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February 7,
2011 - Blanding's turtle presentation offered in Truman, 6:30
p.m. at the Truman Community Building. This presentation is for
those interested in learning more about this threatened species'
population in the Perch Creek area. No Cost. For
information, contact: Lisa Gelvin-Innvaer at 507 359-6033 or
email;
lisa.gelvin-innvaer@state.mn.us. Wildlife biologists; Lisa and
Laurinda Brown from the MN Dept. of Natural Resources will be both be
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KSUM/KFMC SPRING EXPO -
Friday-Sunday, March 11-13, 2011, at Five Lakes Centre,
Fairmont, MN. Learn about current programs and assistance (if
applicable), how to save on water, improve water quality, provide
habitat ,etc. Stop by and register for workshop incentives to
attend the Metro Blooms workshop March 31,2011. |
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Martin County Water Plan Advisory
Committee Meeting - March 29, 2011 at Martin SWCD
office, 923 N. State Street, Suite 110, Fairmont, MN, 7 pm - 9 pm.
A draft of Priorities that were identified at the January 27, 2011 will
be discussed. Meeting open to the Public. |
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Metro Blooms Rain Garden
Workshop
- March 31, 2011, at Five
Lakes
Elementary,
Fairmont, MN, 6pm - 9pm. This workshop will cover the basics on
planning, implementing and maintaining a rain garden.
Pre-Registration is required please call Becky at 651 699-2426 or email:
www.metroblooms.org. No
Cost to attend. A minimum of 12 participants is required.
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Conservation in Your Backyard -
April 7, 2011, Five Lakes Elementary, Fairmont, MN, 6:30
pm - 8:30 pm. This workshop will discuss options on keeping the
"rain drop where it falls" by using rain gardens, rain barrels, native
vegetation, composting, etc. Handouts will be available.
Call CER to pre-register at 507 235-3141. Cost is $4.00 per person
and $6.00 per couple. |
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Conservation and Your Water Quality -
April 11, 2011. Five Lakes Elementary, Fairmont, MN, 6:30 pm -
8:30 pm. Learn about your carbon footprint and its affect our our
environment. Participants will discover lakescaping, rain
gardening, low impact development and other conservation techniques that
bring functionality to your yard and community while improving the
quality of your water and life for your generation and the next!
Call CER to pre-register at 507 235-3141. Cost is $4.00 per person
and $6.00 per couple. |
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Truman Rain Garden Tour and Workshop -
May 14, 2011, Truman High School, Truman, MN, 9 am
- 12 pm. Tour successful rain gardens rain or shine located within
the Truman and surrounding areas. Meet at the High School at 9 am
to car pool to sites. Participants will learn about building a
rain garden from start to finish. Participants are encouraged to
send pictures of sites or call for a site visit prior to the meeting for
more hands-on experience in developing the plans during the class.
For a site visit call 507 235-6680, ask for Cat. Or email pictures
to cathy.thiesse@mn.nacdnet.net.
Call Nadine at CER to pre-register at 507 776-2134. Cost is $4.00
per person and $6.00 per couple. |
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