Making our homes river-friendly, fall FMR workshops
Join FMR Stewardship Events Coordinator Adam Flett and other people who care about the river at our fall workshops.
We all know its important to conserve water and decrease pollution, but how exactly do you go about doing that in your own home or yard? And what really makes the biggest difference for our local rivers?
At FMR, were asked these questions all the time. This fall, were offering several workshops to answer them as best we can, as quickly and concisely as possible. Join the movement to make your home river-friendly. Sign up for one or all!
Thanks to our program and event sponsors, Vermillion River Joint Powers Organization, Dakota County and Coca-Cola Refreshments of Eagan, St. Paul Public Works, Capitol Region Watershed District and Tin Whiskers Brewery the workshops are completely free. However, capacity is limited and early registration is advised.
- Make Your Home River-Friendly
Wednesday, October 22, 6-7 p.m.
Dakota County Western Service Center, Apple Valley
Join FMR Stewardship Coordinator Adam Flett to learn about practices and small projects you can take on inside your home be it a mansion or a small apartment to significantly improve your water footprint.
Topics include:
- The biggest water users in your house or apartment (both direct and indirect usage)
- Where to take leftover prescription drugs
- Alternatives to household products containing triclosan and other river polluters
- Make Your Home River-Friendly Workshop + Brewery Tour
Tuesday, October 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
Tin Whiskers Brewery, Downtown St. Paul
Same as above, but with a tour of the new Tin Whiskers brewery at the conclusion of the workshop.
- Landscape for the River: Native Plants, Raingardens, Lawn Care for Water Quality (+ Winter Tips)
Tuesday, November 4, 6-7 p.m.
Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center, Hastings
Whether you're interested in a smaller native planting or want to transform your whole yard into a force for clean water in 2015, this FMR workshop can help you jumpstart your spring planning. We'll also touch on ways to make your yard river-friendlier this winter.
Learn more via the full event listing or sign up now with FMR Registrar Amy Kilgore at akilgore@fmr.org, 651-222-2193 x31.
- Landscape for the River: Native Plants, Raingardens, Lawn Care for Water Quality (+ Winter Tips)
Thursday, December 4, 6-7 p.m.
Wilder Center, Midway (near the Green Line), St. Paul, 55104
Same as above. Learn more via the full event listing or sign up now with FMR Registrar Amy Kilgore at akilgore@fmr.org, 651-222-2193 x31.
Can't make any of these? If you'd like to be notified of future River Friendly Homes & Gardens workshops, contact Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator sue rich at srich@fmr.org or 651-222-2193 x14.