View the presentation on Living Mulch that Kaitlyn O’Connor gave at our April 27, 2023, chapter meeting. Video link: https://youtu.be/t3BvMcjeW-s
May 1 – Plant Sale Ends Today!
Get your orders in soon. May 1 is the last day for plant sale orders.
April 28: 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, April 28th, 9:30AM-11:30AM East Reservoir Woods, Roseville, MN
Meet/park in the circle (Reservoir Woods Circle) just southeast of Roselawn off McCarron’s Blvd. Near the McCarron entrance to Reservoir Woods where N. McCarron’s Blvd changes to S. McCarron’s Blvd.
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.
April 30: Wild Ones Walk – Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
1 to 2:30 p.m. For the month of April we will walk in the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN.
This walk is free and open to the public
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 21: Garlic Mustard Pull in Roseville
Sunday, May 21, 1:00PM – 3:00PM East Reservoir Woods, Roseville, MN.
Meet/park in the Res Woods Circle just southeast of Roselawn and off McCarron’s Blvd. Near McCarron Lake entrance to Reservoir Woods.
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 3: 2023 Oakdale Landscape Revival Native Plant Market and Expo
From 9 am to 1 pm, at 5000 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128-2065.
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.