Apr
8
Sat
2017
Apple Valley Home & Garden Show @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Apr 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The City will have a number of staff members at the Show highlighting Emerald ash borer detection, buckthorn identification, and a chance to help steer its upcoming Surface Water Management Plan. Pick up a reusable dog bag holder and help keep our lakes clean!

Apr
12
Wed
2017
Watershed Planning Commission (WPC) @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Apr 12 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Apr
27
Thu
2017
CANCELED-Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

the April 27, 2017, meeting is canceled. The next regular meeting of the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board (VRWJPB) is May 25, 2017.

May
6
Sat
2017
Dakota County Water Forum: A clean water strategy @ Eagan Community Center
May 6 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

Hosted by Conservation Minnesota, join local experts to learn more about what your government and community are doing to ensure Dakota County has clean water. Listen to speakers from the City of Eagan, Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO), and Conservation Minnesota. A continental breakfast is included. Register by April 8th for your chance to win a Conservation Minnesota coffee mug.

Schedule:
8:45 Doors Open
8:45 – 9:30 Continental Breakfast & Networking
9:30 – 12:00 Program

Event Speakers:
Eric Macbeth, Eagan Water Resource Manager
Curt Coudron, SWCD Project Management Supervisor
Mark Zabel, Vermillion River Watershed Administrator
Nels Paulsen, Conservation Minnesota

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
10
Wed
2017
CANCELED – Watershed Planning Commission (WPC) @ Dakota County Western Service Center
May 10 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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.