Workshop details

August 5, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Chaska Community Center 1661 Park Ridge Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
 

Description

Whether you’re a native planting pro or considering your first native plant project, knowing how to maintain your native planting can keep it beautiful and thriving for years to come.  
While native plants require less maintenance than traditional turfgrass lawns, maintenance needs for native plantings may differ by location, type of project, and establishment time. 
In this workshop, learn best maintenance practices for your project and how to identify common threats to your native planting. 

• Helpful tools/resources
• Preventative maintenance practices
• Identifying common invasive and aggressive species
• Scheduling maintenance throughout the year
• How maintenance changes over time 
• Pollinator-friendly maintenance 

The workshop is free to attend. 
 

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Speakers

Seth Ristow
Landscape Restoration Specialist with Carver County Soil & Water Conservation District

Liz Forbes
Communications Manager with Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District

Tom Lloyd
GreenCorps member serving with Carver County Water Management Organization