(Update 10/29/2013) If you missed the October 28th Homeowner Septic Class – you can still register for the February 25, 2014 class. A septic system is professionally designed to treat sewage for a specific home, business, or group of properties. Proper treatment of sewage returns (recycles) water back to groundwater with reduced risk to human […]
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Homeowner Septic System Class, February 25, 2014
October 1st, 2013 
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Become a Minnesota Master Naturalist
August 18th, 2013 knowtheflow There are a number of opportunities in our area to learn about the wonders of our natural resources by becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist. Who can become a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer? Any adult who is curious and enjoys learning about the natural world, shares that knowledge with others, and supports conservation. If you enjoy […]
Free workshops available for commercial turfgrass maintenance
July 11th, 2013 knowtheflow The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization is sponsoring a Turfgrass Maintenance with Reduced Environmental Impacts workshop (FREE) for contractors or employees maintaining private or public grounds, landscapers and property managers. Attend either workshop on July 17th or August 1st for commercial and landscape servicing professionals. Training Description: This six hour training offers information about best practices for managing turfgrass (mowing, seeding, […]
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Small Quantity Generator – Hazardous Waste Workshop (Aug. 7, 2013)
July 8th, 2013 knowtheflow Announcing Hazardous Waste Training for Small Quantity Generators (Aug. 7, 2013). Are you responsible for managing hazardous waste at your facility? This workshop will introduce Small Quantity hazardous waste generators to the management and compliance standards required by Minnesota rules. The workshop it designed for newcomers and those who need a refresher. It covers determination of whether […]
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Summer Programs for Home Schoolers
April 14th, 2013 knowtheflow Wargo Nature Center (7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55038) offers monthly home school classes for a variety of ages. Professional naturalists provide quality environmental, recreational and natural history programs that emphasize hands-on, experiential learning. Programs take place on the third Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, or in the afternoon from 2:00 […]
March hazardous waste workshop was a learning experience
March 19th, 2013 knowtheflow Representatives from businesses licensed as very small quantity hazardous waste generators attended the March 19th Hazardous Waste workshop held by Anoka County Environmental Services. “I’m impressed with our generators that aren’t required to attend this workshop, but still do to make sure that they are handling their waste properly” said Laura Schmidt, Hazardous Waste Specialist. […]
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Water you waiting for? (professions in the water industry)
July 5th, 2012 knowtheflow A recent survey (10 jobs Americans can’t live without) found that water/waterwater operators finished behind only registered nurses in the necessity of their jobs to society. “Water You Waiting For?” is a 12-minute video describing the water profession for high school and/or vocational technical school students in four segments: the value of water job responsibilities career […]
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May 29th, 2012 knowtheflow If you enjoy hiking, bird watching, following tracks, or identifying wildflowers, you’ll love being a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer. Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteers are a motivated group of fun and interesting people: retired professionals, nature guides, hunters, eco-tour operators, farmers, and Anoka County residents! This training is part of a Field Biology course of the […]
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