Workshops & Resources

This list includes upcoming in-person and virtual workshops, as well as resources you can explore at your convenience for deeper learning.

Upcoming In-Person Workshops & Presentations

Click to see details and register. Advance registration is required for all events.

• Managing Buckthorn workshop - Tuesday, Mar. 10
• Garlic Mustard workshop -Thursday, May 7

Learning Modules & Videos

Buckthorn control:

• Winning the Battle Against Buckthorn learning module
• Buckthorn workshop video

Garlic mustard control:

• Controlling Garlic Mustard learning module
• Garlic mustard workshop video

Designing and installing native plants:

• How to: Native Plantings video (from Nine Mile Creek Watershed District)

Rain gardens and shoreline buffers:

• Raingardens and Shoreline Buffers workshop video
• Raingarden Maintenance video

Tree care and maintenance:

• How to Plant a Containerized Tree video

Online Resources

Map your project area:

• Hennepin County natural resources interactive map - Click the wrench icon, then Tools to draw an outline of your plot, measure its area, and more

Choose plants for your design:

• Blue Thumb plant finder
• MN DNR native plant encyclopedia

Purchase plants or hire a landscaping contractor:

• Minnetonka's online native plant and seed sale (opens on April 1)
• Wild Ones list of nurseries and landscaping contractors (email city staff contact for a copy - cpetersen@minnetonkamn.gov)

Another option... Volunteer with us!

Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills you can apply at home, while helping the community and meeting new people. Volunteer events typically take place between April and November. Visit our website for upcoming dates, locations and registration.