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![Lake Marion and North Creek Greenways Open House - Lakeville @ Heritage Library | Lakeville | Minnesota | United States](https://www.vermillionriverwatershed.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20210713_141604-225x300.jpg)
Public Open House – Lake Marion Greenway and North Creek Greenway Natural Resource Management Plans
You’re invited to an open house to learn, interact, and have questions answered about natural resource management improvements along two Dakota County Greenway Trails. These plans outline ecological restoration, invasive species management, and pollinator plantings in public lands along these trails.
![Lake Marion and North Creek Greenways Open House - Apple Valley @ Dakota County Western Service Center | Apple Valley | Minnesota | United States](https://www.vermillionriverwatershed.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20210713_141604-225x300.jpg)
Public Open House – Lake Marion Greenway and North Creek Greenway Natural Resource Management Plans
You’re invited to an open house to learn, interact, and have questions answered about natural resource management improvements along two Dakota County Greenway Trails. These plans outline ecological restoration, invasive species management, and pollinator plantings in public lands along these trails.
Story Trail: We Are Water Protectors
Enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends and read from giant picture book pages displayed in the park. We are Water Protectors is a 2021 Caldecott Medal winner and No. 1 New York Times bestseller by Anishinaabe and Metis author Carole Lindstrom.
Vermillion Falls Park
215 21st St. E., Hastings
Oct. 7–9, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Lebanon Hills Visitor Center
860 Cliff Road, Eagan
Oct. 13–16, 5 a.m.–10 p.m.
Thompson County Park
360 Butler Ave. E., West St Paul
Oct. 20–23, 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Spring Lake Park Reserve
8395 127th St. E., Hastings
Oct. 28–30, 5 a.m.–10 p.m.
Protecting the Waters Indigenous Panel Discussion
Join us for a panel discussion from the International Indigenous Youth Council – Twin Cities Chapter. Youths will share their experience traveling to Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota from 2016 during the Line 3 pipeline protests. Hear from youths who have and continue to be part of the movement to protect our waters. This will be an open panel discussion facilitated by Indigenous Roots with a short screening of the youth caravan to Standing Rock. Geared for adults and youth ages 14 and older.
Galaxie Library
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2–3:30 p.m.
City of Hastings Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour
Learn more about where drinking water comes from, common pollutants impacting water and the treatment process that makes water safe to drink. Presented by the City of Hastings. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.
City of Hastings Water Treatment Plant
1300 North Frontage Road, Hastings
Thursday, Oct. 20, 1–2 p.m. Register now.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2–3 p.m. Register now.
Thursday, Nov. 17, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Register now.
Thursday, Nov. 17, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Register now.
Imagine a Day Without Water
Come take a tour of Lakeville’s Water Treatment Facility to see where the city’s groundwater becomes potable water. Learn how your home’s water usage affects our drinking water supplies and the quality of lakes and rivers.
Lakeville Water Treatment Facility
8400 Ipava Ave., Lakeville
Friday, Oct. 21
Tour times: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Register now.
Water Storytelling and Collage
Join us for storytelling and collage with Julie Boada of the Fond du Lac people and Park Ranger Judy Geck who will share memories, relationships and the hidden histories that have shaped their own personal experiences in and near Minnesota waters. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required.
Pleasant Hill Library
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 3–5 p.m. Geared for teens. Register now.
Wescott Library
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1–3 p.m. Geared for adults. Register now.
Burnhaven Library
Thursday, Nov. 3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Geared for adults. Register now.
Nitrate Clinic for Private Well Owners
Bring private well water samples in a clean container to get your water tested for nitrates. Visit the interactive We are Water MN exhibit while you wait for your results.
Pleasant Hill Library
1490 S. Frontage Road, Hastings
Thursday, Oct. 27, 4:30–6:30 p.m.