HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 03-05 Bulletin Board MAPLEWOOD REVIEW Maplewoo at r munity Center, 2100 White beer. Register online at to make a difference in their by cl
Cen� i 1014 Bear Ave. Power your cabin https://apm.activecommu- local ecosystems.This is a free For f
or fish house with an off-grid nities.com/maplewoodmn/ event, but must register by online
Maplewood Nature Center solar system. Learn how to Home March 18 center
& Neighborhood Preserves, site and size a small PV sys- • How to prune trees and • New volunteer orientation
2659 E. Seventh St., Maple- tern to provide lighting, venti- shrubs — Saturday, March 15, — Saturday, March 22, from
wood, offers the follow- lation and other modest loads This is a free event from lto 3 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and again
ing public nature programs. in places where utility power p.m. Learn how and when to on Tuesday, April 15, from 1
All programs are held at the is not an option. Includes properly prune young trees. to 2:30 p.m. It's Fun to vol-
Maplewood Nature Center an overview of the benefits We will also discuss issues of unteer at the Nature Center
unless otherwise noted. of off-grid vs. on-grid systems overgrown trees, pruning fruit and Neighborhood Preserves!
• Live Animals — Saturday, and the new Made in Minne- trees, evergreens, and shrubs. Find out about all the cool
March 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. sota Solar Incentive Program. Pruning demo included. opportunities, and learn what
This program is free for fami- Tour the Tiny Energy House • Introduction to the inva- it takes to volunteer as a trail
lies with children age 3 to 10 to learn about its 4 solar sive plant patrol — Thursday, guide,program aide, reception-
years. Try on a turtle shell energy systems. March 20, from 7to 8:30 p.m. ist and more.
or `snake skin' and watch Todd Fink is the instruc- Help stop new invasive plants Applicants must pass a
the salamander slurp up an tor in Century College's Solar in their tracks. Early detection background check. Call (651)
earthworm treat. Learn how and Renewable Program and of these plants will prevent 249-2173 for more informa-
they live and what you can owner of 45 North Solar. more uncontrollable takeovers tion.
do to ensure their survival in He is an NABCEP-certified (such as buckthorn). Learn To register for Nature Cen-
the wild. Optional self-guided installer; MREA-certified for about new plants causing ter programs send in a check
hike afterward. Seating is lim- solar heating and photovoI- problems, and how to report to Maplewood Nature Center,
ited, please call to register. taic site assessment. them via a national invasive 2659 E. Seventh St., Maple
• Go Solar At Your Cabin, The cost is $10/person species database. 'Ideal for wood, MN 55119, by the date
Shed or Fish House — Thurs- which includes appetizers. Master Naturalists & Garden- indicated in the description,
day, April 3rd, from 6 to 8 ($15 if register after March ers, native plant enthusiasts, or register on-line at www.
p.m. at the Maplewood Com- 22nd). A Cash Bar will offer older teens and adults wanting maplewoodnaturecenter.com