Plant list for monarch butterflies in the midwest
Great River Greening contributed to a study by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), to compile list of the best milkweed and other nectar-rich species for private landowners to plant along field borders, in buffers along waterways or around wetlands, in pastures, and other suitable locations.
Video: Erosion control and beautification in St. Paul Park
Several families with young children volunteered with Great River Greening to improve water quality in the Mississippi River by controlling erosion at the boat launch in Lions Levee Park, in St. Paul Park. Together, they transformed the area from loose soil and turf to more stabilizing native grasses and flowers.
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council recommendations
SCTIMES
11/ 17/15
Anoka Sand Plain habitat conservation, Great River Greening, $1.2 million for Phase 4 of habitat enhancement and restoration of 917 acres including land in Sherburne, Morrison and Todd counties. Affected sites include two state WMA’s, a state forest, two Scientific and Natural Areas, a national wildlife refuge and four regional projects.
Students help spread wild rice on Rum River
Star Tribune
Oct/17/2015
Wild rice seeding on the Rum River.
Community-based restoration: Volunteers work to clean Seven Mile Creek Watershed
St. Peter Herald:
10/30/15
Community-based restoration: Volunteers work to clean Seven Mile Creek Watershed.
Volunteers clear invasive species in Seven Mile Creek project
Mankato Free Press:
10/31/15
Volunteers clear invasive species in Seven Mile Creek project.
KSTP News: 3M employees at Fish Creek
KSTP News (VIDEO):
10/29/15
Fifty 3M employees helped keep new trees thriving in Fish Creek Open Space.
TV spot: GRG Ecologist talks about connecting teens to the environment
TV spot: GRG Ecologist talks to Inside Health Care host, Jodi Ritacca, about connecting teens to the environment.