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Events for Blue Thumb

March 2023

Thursday March 30

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resilient Yards Workshop: St. Louis Park

Gain resources and guidance for creating beautiful habitat for pollinators, protecting clean water, and restoring the ecology of your yard! In this workshop, participants will learn do-it-yourself skills for assessing your yard and creating a project plan. Also learn about ways to redirect runoff, select and place native trees and shrubs, design a native garden, incorporate turf alternatives, and more!
At this workshop, participants meet one-on-one and in small groups with experts to get feedback on their project plans and learn about local resources for getting their projects in the ground.
To provide attendees with as much project assistance as possible, this workshop is split into two parts: 1) a self-pacedResilient Yardsonline course, which you will find in ourResilient Yards Online Learning Series, and 2) a live Zoom session with one-on-one time with Landscape Designers where you can get feedback on your yard and planting project. TheResilient Yardsonline course was created so you can go through all the foundational educational content on your own in preparation for your Zoom workshop session.
This workshop is hosted by the city of St. Louis Park.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Turf Alternatives Workshop: VLAWMO

Blue Thumb’sPollinator Lawns / Turf AlternativesWorkshop is your “how-to” guide on creating a bee lawn. Learn from expert presenters about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into a beautiful, flowering bee lawn. The workshop will also cover other turf alternatives that promote pollinator health, water quality, and natural resource conservation.
The live presentation is followed by a Q&A session. Participants will also receive access to online resources that will assist them in their project, including a series of video presentations, downloadables, and more.We recommend first skimming through ourPollinator Lawn / Alternative Turfcourse in ourResilient Yards Online Learning Series and then attending this live Zoom workshop to get all your questions answered!
This workshop is hosted by Vadnais Lake Watershed Management Organization.

April 2023

Monday April 3

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resilient Shorelines: RCWD

This virtual workshop covers fundamentals that shoreline property owners need for protecting water quality near their home. Attendees have the opportunity to ask site specific questions and get expert advice. This workshop includes shoreline site assessments, lakescaping and shoreline projects, plant selection tips, regulatory reminders, and access to resources that will help with a shoreline project.
This workshop is hosted by Rice Creek Watershed District.

Tuesday April 4

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Turf Alternatives Workshop: St. Louis Park

Blue Thumb’sPollinator Lawns / Turf AlternativesWorkshop is your “how-to” guide on creating a bee lawn. Learn from expert presenters about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into a beautiful, flowering bee lawn. The workshop will also cover other turf alternatives that promote pollinator health, water quality, and natural resource conservation.
The live presentation is followed by a Q&A session. Participants will also receive access to online resources that will assist them in their project, including a series of video presentations, downloadables, and more.We recommend first skimming through ourPollinator Lawn / Alternative Turfcourse in ourResilient Yards Online Learning Seriesand then attending this live Zoom workshop to get all your questions answered!
This workshop is hosted by the city of St. Louis Park.

Thursday April 6

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resilient Yards Workshop: City of Minneapolis

Gain resources and guidance for creating beautiful habitat for pollinators, protecting clean water, and restoring the ecology of your yard! In this workshop, participants will learn do-it-yourself skills for assessing your yard and creating a project plan. Also learn about ways to redirect runoff, select and place native trees and shrubs, design a native garden, incorporate turf alternatives, and more!
At this workshop, participants meet one-on-one and in small groups with experts to get feedback on their project plans and learn about local resources for getting their projects in the ground.
To provide attendees with as much project assistance as possible, this workshop is split into two parts: 1) a self-paced Resilient Yards online course, which you will find in our Resilient Yards Online Learning Series, and 2) a live Zoom session with one-on-one time with Landscape Designers where you can get feedback on your yard and planting project. The Resilient Yards online course was created so you can go through all the foundational educational content on your own in preparation for your Zoom workshop session.
This workshop is hosted by the city of Minneapolis.

Tuesday April 11

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Turf Alternatives Workshop: Sherburne Co SWCD

Blue Thumb’sPollinator Lawns / Turf AlternativesWorkshop is your “how-to” guide on creating a bee lawn. Learn from expert presenters about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into a beautiful, flowering bee lawn. The workshop will also cover other turf alternatives that promote pollinator health, water quality, and natural resource conservation.
The live presentation is followed by a Q&A session. Participants will also receive access to online resources that will assist them in their project, including a series of video presentations, downloadables, and more.We recommend first skimming through ourPollinator Lawn / Alternative Turfcourse in ourResilient Yards Online Learning Series and then attending this live Zoom workshop to get all your questions answered!
Our expert presenter for this workshop is James Wolfin. James currently serves as a Conservation Specialist with Twin City Seed Company where he continues to develop and promote pollinator-friendly lawn alternatives.
This workshop is hosted by Sherburne County SWCD.

