Shoreland Education Program

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Heron Lake Rain Garden Workshop

Date:

Thursday, June 1st, 2006

Time:

1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m

Location:

Heron Lake Community Center
312 10th Street
Heron Lake, MN 56137

Cost of workshop:

Workshop is free, Lunch is $5 per person

Registration Deadline:

May 26, 2006

Registration Contact:

Heron Lake Watershed District office
Phone: 507-793-2462
E-mail: hlwd@roundlk.net

Additional Information:

  • Lunch is available for $5 per person
  • Participants are encouraged to bring a simple sketch of property indicating building structures, location of down spouts and current vegetation. Photographs of site. Soil type, if known.
  • Workshop is indoors

Driving Directions:

From the Sandstone I-35 exit, go east on State Hwy 23 about 3/10 of a mile. When the road curves north, veer to the right and continue east on State Hwy 123 (Main Ave) for about one mile. The Sandstone Senior Center is the second building north of Second Street on the east side of the road.

Local Sponsors/Organizations:

  • Heron Lake Watershed District
  • Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District
  • Jackson County Water Plan

For more information about the course content, please contact:

Heron Lake Watershed District office
Phone: 507-793-2462
E-mail: hlwd@roundlk.net