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Happy National Pollinator Week! June 18-24
The distinct aroma of freshly cut grass, the gentle spray of
sprinklers, and the perpetual hum of lawn mowers — telltale signs that summer,
and yardwork, is finally here in Minnesota! Maintaining a lawn may seem like a
lot of work, but they have their uses. Grass lawns provide a hardy place to
play and lounge, but they have some major drawbacks.
Turf grass needs to be mowed frequently, often needs chemicals like fertilizers and
herbicides that may leech into ground and surface water, does a mediocre job of
retaining storm water, and provides little benefit for other critters like bees
and birds. Fortunately, there are environmentally friendly alternatives to turf
grass, like flowering lawns that can transform your yard.
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Community events and
resources
Minnesota GreenCorps is accepting applications for 42
positions. Minnesota GreenCorps, an AmeriCorps program coordinated by
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, is looking for community-focused
individuals to serve with local governments, nonprofits, or educational
institutions statewide for a full-time AmeriCorps term, September through
August. MN GreenCorps members gain professional experience and improve
the environment, while serving communities throughout Minnesota. Learn more
about the program and apply by June 29! www.pca.state.mn.us/mngreencorps
Pollinator Party: A Celebration of Bees. Thursday, July 26, 2018, 5 PM - 8 PM. Lyndale Park Gardens, 1300 W 42nd Street, Minneapolis, 55409. Free and open to the public. Join us for the 2018 Pollinator Party on the east side of Lake Harriet. The Pollinator Party brings together bees, scientists, beekeepers, food, and live music. This annual event also provides an opportunity for people of all ages to celebrate the life and work of honey bees and native bees. The party will be near the Perennial Garden and the Phelps Fountain (also known as the Turtle Fountain).
Send questions or comments about living green to the address
below.
Sincerely,
Giuseppe Tumminello and the Living Green Team
livinggreen365.pca@state.mn.us
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