Signs of Spring
New spring plants at Discovery Point Spring is in full swing at Discovery Point, and staff have discovered many new plants poking up through last […]
Transform your yard into a Monarch Oasis
Bonnie Juran learned about the critical loss of monarch habitat soon after becoming a master gardener. Armed with new knowledge about the trees, shrubs, and […]
Bloomington Public Schools using Anti-Icing Strategies
Making sure kids are safe at school has always been a top priority for Craig Nordstrom. A Bloomington resident since 1975, Craig joined the facilities […]
Winter wonderland
Did you know you can go sledding at Discovery Point? All this new snow has made for great sledding conditions on the hill off Gerard […]
New signs at Hopkins’ Valley Park
Nine Mile Creek Interpretive Signs Staff recently installed updated signs at the kiosk in Valley Park in Hopkins. These signs describe the work that the […]
Is your plow service smart salt certified?
Smart Salt Certification Contractors who manage snow and ice can learn practices to use salt effectively, while maintaining safe surfaces in the winter at free […]
Little Seed Library
Do you have native flowers in your garden with lots of seeds? Or, would you like more native Minnesota flowers in your garden? Come check […]
What’s blooming at Discovery Point?
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 […]
Planting for clean water
On a hot day at the end of May, the kindergartners at Creek Valley Elementary gathered to plant native flowers for clean water. Watershed District […]
Unveiling the new Watershed Sandbox!
Dig a lake! Build a dam! Move a mountain! The new Watershed Sandbox is an interactive display that teaches about watersheds and topography. People can […]