February 23-March 25, 2010
Katherine E. Nash Gallery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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Deadline March 15. Students in 9-12th grade are invited to participate in the 6th Annual Water is Life Art Contest. Intent to Participate form is due on March 15, and artwork is due on March 25th. Water Is Life Contest Brochure
March 23, 7pm UMR Room 417
March 24-25 at Olmsted County Fairgrounds
Zumbro Watershed Partnership, Whitewater Watershed Project, Olmsted SWCD, Wabasha SWCD, Dodge SWCD, Rice SWCD and Goodhue SWCD are co-hosting a large booth that will feature an informal educational session about water and agriculture, and opportunities for one-on-one farmer assistance for conservation programs.
Monday April 5, 2010, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Northrop-Rm. 201 at Northrop Comm. Ed.
Fee: $6.00
Ages: 15 and up
Register through Rochester Community Education
This lawn care class will be an opportunity for any homeowner to learn the Best Management Practices for their home lawn maintenance. Eric will cover all aspects of making your home lawn aesthetically, environmentally, and financially ideal. Topics included will be mowing practices, irrigation use (scheduling), fertility practices, pest control, and aeration. The cost of the class will include an informational packet on Lawn Maintenance. There will be a question and answer segment afterwards for individuals with specific problems. Instructor: Eric Counselman, Somerby Golf Course Superintendent
April 3, 9 am to 3 pm
Location: Upper Reaches of the Whitewater, Root and Zumbro River Watersheds
This tour will be given by Jeff Broberg and will focus on conservation work and studies in the upper reaches of the Whitewater, Root and Zumbro River watersheds
April 6, 7pm: "Sustainable Urban Landscaping"
April 13th, 6:00-8:00pm
Location TBD
What is a raingarden? How do they work? Develop your "Blue Thumb" as you discover the many benefits of raingardens, learn about native plants, and find out if this type of garden is right for your site. Plant lists, garden plans, and other resources included in this interactive program.
Community Education Class – location and registration TBD, call 328-4000 for more information.
Lawn Maintenance: Wednesday April 14, 2010, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Northrop-Rm. 201 at Northrop Comm. Ed.
Fee: $6.00
Ages: 15 and up
Register through Rochester Community Education
This lawn care class will be an opportunity for any homeowner to learn the Best Management Practices for their home lawn maintenance. Eric will cover all aspects of making your home lawn aesthetically, environmentally, and financially ideal. Topics included will be mowing practices, irrigation use (scheduling), fertility practices, pest control, and aeration. The cost of the class will include an informational packet on Lawn Maintenance. There will be a question and answer segment afterwards for individuals with specific problems. Instructor: Eric Counselman, Somerby Golf Course Superintendent
Earth Day: April 24th
A free family event at Quarry Hill Nature Center
The pond may be under construction at this point, so there will be much to share with the public about the project.
Details to come.
April 30, 11am-1pm
Central Park, Rochester
Rochester Public Works will have one of many booths the public can visit during this free event. The RPW booth will have scavenger hunts for students in K-4th grade and lots of information on storm water and the benefits of trees.
May 4, 7pm: "Science Fair Awards"
May 8, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Rochester Public Library
May 10th, 10:00-10:30a.m.
Rochester Public Library
May 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Rochester Public Library
June 6th, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Silver Lake Park, north of 7th Street east entrance to the park.
June 12, 9:00-3:00p.m.
Lower Reaches of the Whitewater, Root, and Zumbro River Watersheds
June 26, 10am-9pm
Olmsted County Fairgraounds