Aug
18
Sat
2018
Starry Trek – search for starry stonewort @ Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center
Aug 18 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Mar
23
Wed
2022
Lake Marion and North Creek Greenways Open House – Lakeville @ Heritage Library
Mar 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lake Marion and North Creek Greenways Open House - Lakeville @ Heritage Library | Lakeville | Minnesota | United States

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.

Apr
13
Wed
2022
Lake Marion and North Creek Greenways Open House – Apple Valley @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Apr 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lake Marion and North Creek Greenways Open House - Apple Valley @ Dakota County Western Service Center | Apple Valley | Minnesota | United States

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.

Oct
7
Fri
2022
Story Trail: We Are Water Protectors @ Vermillion Falls Park, Hastings
Oct 7 – Oct 9 all-day

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.

Oct
15
Sat
2022
Protecting the Waters Indigenous panel discussion @ Galaxie Library, Apple Valley
Oct 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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.

Oct
20
Thu
2022
City of Hastings Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour (4 times) @ City of Hastings Water Treatment Plant
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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 Trea​tment 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.

Oct
21
Fri
2022
Imagine a Day Without Water @ Lakeville Water Treatment Facility
Oct 21 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

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. 

Oct
25
Tue
2022
Water Storytelling and Collage (3 sessions) @ Pleasant Hill Library, Wescott Library, Burnhaven Library
Oct 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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.