Silver Lake East Pavillion, Tuesday, August 31, 6:30 p.m.
Learn how and why to collect native plant seeds. We'll identify plants, collect seed, discuss cleaning, storage, and much more. Seeds will be used for future native planting projects. RSVP to aplute@rochestermn.gov.
Chester Woods Park, Thursday, September 6, 1-4pm
Learn how and why to collect native plant seeds. We'll identify plants, collect seed, discuss cleaning, storage, and much more. Seeds will be used for future native planting projects at the park. RSVP to jdunnette@gmail.com.
September 24, 9am-Noon -NEW DATE!
Tour Isaak Walton League's wetlands site on Salem Road with George Poch.
The goals to be accomplished will cover the recognized 8 wetland types that are described in Minnesota Statues some of which are in this location. We will go through the procedures that are used in "typing a wetland" that includes soils, water, and plants. A fourth one not readily recognized are the animals also. Also a "self test" will be given; see if you can identify a wetland type and give it a measure of its overall quality. Register by Sept. 14 (driving and parking directions: admin@zumbrowatershed.org).
Chester Woods Park, Thursday, October 7, 1-4pm
Learn how and why to collect native plant seeds. We'll identify plants, collect seed, discuss cleaning, storage, and much more. Seeds will be used for future native planting projects at the park. RSVP to jdunnette@gmail.com.
Learning Is For Ever: Native Plants
Tuesday, October 19, 9-10:30 a.m. RCTC Heintz Center Room HA102
Member Fee: $7, Non-Member Fee: $10
Join landscape architect Jeff Feece from Sargent’s Nursery and City of Rochester Storm Water Educator Allison Plute to learn the secret to leisurely landscaping! Program will cover the benefits of using native species in the garden, how to select plants for your site, plant care, pictures of native gardens, and more. Many resources will be provided including plant lists and a tree coupon.