To Turn a Schoolyard Into an Outdoor Classroom, Just Add Native Plants
With the help of Audubon Minnesota and some controlled fires, a local school recently restored an overgrown field into original prairie habitat. Read about it here.
Our Mission: To improve the stewardship of Scott County watersheds through education, technical guidance, and volunteer opportunities.
With the help of Audubon Minnesota and some controlled fires, a local school recently restored an overgrown field into original prairie habitat. Read about it here.
By installing water-saving appliances and less thirsty native plants, this Colorado community saved 15 million gallons of water in just one year. Read about it here.
The University of Illinois Extension is offering free gardening webinars this summer. Click the link below to learn more and to register! https://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/4seasons/
Meet Cameron and Natalie Andelin, a farming couple who chanced growing their operation amidst a sprawling urban environment on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada. They met that challenge and exceeded […]
Farmers across the world are ditching their ploughs to protect ecosystems – and it’s working. Read more here.
Environmental laboratories play an important part in protecting our public health and the environment. Learn more here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/DNR-News-Releases/ArticleID/2418/April-21-27-is-National-Laboratory-Week Labs near and far play an important role in our Snapshot Events! […]
It’s spring, and that means it’s time for the Spring Snapshot! This event engages residents in water quality through a user friendly process for data collection. The Snapshot will be […]
By Amy Kay Watershed improvement occurs across disciplines and is varied in nature, and depending on the climate, land use and local government structures, watershed management can take on many […]
Click here to learn how a Cooksville, Wisconsin couple produces 20 different crops and raises free-range, grass-fed meat using one guiding principle – being regenerative.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, spanning some 6.4 million new points of information about America’s farms and ranches and […]