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Backyard HabitatNatureBackyard habitat is all about the birds, bees and butterflies! Learn about how to attract more pollinators and songbirds to your backyard with simple modifications. You will learn about various species of pollinators and what perennial plants will add buzzing to your backyard. An informational folder will be provided and door prizes from local plant specialists will be given away at class. Enter door 1.Fall 2018
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Composting BasicsNatureComposting is nature’s way of recycling, keeps waste out of landfills, and fertilizes without chemicals. It’s a wonderful way to turn fruits, vegetables and yard trimmings into a dark, crumbly fertile soil. Make a garden happy and help the environment. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists. Enter door 1.Fall 2018
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Fall Lawn CareNatureStarting SoonDo you find lawn care expensive and puzzling? Learn simple techniques that will help your yard perform at its best while protecting area lakes and streams from pollutants and runoff. A wide variety of topics such as watering, fertilizing, weed identification and winter lawn prepping will be covered. You'll receive reference materials to take home. Gift certificates to area nurseries are randomly drawn as door prizes. Enter door 1.Fall 2018
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Soak Up the Rain: Permeable PavementNatureNEW! At this new class, you'll learn more alternatives to traditional pavement on paved surfaces that can help reduce runoff from infiltrating rain, water and melting snow. Benefits of permeable pavements include filtering out pollutants, reducing the need for road salt and reducing residential and commercial construction costs. A take-home reference folder is provided. Door prizes from local plant specialists will be given away at class. Enter door 1.Fall 2018
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Stormwater Ponds 101NatureNEW! Do you want to learn more about stormwater ponds? They have recently become a fixture of development along roadways and in neighborhoods and business complexes in the area. Stormwater ponds offer a solution to environmental changes. Class will include discussion about the role stormwater ponds play in reducing runoff and pollution to lakes, stream and wetlands. Time will be provided for Q and A with the experienced staff from the City of St. Cloud. Enter door 1.Fall 2018
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Winter Perennial PreppingNatureNEW! The joy of perennials is that they come back year after year if they are properly prepared for the harsh Minnesota winters. Participants can save money, time and headaches by following a few easy steps as well as learn some tips and techniques. Attendees will receive native plant books, and several gift certificates from area nurseries will be given as door prizes. Enter door 1.Fall 2018
