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<br />Thu, May 16, 6-7:30pm: Family Hike at Schuneman Marsh Wildlife Preserve (6307 117th St N, Grant)
<br />e Explore this lesser -known destination with WCD staff and volunteers from the Izaak Walton League.
<br />We'll search for birds and wildlife and identify plants you might find in your neighborhood wetlands.
<br />Thu., May 30th, 6 - 7:30pm: Family Hike at Tamarack Nature Preserve (1825 Tower Dr, Woodbury)
<br />■ Join us in exploring the southern -most tamarack swamp in Minnesota along a floating boardwalk
<br />loop. We'll look for flowers in bloom and talk about what makes this wetland unique. Park along the
<br />road and meet near the blue pop-up tent.
<br />Sat., June 1, 11am-4pm: WaterFest (Lake Phalen Park - St. Paul)
<br />• Come to this free family festival to enjoy fishing, paddling, games, boating, arts and crafts, live
<br />animals, exhibits, a native plant giveaway, climbing on a street sweeper, music and dance, and delicious
<br />food trucks. More info at www rwmwd.org/waterfest
<br />Wed., July 31- Sun, Aug. 4: Washington County Fair (12300 40th St N, Stillwater)
<br />s Stop by to visit us in Building A, across from the milk shakes!
<br />Multiple dates: Water Critters
<br />Wed., June 26, 6:30-7:30pm: Edgewater Park - Colby Lake (3100 Edgewater Dr, Woodbury)
<br />Wed., July 10, 6-7pm: The Lakes in Stillwater - Long Lake (107 Bridgewater Way, Stillwater)
<br />Wed., July 17, 6:30-7:30pm: Highlands Park (6975 Idsen Ave S, Cottage Grove)
<br />& Get your hands wet as we look for frogs, bugs, and other critters that live in Colby Lake, Long Lake,
<br />and the ponds of Highlands Park. Learn what these animals teach us about water quality & what you
<br />can do to protect your neighborhood lakes and wetlands.
<br />Sun., May 19,1lam-3pm: Master Gardeners Plant Sale (Fairgrounds: 12300 40th St N, Stillwater)
<br />• Shop from a variety of plants including native plants, pollinator plants, plants for shade and sun, and
<br />vegetables. There will also be a Diagnostic Clinic from loam-lpm where you can get expert advice on
<br />plant and gardening problems.
<br />Sat., June 8, 9am-lpm: Landscape Revival Native Plant Expo & Market (Oakdale CityHall:1584HadleyAveN)
<br />r Shop for native plants from six local growers. All plants are pollinator -safe and grown without
<br />systemic pesticides. Connect with local conservation groups including: Humming for Bees, Master
<br />Gardeners - Monarchs & Milkweed, Neighborhood Greening, Pollinator Friendly Alliance, St. Paul
<br />Audubon Society, Washington Conservation District, and Wild Ones - Oak Savanna Chapter.
<br />Sat., July 20, 9am-4pm: Learn and Grow with Us Garden Tour (Lake Elmo area)
<br />• Join Master Gardeners of Washington County for a tour of seven exquisite gardens in the Lake Elmo
<br />area! Learn about: Growing Vegetables, Composting, Lawn Care, Tree Pruning, Prairie Restoration,
<br />Planting for Pollinators, Container Gardening, and more! $15 pre -tour, $20 day -of. Purchase tickets
<br />beginning March 15. Details at www.mastergardenersinwashingtonco.org.
<br />Have a raingarden or native garden?
<br />Download our new maintenance calendar to your phone!
<br />Visit www.mnwcd.org/maintenance-guide
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