Feb
12
Wed
2025
Vermillion River Watershed Community Advisory Committee Meeting @ Virtual
Feb 12 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Community Advisory Committee Meeting

This meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Staff will be available at the Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center if you prefer to participate in-person. Meeting materials available here.

Microsoft Teams

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Meeting ID: 293 066 203 350

Passcode: EP6FQ393

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+1 651-273-3070,,964510293# United States, Hastings

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Phone conference ID: 964 510 293#

Feb
15
Sat
2025
VRWJPO at Dakota County Fix-It Clinic – Apple Valley @ Galaxie Library
Feb 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

VRWJPO at Dakota County Fix-It Clinic – Apple Valley

Stop by our table and learn about your watershed while you get items fixed or mended for free by Dakota County volunteers. Reusing items means you’re keeping them out of the river!

Feb
20
Thu
2025
Landscaping for Clean Water – Introductory Class @ Burnsville City Hall
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Landscaping for Clean Water - Introductory Class @ Burnsville City Hall

Landscaping for Clean Water – Introductory Class

Attend a virtual or in-person introduction class to learn about creating beautiful gardens that help keep water clean.

Creating landscaped areas with native plants or gardens that soak up rainwater is the secret to leisurely living in great-looking yards. Attend a Landscaping for Clean Water Introduction to Clean Water class to see how others in your city have created landscaped areas that benefit local lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Choose one of five dates and locations, all from 6-7 p.m.:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Burnsville City Hall

MONDAY, MARCH 10

Apple Valley Municipal Center

MONDAY, APRIL 7

Dakota Lodge, West St. Paul

TUESDAY, MAY 6

Online Via Zoom

MONDAY, JUNE 2

Farmington Library

Pre-registration for the free class is required. Please visit www.DAKOTASWCD.org to register. Registration is open to everyone, Dakota County residency not required. Contact Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation district at 651-480-7777 or LCW@co.dakota.mn.us with any questions!

After seeing dozens of affordable designs that have transformed bland urban landscapes to beautiful retreats, participants can attend a Landscaping for Clean Water design course where you will receive guidance to create a design for your yard.

For more information about Landscaping for Clean Water go to www.DAKOTASWCD.org.

Feb
27
Thu
2025
Canceled – Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
Feb 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Canceled – Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting

This meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
Feb 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting

Virtual meeting access will be posted here when available.

Mar
1
Sat
2025
Dakota County Rainbarrel and Compost Bin Sale @ Online
Mar 1 all-day

Discounted compost bins and rain barrels available March 1

Dakota County residents receive a 30% discount when ordering a compost bin or rain barrel – made from recycled materials – from the Recycling Association of Minnesota’s annual sale.

Beginning March 1, order online at www (dot) recycleminnesota (dot) org and use the promo code Dakota. Be sure you can pick up your order on the dates listed for the Dakota County store location you choose. Quantities are limited. Orders will be filled as they are received.

Distribution events will be held in May at the City of Mendota Heights Public Works Facility and the Dakota County Empire Maintenance Facility in Rosemount.

Learn how to compost at home and the advantages of rain barrels.

Mar
6
Thu
2025
Landscaping for Clean Water Maintenance Course @ Virtual
Mar 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Landscaping for Clean Water Maintenance Course

Join us for a Garden Maintenance Class that will provide season specific information on how to maintain and promote the health, performance, and beauty of your garden. The Garden Maintenance Class applies to raingarden, native garden, and native shoreline planting projects and will be held live virtually.

Thursday, March 6, 2025
5 – 6 p.m. with time for questions after the presentation

The Garden Maintenance Class is provided FREE and open to all – Dakota County residency is not required.

Mar
10
Mon
2025
Landscaping for Clean Water – Introductory Class @ Apple Valley Municipal Center
Mar 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Landscaping for Clean Water - Introductory Class @ Apple Valley Municipal Center

Landscaping for Clean Water – Introductory Class

Attend a virtual or in-person introduction class to learn about creating beautiful gardens that help keep water clean.

Creating landscaped areas with native plants or gardens that soak up rainwater is the secret to leisurely living in great-looking yards. Attend a Landscaping for Clean Water Introduction to Clean Water class to see how others in your city have created landscaped areas that benefit local lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Choose one of five dates and locations, all from 6-7 p.m.:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Burnsville City Hall

MONDAY, MARCH 10

Apple Valley Municipal Center

MONDAY, APRIL 7

Dakota Lodge, West St. Paul

TUESDAY, MAY 6

Online Via Zoom

MONDAY, JUNE 2

Farmington Library

Pre-registration for the free class is required. Please visit www.DAKOTASWCD.org to register. Registration is open to everyone, Dakota County residency not required. Contact Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation district at 651-480-7777 or LCW@co.dakota.mn.us with any questions!

After seeing dozens of affordable designs that have transformed bland urban landscapes to beautiful retreats, participants can attend a Landscaping for Clean Water design course where you will receive guidance to create a design for your yard.

For more information about Landscaping for Clean Water go to www.DAKOTASWCD.org.