Minnehaha Conservation District

06/05/2026

TREE SELLOUT HAPPENING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 FROM 1PM-5PM

Please look below for numbers of our remaining inventory, to be sold at the Tree Sellout.

06/02/2026

MCD is looking for more people to help on our fabric crew over the next few weeks. Message us for more info if interested.

05/12/2026

An excellent opportunity to learn about grazing is coming up. Look below for details.

Registration is open! Come for the Grazing Workshop; stay for the bird tour if time allows.

✅ Free for members
✅ Meals included
✅ Great opportunity for learning and socializing

👉 Register at https://sdgrass.org/one-day-grazing-workshop/

05/12/2026

Fun opportunities at the Outdoor Campus are available this summer. Check them out below!

June community program registration is officially OPEN! 🎯🌿

Ready to try something new this summer? Join us for hands-on classes like Archery Basics, Intro to Deer Hunting, Fly Tying, Falconry 101, Bow Fishing, and more. Whether you're brand new or looking to build your skills, there’s something for every age and experience level.

Best part? Every class is completely FREE.

Online Reigistration Site: https://tinyurl.com/TOCjune2026

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! To help everyone celebrate, there is a variety of activities and events going on over the next few days. Here is a list of some of the fun happening around the area and we hope to see you out enjoying the festivities.

Wednesday, April 22
• Earth Day Farmer’s Market at Pomegranate Market from 4:00PM-7:00PM

Friday, April 24
• Branch Out! Earth and Arbor Day Festival at Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum from 5:00PM-7:00PM

Saturday, April 25
• Big Sioux River Clean-ups at various locations from 10:00AM-12:00PM

• Good Earth Day at Good Earth State Park from 10:00AM-12:00PM

• Party for the Planet at Sertoma Park from 10:00AM-2:00PM

04/01/2026

Although the weather today is frightful, here is hoping that Saturday, April 25th will be delightful so you all can join a river clean-up in your area.

03/20/2026

With it being a beautiful first day of Spring, we thought we would celebrate by starting back up our Friday Fun. Hope everyone is able to enjoy the warm weather this weekend and see all the signs of spring popping up.

03/03/2026

!!Tree orders due this Friday, March 6!!

To access a PDF of our order form, please go to our website: https://www.minnehahacd.org/order-trees-native-plants

02/25/2026

Looking for an internship in conservation? Friends of the Big Sioux River is hiring. Applications are due on Friday, March 20th.
Go to their website for more information: www.friendsbigsiouxriver.org/internships

☀️ Join our team this summer! ☀️

🎉 Our internship applications are officially open! This year, for the first time, we are excited to offer two internship positions, thanks in part to a donation from MarketBeat.com. Not sure which internship to apply for? Read on to learn more about the two different positions.

🌱 The Education and Outreach Intern will gain experience in educating children about the Big Sioux River, running a booth at events, and engaging audiences via social media.

💧 The Stewardship Intern will focus on water testing, leading river clean-up events, and assisting with conservation easement monitoring.

➡️ Read the full job descriptions and apply at fbsr.org/internships!

01/02/2026

DEADLINE EXTENSION FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 PRESIDENT'S ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS (PEYA) AND PRESIDENTIAL INNOVATION AWARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS (PIAEE)

NOW DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

The EPA is focused on Powering the Great American Comeback and wants to recognize students and educators across the country who demonstrate outstanding environmental stewardship. As America celebrates 250 years of independence, EPA wants to celebrate students and teachers who are making a positive impact to promote environmental awareness to forge American greatness for the next 250 years. To do this, EPA has extended the deadline to give applicants the opportunity to utilize their winter breaks to complete and submit their applications.

The 1990 National Environmental Education Act established PEYA, which recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship projects from students in Grades K-12 that protect our nation’s natural resources. The act also established PIAEE, which recognizes outstanding Grade K-12 educators who use environmental education as a learning tool to excite students and communities about protecting human health and the environment.

Projects should align with only one or more of the focus areas listed below:
· Agricultural practices
· Artificial Intelligence
· Food waste
· Recycling
· School gardens or green space (e.g., playground, park or other community space)
· Use science, data analysis or other creative approaches
· Water infrastructure
· Water quality and/or litter within waterways