North St Louis Soil & Water Conservation District

06/08/2026

We're glad to have these invasive species removed and will look forward to native planting species in the fall!

05/25/2026

Our office is closed on Monday, May 25th.

Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 26th.

05/21/2026

At Blue Thumb, we love sharing tools that make native planting more approachable and successful. 🌼✅ That’s why we’re excited to highlight our partner and sponsor Prairie Restorations, Inc. and their new online tool: PRESTO. ⚡

PRESTO helps take the guesswork out of choosing native plants. By combining site conditions with historical ecological data, the tool generates a tailored list of plants that are likely to thrive in your space, whether you’re starting your very first pollinator garden or planning a larger restoration project. 🌿🌻

Our latest blog post breaks down how PRESTO works and what inspired its creation. Read on at https://bluethumb.org/meet-presto-prairie-restorations-new-plant-finder-tool/

Thank you for being a Blue Thumb sponsor, Prairie Restorations! 💚

05/19/2026

05/12/2026

Spring is in the air! As well as on the forest floor. 🌸🌼

These spring ephemerals were spotted yesterday in Cook by our district forester- Rachel.

Spring ephemerals are perennial wildflowers and the earliest to bloom in the spring, but they only last a few weeks before they die back.

The Purple flowers are round-lobed hepatica
The White flower is wood anemone
The Yellow flower is American fly honeysuckle- this one is not a true spring ephemeral because it will grow and bloom throughout summer.

Catching a glimpse of these brief blooms is so exciting! Have you seen any spring ephemerals this year??

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📸 Pictures are from our District Forester, Rachel Poppe

05/12/2026

Check out these two articles in the Timberjay Newspaper and the Ely Echo about a presentation that three of our staff did for Tuesday Group in April!

Corey, Jake, and Rachel presented about the Rainy Headwaters-Vermilion Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and how we can support landowners with conservation projects on their properties. 🛶🌲

More information on the Rainy Headwaters-Vermilion Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan is available on our website: https://www.nslswcd.org/rrhwvr/

If you have questions or are interested in these projects, contact us:
Corey Denning- Resource Conservationist: 218-288-6143.
Jake Bendel- Watershed Conservationist: 218-780-0086
Rachel Poppe- District Forester: 218-749-2000

Article links:

https://www.timberjay.com/stories/water-conservation-district-touts-programs,28313

https://www.elyecho.com/article/4470,how-to-get-reimbursed-to-restore-your-lakefront-manage-your-woodlands

The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into the news and happenings of northern Minnesota, alongside the Canadian border. www.elyecho.com

05/11/2026

Our Native Tree & Plant Sale ended last week and we got to meet so many of you at pick up on Thursday and Friday! It was great to meet you all and hear about the plans you have for your properties.

Thank you to everyone who ordered trees, shrubs, native plant kits, and seeds!! 🌿🌼

05/07/2026

🌲🌿🌼 Your trees, shrubs, native plants, and seeds are ready to be picked up today and tomorrow!

📦Pick-up information:
Thursday, May 7 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday, May 8 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Order Pick up Location:
DNR Loading Dock, 7979 MN Hwy 37, Eveleth, MN
Please don’t call the DNR’s office - call 218-749-2000 for questions

You can still order trees at pick-up, but you must pay with exact cash or check only.

See you later!

05/04/2026

You can still order trees & shrubs through Wednesday!🌲🌳

Order online or by phone:
Visit www.nslswcd.org or call 218-749-2000

You can also order trees at pick-up, but you must pay with exact cash or check only.

📦Pick-up days
Thursday, May 8 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday, May 9 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Order Pick up Location:
DNR Loading Dock, 7979 MN Hwy 37, Eveleth, MN
Please don’t call the DNR’s office - call 218-749-2000 for questions