Thursday April 13

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resilient Yards Workshop: Champlin

Gain resources and guidance for creating beautiful habitat for pollinators, protecting clean water, and restoring the ecology of your yard! In this workshop, participants will learn do-it-yourself skills for assessing your yard and creating a project plan. Also learn about ways to redirect runoff, select and place native trees and shrubs, design a native garden, incorporate turf alternatives, and more!
At this workshop, participants meet one-on-one and in small groups with experts to get feedback on their project plans and learn about local resources for getting their projects in the ground.
To provide attendees with as much project assistance as possible, this workshop is split into two parts: 1) a self-paced Resilient Yards online course, which you will find in our Resilient Yards Online Learning Series, and 2) a live Zoom session with one-on-one time with Landscape Designers where you can get feedback on your yard and planting project. The Resilient Yards online course was created so you can go through all the foundational educational content on your own in preparation for your Zoom workshop session.
This workshop is hosted by the city of Champlin.

Tuesday April 18

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resilient Yards Workshop: VLAWMO

Gain resources and guidance for creating beautiful habitat for pollinators, protecting clean water, and restoring the ecology of your yard! In this workshop, participants will learn do-it-yourself skills for assessing your yard and creating a project plan. Also learn about ways to redirect runoff, select and place native trees and shrubs, design a native garden, incorporate turf alternatives, and more!
At this workshop, participants meet one-on-one and in small groups with experts to get feedback on their project plans and learn about local resources for getting their projects in the ground.
To provide attendees with as much project assistance as possible, this workshop is split into two parts: 1) a self-pacedResilient Yardsonline course, which you will find in ourResilient Yards Online Learning Series, and 2) a live Zoom session with one-on-one time with Landscape Designers where you can get feedback on your yard and planting project. TheResilient Yardsonline course was created so you can go through all the foundational educational content on your own in preparation for your Zoom workshop session.
This workshop is hosted by Vadnais Lake Watershed Management Organization.

Thursday April 20

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resilient Shorelines Workshop: St. Louis Park

This virtual workshop covers fundamentals that shoreline property owners need for protecting water quality near their home. Attendees have the opportunity to ask site specific questions and get expert advice. This workshop includes shoreline site assessments, lakescaping and shoreline projects, plant selection tips, regulatory reminders, and access to resources that will help with a shoreline project.
This workshop is hosted by the city of St. Louis Park.

Tuesday April 25

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Turf Alternatives Workshop: City of Minneapolis

Blue Thumb’sPollinator Lawns / Turf AlternativesWorkshop is your “how-to” guide on creating a bee lawn. Learn from expert presenters about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into a beautiful, flowering bee lawn. The workshop will also cover other turf alternatives that promote pollinator health, water quality, and natural resource conservation.
The live presentation is followed by a Q&A session. Participants will also receive access to online resources that will assist them in their project, including a series of video presentations, downloadables, and more.We recommend first skimming through ourPollinator Lawn / Alternative Turfcourse in ourResilient Yards Online Learning Series and then attending this live Zoom workshop to get all your questions answered!
The expert presenter for this workshop is Bob Dahm, the founder of Organic Bob, LLC.
This workshop is hosted by the city of Minneapolis.

Wednesday April 26

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resilient Shorelines Workshop: Eden Prairie

This in-person workshop covers fundamentals that shoreline property owners need for protecting water quality near their home. Attendees have the opportunity to ask site specific questions and get expert advice. This workshop includes shoreline site assessments, lakescaping and shoreline projects, plant selection tips, regulatory reminders, and access to resources that will help with a shoreline project.
This workshop is hosted by the city of Eden Prairie.

Thursday April 27

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resilient Yards Workshop: City of Minnetonka

Gain resources and guidance for creating beautiful habitat for pollinators, protecting clean water, and restoring the ecology of your yard! In this workshop, participants will learn do-it-yourself skills for assessing your yard and creating a project plan. Also learn about ways to redirect runoff, select and place native trees and shrubs, design a native garden, incorporate turf alternatives, and more!
At this workshop, participants meet one-on-one and in small groups with experts to get feedback on their project plans and learn about local resources for getting their projects in the ground.
To provide attendees with as much project assistance as possible, this workshop is split into two parts: 1) a self-paced Resilient Yards online course, which you will find in our Resilient Yards Online Learning Series, and 2) a live Zoom session with one-on-one time with Landscape Designers where you can get feedback on your yard and planting project. The Resilient Yards online course was created so you can go through all the foundational educational content on your own in preparation for your Zoom workshop session.
This workshop is hosted by the city of Minnetonka.

May 2023

Thursday May 4

6:00 pm
Resilient Yards Workshop: City of Minneapolis

Gain resources and guidance for creating beautiful habitat for pollinators, protecting clean water, and restoring the ecology of your yard! In this workshop, participants will learn do-it-yourself skills for assessing your yard and creating a project plan. Also learn about ways to redirect runoff, select and place native trees and shrubs, design a native garden, incorporate turf alternatives, and more!
At this workshop, participants meet one-on-one and in small groups with experts to get feedback on their project plans and learn about local resources for getting their projects in the ground.
To provide attendees with as much project assistance as possible, this workshop is split into two parts: 1) a self-paced Resilient Yards online course, which you will find in our Resilient Yards Online Learning Series, and 2) a live Zoom session with one-on-one time with Landscape Designers where you can get feedback on your yard and planting project. The Resilient Yards online course was created so you can go through all the foundational educational content on your own in preparation for your Zoom workshop session.

