We are not meeting in the summer months, but we are working on some garden tours. Check back later for an update.
Big River Big Woods service projects are ramping up for the season. Direct your questions about a project to contact@bigriverbigwoods.org. Help us restore native landscapes at one of our service project locations!
Island Lake Elementary School
Shoreview's Island Lake Elementary School's Pollinator Garden has undergone major renovation in recent years.
- Location: 3555 Victoria St. N.
- Meeting on: weekday or Saturday mornings as needed, from 9 to 11 am, starting in mid-June.
- Mailing list: The schedule changes according to what's needed, so it's best to be on the mailing list. Send your request to contact@bigriverbigwoods.org.
- Ask for: Karen or Leanne.
- More details can be found by clicking "See all projects".
Roseville Public Library
The Children's Garden at the Ramsey County Library is framed by natural plantings and includes a rain garden as well as a natural prairie. The garden is used frequently by families with young children who enjoy the fenced in area to safely play outdoors while visiting the library.
- Location: 2180 North Hamline Ave
- Meeting on: schedule to be determined
- Length of session: 1 hr.
- Ask for: Nicole Brinkman, Librarian
- More details can be found by clicking "See all projects".
Villa Park Gardens
Roseville’s Villa Park rain and pollinator gardens are in need of some tender loving care.
- Location: 2055 Cohansey Boulevard.
- Meeting on: Alternate Thursdays, starting on June 3, at 6 p.m.
- Length of session: 1+ hours
- Special focus: Preparing the pollinator garden for edging and installing. Enhancing appearance.
- Mailing list: For updates and last minute changes due to weather, send your request to be on the mailing list to contact@bigriverbigwoods.org
- Ask for: Erica
- More details can be found by clicking "See all projects".