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Gypsy Moth Traps at Work

August 9, 2011

Approximately 16,000 gypsy moth traps are at work in Minnesota, covering the eastern third of the state. The traps could be tan or orange in color. Traps are essential to the ongoing success of the gypsy moth monitoring program and are used to determine where moth populations are growing and moving. If you are working on a tree that has been trapped, even if the trap is destroyed, please let us know so we can quickly replace it. We have…

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Quarry Hill Nature Center’s Annual Fall Festival

Quarry Hill Nature Center’s Annual Fall Festival 22nd Annual Fall Festival: September 17 & 18, 2011 11 am-5 pm Enjoy all Quarry Hill Nature Center and park has to offer at this annual festival featuring rock climbing, canoeing, cave tours, games, food, live music and more. Admission is free; $1.00 activitiy tickets are available all weekend. Activities/food for all ages range from 1-4 tickets. Bike to the festival and receive a free activity ticket. Held rain or shine, indoor and…

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A Moving Planet Event

August 5, 2011

Sept 24, 12:30-3:00 Rochester’s first demands for energy and climate action into motion—calling for America to go beyond fossil fuels. Join us as we learn how fossil fuel dependency and climate change is affecting us now and what we can do about it. Be a part of this worldwide day to put our demands for energy and climate action into motion—calling for America to go beyond fossil fuels. Join us as we learn how fossil fuel dependency and climate change…

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Downtown Development – Your Vision of Rochester in 25 Years

August 2, 2011

Wednesday, Sept 28, 2011 7 PM—8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Heintz Center Commons University Center Rochester, 1926 College View Rd SE Join Citizens League Rochester and RNeighbors for a Common Grounds event featuring different visions for downtown development in Rochester. As a citizen of Rochester, we want you to be part of the planning for this important process that will guide the growth of our city for many years to come. The Rochester Downtown Alliance, the City of…

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CAPS Meeting Minutes

June 2, 2011

Citizen Advisors for Public Safety (CAPS) is made up of volunteer representatives from each ward in Rochester, as well as representatives from local organizations and businesses. Several members of the Rochester Police Department Community Action Team (CAT) also attend meetings. Meetings Open to the public and take place on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm, in room 104 of the Government Center, 201 4th Street SE. Meeting Minutes 2013 January February 2012 January February March April May June July…

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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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LBB Business Partners

March 20, 2011

Litter Bit Better Business Partners recognize the need for and desirability of a clean and livable Rochester. For additional information about the requiriements to be a Partner check the website. Arnold’s Supply & Kleenit Co. Apollo Dental Center Boldt Construction City Auto Glass Canadian Honker Civic League Day Nursery G&L Insurance Gamehaven Counci Good Food Store Co-op HyVee (all 3 Rochester locations) Keller Williams Realty The Mayo Clinic Mister Carwash North Panera North Panera South Post Bulletin Co., LLC. Pro…

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Litter Facts

February 27, 2011

Litter is waste that is out of place. It may be either man-made or natural materials. If outside a proper receptacle, items such as paper, plastic, glass, metal, building materials, discarded food, cigarette and cigar butts and rubber scraps are litter. Litter provides a breeding place for rodents, insects and disease. One cubic foot of garbage is capable of generating 75,000 flies. Trash thrown from motor vehicles can temporarily blind drivers, and may increase the number of crashes. Debris that…

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OLMSTED COUNTY SHIP: Stories from the Community

January 18, 2011

SHIP Implementation began in July 2009. In just over 1.5 years, Olmsted County partners have rallied around the vision of SHIP and have identified and implemented strategies to make Olmsted Count a healthier place to live, work, learn, play and recieve health care. Here are some of their stories… Growing Together… Five new community gardens were established in Olmsted County during 2010. Building Communities to Support Active Living… In August, SHIP contracted with experts from Blue Cross and Blue Shield…

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Environmental Assistance Grant

January 11, 2011

This summer, Olmsted County received an Environmental Assistance Grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to work with the Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) and other K-12 schools in the Rochester area to establish and enhance their waste reduction and recycling programs. This grant is part of a larger commitment in Minnesota to significantly reduce our generation of waste, increase our recycling rates, and in turn, save on energy and greenhouse gas emissions. RCTC is working on improving…

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