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.

This event is part of Twin Cities Trout Unlimited’s Vermillion River Initiative.

TCTU is looking for up to five volunteers to identify & remove wild parsnip & other invasive species, as well as any trash they find.

–Read this about wild parsnip

What You Should Bring:

• dress for the weather
• a willingness to work hard
• a bottle of water
• chest waders to help protect yourself from ticks & wild parsnip sap
• a camp chair so you have a place to sit to eat lunch

What TCTU Will Provide:

• tools & supplies
• protective gear for handling wild parsnips
• bug spray

Watch for an email from TCTU the day before the event for any updates or changes. Registration will close 24 hours before the event.