Mar
21
Thu
2024
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting @ Dakota County Western Service Center Rm. 106
Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting – Note date, time, location change

This meeting has been modified from its originally published date of March 28. This is for the purpose of allowing all Board members to be present for a strategic planning session, which will be included as a regular agenda item for this meeting.

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Apr
20
Sat
2024
Lakeville Earth Day Celebration/Watershed Cleanup Day @ Lakeville Central Maintenance Facility
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Lakeville Earth Day Celebration and Watershed Cleanup

Bring your family, your neighbors and friends! Fun for all ages!

Visit the various education stations and learn about what you can do to help make a difference in our city and for the Earth as a whole. The education stations include information on the following:

  • Aquatic invasive species
  • Prairies
  • Pollinators
  • Recycling
  • Water quality
  • Watersheds (that’s us)
  • And more!

As you visit the stations, you will earn the chance to get Earth-friendly prizes and are sure to have lots of fun along the way.

Other activities include:

  • Zoomobile
  • Puppet shows
  • Garden tool swap: If you’re in need of new to you gardening tools OR looking to get rid of excess (but still useful) gardening tools, there will be a garden tool swap at the entrance of the event where you can leave and take what you would like.

Watershed Cleanup info:

You and/or your group can start the pickup on April 20 at 1 p.m., or you can schedule a more convenient time, as long as it is before dark on April 30. Sign up here and be sure to mark on the map where you plan to clean up.

Apr
25
Thu
2024
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center Conference Rm. A
Apr 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting

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Apr
29
Mon
2024
Landscaping for Clean Water Intro Class – Lakeville @ Ritter Farm Park
Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Landscaping for Clean Water Intro Class - Lakeville @ Ritter Farm Park

In-person Landscaping for Clean Water Introduction Class

Join us for a one hour IN-PERSON class at Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville! Learn how native plants, raingardens, and shoreline plantings can bring pollinator and water quality benefits to your yard. The class is FREE and is a pre-requisite to taking part in the hands-on design course and grant program! Learn more.

Apr
30
Tue
2024
Landscaping for Clean Water Maintenance Workshop @ Virtual
Apr 30 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Landscaping for Clean Water Maintenance Workshop @ Virtual

Landscaping for Clean Water Maintenance Workshop

Join us on Zoom for our FREE workshop on maintaining your raingarden, native garden or shoreline planting. Participants will learn tips and tricks for sprucing up your garden and dealing with maintenance issues throughout the year. Sign up today to help create and maintain a beautiful garden for years to come. Learn more.

May
4
Sat
2024
TCTU Event: South Branch Vermillion River Habitat Day @ South Branch of the Vermillion River State Aquatic Management Area
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
TCTU Event: South Branch Vermillion River Habitat Day @ South Branch of the Vermillion River State Aquatic Management Area

South Branch Vermillion River Habitat Day

Join Twin Cities Trout Unlimited as they help the DNR improve the Vermillion River and this Aquatic Management Area for wildlife and anglers.

Work will include:
-Removing buckthorn, honeysuckle and other invasive species
-Pulling debris out of the water
-Picking up trash

Bring heavy work gloves and a willingness to work hard and maybe get wet!

May
8
Wed
2024
Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
May 8 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting

Please see this webpage for meeting materials and minutes.

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May
23
Thu
2024
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting @ Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center Conference Rm. A
May 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting

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