Garden Learning + Info
Trees & Forests Learning Series
Hennepin Co. forestry is offering free monthly learning opportunities about trees and forests for residents. These sessions require no previous knowledge, are open to the public, and rotate between virtual webinars, in-person trainings, and hybrid webinars and trainings. Recordings from webinars will be available for those who are unable to attend:
May 23, 6–7 PM: Tree planting and selection (webinar)
June 20, 6–8 PM: Tree identification (in-person)
July 25, 6–8 PM: Diagnosing common tree defects and health issues (in-person)
Aug. 22, 6–8 PM: Get to know your soil (hybrid)
Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Hennepin Co. is holding community collection events in 2024 to give residents more convenient, local disposal options for unwanted garden and household hazardous wastes. Events will take place Friday—Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM:
June 21–22: Sullivan STEAM School in Minneapolis
Aug. 9–10: Jenny Lind Elementary School in Minneapolis
Sept. 20–21: Hennepin County Public Works Orono Shop
Before you go, check safety guidelines and the list of acceptable materials.
Spring Maintenance Reminders
1) Help out pollinators by holding off on your garden cleanup until temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees Fahrenheit — usually late April/early May. Learn more.
2) Clean your gutters and redirect your downspouts to help protect our local waters — and your basement!
3) Grab a discounted rain barrel or compost bin from the Recycling Association of Minnesota’s annual sale.
4) Yard waste collection begins for the season April 8. Set yard waste out in a reusable container, compostable bags (paper or certified compostable plastic – look for the BPI logo), or bundled with string or twine.