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November Board Meeting rescheduled

  • Posted: October 23, 2018
  • Categories: Discovery Point, District News

The Board of Managers has rescheduled their monthly Board Meeting to Tuesday, November 13, 2018 because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Please see the event page for […]

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What’s blooming at Discovery Point?

  • Posted: July 30, 2018
  • Categories: Discovery Point, Seasonal Highlights

The restoration area and grounds are abuzz with color and pollinators right now. Stop over and enjoy the beauty of summer! Below are some of […]

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Discovery Point Restoration Update

  • Posted: July 5, 2018
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

Discovery Point Habitat Restoration Update Volunteers recently planted 1,000 native flowers in the Phase 1 restoration area at Discovery Point, Nine Mile Creek’s office and […]

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Discovery Point Habitat Restoration continues

  • Posted: November 30, 2017
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point

In the last week of November 2017, crews from Minnesota Native Landscapes cleared invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle from the southwestern quarter of Discovery Point grounds.  […]

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Turtlehead blooming

  • Posted: August 24, 2017
  • Categories: Discovery Point, Seasonal Highlights

Just because summer break is over, doesn’t mean that the flowers have stopped blooming! Along with the familiar fall flowers like goldenrods and asters, come […]

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Deer Exclosure at Discovery Point

  • Posted: April 28, 2017
  • Categories: Discovery Point, District News

Keeping hungry animals at bay Minnesota Native Landscapes installed a small deer exclosure in the restoration area at Discovery Point in late April. The 8 foot […]

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Attend a Summer Event

  • Posted: March 23, 2017
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, Events

Spend some time outside this summer–attend one of our free Summer Education Series programs! This year, there are even more fun places for you to discover. […]

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Discovery Point Restoration Work Begins

  • Posted: February 10, 2017
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

Buckthorn Removed from Discovery Point A section of land at Discovery Point looks dramatically different after the understory was removed on February 7th. It may […]

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Putting Down Roots Exhibit has Moved

  • Posted: December 17, 2016
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point

Thank you to all of you who helped create “Putting Down Roots”! It was a fantastic community created exhibit that showed how long-rooted native plants […]

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Buckthorn Bust kicks off Discovery Point Restoration

  • Posted: October 31, 2016
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

Discovery Point Buckthorn Bust What happened to the forest? On Saturday, October 29th, over 20 volunteers from Barr Engineering Company came to Discovery Point to remove […]

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Jul 11
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Creative Waters at the Richfield Farmer’s Market

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Bryant Lake Public Meeting (Virtual)

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Minnetoga Lake Public Meeting

Jul 15
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Aug 10
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SEASONAL TIP: Pick up dog poop and throw it in the trash. Some may think it's natural, but the bacteria inside can hurt our creeks and lakes.

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Enjoy the beautiful weather today—maybe by exploring one of Minnesota's amazing natural spaces. Have fun and  remember to stay safe on the water! 

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Enjoy the beautiful weather today—maybe by exploring one of Minnesota`s amazing natural spaces. Have fun and remember to stay safe on the water!

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What you do makes a difference. Help prevent the spread! 

Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/ais/

What you do makes a difference. Help prevent the spread!

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Met us at the market! 

We will be at the Richfield Farmer's Market (Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield)  on July 11th from 7a-12p

This year we are excited to partner with artist and botanist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water Workshop! 

Learn more about our new Creative Waters initiative and 
this event and others at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/creative-waters/

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Met us at the market!

We will be at the Richfield Farmer`s Market (Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield) on July 11th from 7a-12p

This year we are excited to partner with artist and botanist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water Workshop!

Learn more about our new Creative Waters initiative and
this event and others at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/creative-waters/

@sarahjnassif @cityofrichfield City of Richfield, Minnesota - Local Government
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Check out the first of two videos on permeable pavers! Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see the latest videos from NMCWD!

https://youtu.be/nqoq4c5y380?si=rHTHNB7q9dPkJ_MD

Check out the first of two videos on permeable pavers! Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see the latest videos from NMCWD!

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Happy fun photo Friday! 

Who can identify these two pollinators, are they the same? 

Photo credit: Lizzy Boor

Happy fun photo Friday!

Who can identify these two pollinators, are they the same?

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Jun 24

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Don't forget our photo contest is live! Submit your photos from within the watershed by September 28th to be considered for inclusion in next year's photo calendar. Rules and submission forms on our website.

Don`t forget our photo contest is live! Submit your photos from within the watershed by September 28th to be considered for inclusion in next year`s photo calendar. Rules and submission forms on our website. ...

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Are you curious about the nutrients in your soils? Go through Nine Mile Creek's soil testing program and get your soil tested for free. For more information and instructions: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/learn/soil-testing/

Are you curious about the nutrients in your soils? Go through Nine Mile Creek`s soil testing program and get your soil tested for free. For more information and instructions: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/learn/soil-testing/ ...

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Happy Summer Solstice! 

Nine Mile staff found a turtle laying eggs this past week.

Happy Summer Solstice!

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