @ 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.

May
6
Sat
2017
Hastings Parks & Trails Clean Up @ Vermillion Falls Park
May 6 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Register you group and receive park assignment, call 651-480-6182. Check in at Vermillion Falls Park, 215 21st St. Hastings.

May
19
Fri
2017
Hastings Arbor Day Celebration @ Jaycee Park
May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Volunteer with the Hastings Parks and Recreation Department and plant a tree in celebration of Arbor Day. Bring gloves.

May
20
Sat
2017
Burnsville Native Plant Sale @ Parking lot across from Burnsville City Hall
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This outdoor, farmers’-market-style event is open to all. In addition to multiple native plant vendors, there will be informational booths where attendees can talk with individuals from Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District, Dakota County Master Gardeners, and the City of Burnsville natural resources group.

Jun
6
Tue
2017
Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop @ Farmington Library
Jun 6 @ 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.

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.

Jul
25
Tue
2017
Minnesota 4R Technology Review Field Day @ Dave Legvold Farm
Jul 25 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Minnesota 4R Technology Review Field Day @ Dave Legvold Farm | Northfield | Minnesota | United States

Retailers, farmers, and other interested parties in the agriculture industry are invited to a free 4R Technology Review Field Day at the Dave Legvold Farm. The event is hosted by the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resources Center, in partnership with The Mosaic Company, Environmental Tillage Systems, The Fertilizer Institute, and other industry leaders.

The 4R Technology Review Field Day will provide retailers and farmers with information on 4R practices, research and technologies, demonstrations, with guest speakers Tim Radatz, MAWRC; Mark Dittrich, Minnesota Department of Ag; Jeff Vetsch, University of Minnesota; Melinda Sposari, TFI; Steve Emory, CPS; and Adam Herges, Mosaic.

Lunch is included. Continuing Education Credits are available for Certified Crop Advisers in attendance.