Upcoming
Thoughtful Landscapes in a Changing World
April 18th, 7:00-8:30 PM at the Bakken Museum in Minneapolis.
Climate change will stress our landscape with hotter summers and less frequent, but more intense storm events. These, among other effects, make it clear that it is time to increase carbon sequestration (by plants) and decrease fossil fuel consumption. Learn new ways to build and manage landscapes to create a healthier, more resilient environment. This talk focuses on solutions to the problem of climate change, and specifically, landscape techniques that reduce the use of fossil fuels, fertilizers, pesticides, and water while increasing carbon sequestration. It begins with the basics: soil, water, and plants.
For Teachers: Minnehaha Creek Inquiry Institute
This spring, join Hamline University’s Center for Global Environmental Education and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for an inquiry-based journey along the Minnehaha Creek. Focused stops will occur at Gray’s Bay, Methodist Hospital, andMinnehaha Falls, where watershed specialists will highlight such features as:
- Creek restoration,
- Invasive species,
- Urban creek revitalization,
- Water monitoring,
- Dams and flooding,
- Cultural significance.
All highlighted features will showcase how urban development has impacted the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Experiences will be tied to cross-curricular standards for easy classroom takeaways.
RSVP by Friday, April 27, 2012 to Sara Robertson at srobertson@hamline.edu.
“Stormwater Best Management Practices: Function, Design, Installation and Maintenance”
The University of Minnesota Extension “Stormwater U” Program, in partnership with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, is hosting a four-part stormwater education series between March and July 2012, four workshops will focus on:
- An Introduction to Stormwater BMP’s (March 6th)
- Advanced BMP Function and Design (May 1st)
- Advanced Site Assessment and BMP Selection (June 5th)
- Advanced BMP Operation and Maintenance (July 10th)
Registration Now Open! www.regonline.com/stormwaterseriesminnehaha
Select which classes you would like to attend based on your interest and availability – register for one, two for all!
Who should attend?
Contractors, developers, planners, engineers, designers, parks and public works staff, public officials, and anyone else interested in obtaining advanced training in stormwater management systems.
