May 2, 3: Tree Planting Event at Hand in Hand Montessori

The children of the Hand in Hand Montessori, 211 N. McCarrons Blvd., Roseville, with adult supervision, have done buckthorn abatement in a section of the campus. At this event they will plant 100 native trees. Volunteers to help with planting are welcome. We do not need the volunteers to check in at the office if they meet me outside by the woods by the big green frog (just oustide the NW corner of the building.) Our HR person may have a little letter for each of the volunteers. I don’t think they have to sign anything and we will waive the ‘check in the office’ part because they are not in the building. We will dress for the weather, but can’t be out in lightning.

Dates and times:
May 2, Tuesday PM 1:00 – 3:00
May 3, Wednesday AM 9:00 – 11:40 (break at 9:40)
May 3, Wednesday PM 12:25 – 3:00 (no break)

Please send us an email if you are interested in volunteering for this event: contact@bigriverbigwoods.org

May 9 will be the back up time slot in case trees arrive late.  1:00 – 3:00 PM.

May 10: Happy Soil, Happy Plants

Do you know how much the health of your soil determines the health of your plants? This Seed Talk is about what is healthy soil and how do you improve your garden soil. Also, why healthy soil that is full of microorganisms is the best for improving vegetable yields, flowering plants and can even improve the health of our earth.

This is a Zoom meeting and you need to register on the Ramsey County library website at least 3 hours prior to the start of the Seed Talk.

Seed Talks are discussions with community members led by Horticulturist, lifelong gardener and one of the White Bear Lake Seed Library founders:
Pam Larson Frink

May 12: Garlic Mustard Pull in Roseville

Garlic mustard is a highly invasive plant that crowds out native plants.  Join other volunteers to pull in areas of infestation.  

Friday, May 12th, 9:30AM – 11:30AM East Villa Park new addition (lakeside of McCarron’s Blvd) in Roseville, MN. Park on the cross street of Bayview drive (circle) and N. McCarron’s Blvd at the east entrance to Villa park (meet at the overlook).

May 26: Garlic Mustard Pull in Roseville

Garlic mustard is a highly invasive plant that crowds out native plants.  Join other volunteers to pull in areas of infestation.  

Friday, May 26, 9:30AM – 11:30AM East Villa Park, Roseville, MN. We will begin near the overlook and go into the park from that side. Meet at the overlook and park on the cross street (Bayview drive -circle) just off McCarron’s by the overlook and entrance to Villa Park.

June 10: 2023 Shoreview Landscape Revival Native Plant Market and Expo

From 9 am to 1 pm, at Shepherd of the Hills, 3920 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN 55126
Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides.

Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered.

May 25: Jumping Worms – Hybrid Meeting

Jumping worms are an invasive creature present in the Twin Cities metro area.  Julia Vanatta, Twin Cities Wild Ones Chapter, will discuss ways that jumping worms are spread and how to contain them if they are on your property.

This will be a hybrid meeting. We will have social time at 6:45 pm and the meeting will begin at 7 pm.
Zoom link.

In person location: Autumn Grove Park, 1365 Lydia Ave. W., Roseville, MN
Map

April 27: Living Mulch – Hybrid Meeting

Do you wish you could incorporate an alternative to wood mulch in your gardens? If so, this presentation is for you! “Living mulch,” also known as green mulch, uses plants to fill spaces between other plants. These plants are usually short, spreading ground cover that occupy the lowest herbaceous niche in a garden, a place that is often occupied by abiotic (wood, rock) mulches in more traditional garden design. At this presentation, you’ll learn more about living mulches including benefits, species selection, implementation, and potential challenges.

Kaitlyn O’Connor is a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner based out of Winona, MN. In her role as a Plant Ecologist at ISG, she collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, landscape architects, and environmental scientists to restore habitat and integrate native biodiversity into the built environment. With a strong land ethic and dedication to land stewardship, she develops habitat management plans, designs site restorations, incorporates native species into urban landscapes, conducts biological surveys, and creates natural resource reports for local, state, and federal agencies. Outside of her professional work, she considers herself a homesteader and keeps busy with gardening, food preservation, and tending to her small flock of chickens.

This will be a hybrid meeting. We will have social time at 6:45 pm and the meeting will begin at 7 pm.
Zoom link.

In person location: Autumn Grove Park, 1365 Lydia Ave. W., Roseville, MN
Map