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A Litter Bit Better! 2011 Final Results

A Litter Bit Better! 2011 Final Results

The final results are in! Over 200 pounds of recyclables, 800 pounds of tires, 250 pounds of appliances, 200 pounds of metal, and 19,562 pounds of litter totaling nearly 10.5 tons (or 20,962 pounds) of waste were collected by A Litter Bit Better! volunteers during this year’s event. Over 3,334 volunteers in 242 groups registered for this year’s event. Neighborhoods were beautified, citizens gave back to their community, and all of that waste was prevented from polluting our land and…

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Spring 2011 Citizen Forester Training

Spring 2011 Citizen Forester Training

On Saturday, April 9, 2011, over 55 people dedicated their Saturday on all about how to be a Citizen Forester. The RNeighborWoods team educated enthusiastic participants about tree planting basics, care, basic arboriculture and urban forest advocacy. A portion of the class was spent interacting with the out-of-doors and hand-on-learning. The morning even held a tree climbing demonstration! The RNeighborWoods group also added a new addition to their Citizen Forester education, one for young tree lovers. There were 15 students…

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MN Tree Climbing Championships 2011

MN Tree Climbing Championships 2011

Photo: Women’s Masters’ Challenge : Kiah Martin by Davey Tree Saturday May 21 & 22 West Silver Lake Park 8 am to Finish 702 West Silver Lake Dr Free Admission Winners will be eligible to compete at the ISA Tree Climbing Championship in Sydney, Australia on July 23-24. Mission Statement of the Tree Climbing Championship To promote proper and innovative arboricultural climbing techniques and equipment through friendly competition and fun educational activities. Family Friendly Event Kids tree climbing Men’s and…

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RAW Summer Workshop – Friday, May 20

RAW Summer Workshop – Friday, May 20

Tree Dissection Clinic Hands-on Practical Application Featuring Dr. John Ball and Gary Johnson Friday, May 20 7:30 am-1:30 pm West Silver Lake Park 702 West Silver Lake Drive NE Rochester, MN 55906 Flyer Registration Schedule 7 am Registration begins. Coffee, Juice and Pastries 7:30 am Tree dissection hands-on stations begin. Bring your work clothes because we will be getting dirty. Five ISA CEU’s available. 12:30 pm Lunch with Vendors, door prize drawings and more. 1:30 pm Set up for Minnesota…

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Art on the Ave

Art on the Ave

Art: Everybody’s Favorite Neighbor Date: Saturday, May 21 Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Where: 9th Ave SE Slatterly Park (one block west of park) Activities: Artisans, Crafts, Music, Food, Perennial Plant Sale More info visit: www.slatterlypark.org

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1st Annual Graham Park Legacy Festival

1st Annual Graham Park Legacy Festival

On behalf of the Friends of Graham Park Board of Directors, we would like to personally invite you to our first annual Graham Park Legacy Festival which will be held on May 21st, 2011 from 1:00-7:00pm.  This event occurs after more than two years of responding to the hopes and desires of the public, stakeholders, and elected officials to transform an overlooked opportunity into a unique community amenity. This free festival will offer fun for the entire family in the…

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Seeking Volunteers to Help Plant a Raingarden at Quarry Hill Nature Center!

Seeking Volunteers to Help Plant a Raingarden at Quarry Hill Nature Center!

When: Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 9 am to noon (the rainy day back-up date is May 21st) Where: Meet on the west side of the Nature Center (701 Silver Creek Road N.E.) Please bring gardening tools along if you have them (shovel, trowel, gloves) What’s a Raingarden and Why Plant One Here? Raingardens are strategically placed to capture and treat storm water runoff.  They are planted with long-rooted, water-loving plants that absorb water and pollutants, increase infiltration, and stabilize…

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Friedell Middle School’s GreenSneakers EcoChallenge

Friedell Middle School’s GreenSneakers EcoChallenge

This year in recognition of Earth Day, 2011, Friedell Middle School is taking the GreenSneakers EcoChallenge for Education.  Friedell Middle School has the opportunity to win $20,000 for collecting as many new or gently used tennis shoes that we can. Their school will receive 50 cents per pound for all the shoes collected, and will use the money received to fund our Garden Club’s efforts to beautify our school grounds, educate our students, and provide habitats for butterflies and other…

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Search for a New Superintendent of Rochester Public Schools

Search for a New Superintendent of Rochester Public Schools

Rochester Public Schools invites all community members to participate in an Open Forum for the search for a new Superintendent. Dates and times: o Tuesday, May 10, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. o Wednesday, May 11, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. o Thursday, May 12, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (depending on the number of candidates, this session may not be held)

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