Tuesday May 9

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Turf Alternatives: RCWD

Blue Thumb’sPollinator Lawns / Turf AlternativesWorkshop is your “how-to” guide on creating a bee lawn. Learn from expert presenters about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into a beautiful, flowering bee lawn. The workshop will also cover other turf alternatives that promote pollinator health, water quality, and natural resource conservation.
The live presentation is followed by a Q&A session. Participants will also receive access to online resources that will assist them in their project, including a series of video presentations, downloadables, and more.We recommend first skimming through ourPollinator Lawn / Alternative Turfcourse in ourResilient Yards Online Learning Series and then attending this live Zoom workshop to get all your questions answered!
Our expert presenter for this workshop is James Wolfin. James currently serves as a Conservation Specialist with Twin City Seed Company where he continues to develop and promote pollinator-friendly lawn alternatives.
This workshop is hosted by Rice Creek Watershed District.

Thursday May 11

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resilient Yards Workshop: Edina

Gain resources and guidance for creating beautiful habitat for pollinators, protecting clean water, and restoring the ecology of your yard! In this workshop, participants will learn do-it-yourself skills for assessing your yard and creating a project plan. Also learn about ways to redirect runoff, select and place native trees and shrubs, design a native garden, incorporate turf alternatives, and more!
At this workshop, participants meet one-on-one and in small groups with experts to get feedback on their project plans and learn about local resources for getting their projects in the ground.
To provide attendees with as much project assistance as possible, this workshop is split into two parts: 1) a self-pacedResilient Yardsonline course, which you will find in ourResilient Yards Online Learning Series, and 2) a live Zoom session with one-on-one time with Landscape Designers where you can get feedback on your yard and planting project. TheResilient Yardsonline course was created so you can go through all the foundational educational content on your own in preparation for your Zoom workshop session.
This workshop is hosted by the city of Edina.

Thursday May 18

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pollinator Plantings Workshop: Edina

This workshop is for residents who are ready to transform a specific part of their yard into a haven for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, especially the endangered Rusty patched bumblebee and Monarch butterfly. Participants learn about plant selection and placement techniques that will help them create a pocket planting that blooms throughout the growing season.
At this workshop, participants meet one-on-one and in small groups with experts to get feedback on their project plans and learn about local resources for getting their projects in the ground.
To provide attendees with as much project assistance as possible, this workshop is split into two parts: 1) a self-pacedResilient Yardsonline course, which you will find in ourResilient Yards Online Learning Series, and 2) a live Zoom session with one-on-one time with Landscape Designers where you can get feedback on your yard and planting project. TheResilient Yardsonline course was created so you can go through all the foundational educational content on your own in preparation for your Zoom workshop session.
This workshop is hosted by the city of Edina.

Tuesday May 23

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Turf Alternatives Workshop: Edina

Blue Thumb’sPollinator Lawns / Turf AlternativesWorkshop is your “how-to” guide on creating a bee lawn. Learn from expert presenters about the steps to converting a traditional turfgrass monoculture lawn into a beautiful, flowering bee lawn. The workshop will also cover other turf alternatives that promote pollinator health, water quality, and natural resource conservation.
The live presentation is followed by a Q&A session. Participants will also receive access to online resources that will assist them in their project, including a series of video presentations, downloadables, and more.We recommend first skimming through ourPollinator Lawn / Alternative Turfcourse in ourResilient Yards Online Learning Seriesand then attending this live Zoom workshop to get all your questions answered!
This workshop is hosted by the city of Edina.

Thursday May 25

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resilient Yards Workshop: City of Minneapolis

Gain resources and guidance for creating beautiful habitat for pollinators, protecting clean water, and restoring the ecology of your yard! In this workshop, participants will learn do-it-yourself skills for assessing your yard and creating a project plan. Also learn about ways to redirect runoff, select and place native trees and shrubs, design a native garden, incorporate turf alternatives, and more!
At this workshop, participants meet one-on-one and in small groups with experts to get feedback on their project plans and learn about local resources for getting their projects in the ground.
To provide attendees with as much project assistance as possible, this workshop is split into two parts: 1) a self-paced Resilient Yards online course, which you will find in our Resilient Yards Online Learning Series, and 2) a live Zoom session with one-on-one time with Landscape Designers where you can get feedback on your yard and planting project. The Resilient Yards online course was created so you can go through all the foundational educational content on your own in preparation for your Zoom workshop session.
This workshop is hosted by the city of Minneapolis.