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Native Plants and Pocket Prairies Workshop

Add some pizzazz to your yard this summer! Native plants increase the beauty of your lawn by giving pops of color throughout the warm season and providing charm and character in the cold season, while improving the health of your soil, providing food and shelter for wildlife, and protecting lakes and rivers by absorbing stormwater runoff. In this workshop, learn practical ideas for how to add native plants to your yard including small pocket prairies and large native plantings.

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Resilient Shorelines Workshop

This in-person workshop covers fundamentals that shoreline property owners need for protecting water quality near their home. Participants will first enjoy a 90 minute presentation given by Metro Blooms Design + Build staff, and then will have the opportunity to ask site specific questions and get expert advice. This workshop covers topics such as: shoreline site assessments, types of shoreline projects, plant selection tips, regulatory reminders, and more! Participants will also receive access to resources that will walk them through the planning stages of their own shoreline project!

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Smart Salting Training

Salt is an important and widely used public safety tool in winter maintenance. But it's possible to reduce salt use while still maintaining a high level of safety and service! This course will help you learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance while minimizing impacts on the environment through presentations and class exercises. The practices taught will help you save money, time, and the environment.

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