Fri - May 03
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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2013 Conservation Day at the Fairgrounds
You and your family are invited to the third annual Scott SWCD “Conservation Day at the Fairgrounds,” from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, (NOTE DATE CHANGE) at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. Customers who pre-ordered seedlings and native seed mixes may pick up their orders anytime during this event, and a variety of extra seedlings will also be sold in smaller bundles throughout the day. In addition, there will be short demonstrations and presentations on composting, the secrets of planting wildflowers, the ease and color or raingardens and environment-friendly lawn care repeated throughout the afternoon. Scott/Carver Master Gardeners from the University of Minnesota Extension Service will also be on hand to answer any tree or shrub questions. Guests will also be able to walk through a Soil Tunnel! The following conservation partners are assisting with this event: Greenhead Turf Management, Marshwatch Farms, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Prairie Meadows Native Seed, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Scott Clean Water Education Program and Scott Watershed Management Organization. Hot dogs and refreshments will be served throughout the day. Residents may also sign up for numerous door prizes throughout the day, purchase seedlings, pick up literature and resources for water, soil and habitat conservation efforts in Scott County. Call the Scott SWCD office in Jordan at (952) 492-5425 for more details. |
Fri - May 03
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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2013 Tree Program Order Pickup
Customers who ordered seedlings, native seed mixes and tree supplies will be able to pick up their orders. Extra seedlings will also be sold, based on availability. |
Sat - May 04
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
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2013 Tree Program Order Pickup
Customers who ordered seedlings, native seed mixes and tree supplies will be able to pick up their orders tow two hours on Saturday, May 4. Please mark your calendars. Any remaining seedlings will also be sold in bundles of 10. |
Tue - May 21
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Scott SWCD Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The meetings are held in the Conference Center at the Extension and Conservation Building, 7151 190th Street West, Jordan. The public is welcome to attend all meetings. Agendas and minutes are included under the Board information on our website. |
Mon - May 27
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Memorial Day Holiday
In observance of Memorial Day, the Scott SWCD office will be closed. |
