The Whenever Watersports kiosk at Phalen Regional Park in St. Paul has opened for the 2024 season, offering kayak and paddleboard rentals by the lake.

Apple Valley is enforcing laws against overgrown lawns over 8 inches in compliance with Minnesota Noxious Weed Law, targeting noncompliant homeowners to control or eradicate listed weeds.

The Soil and Sunshine Garden Club of Blaine fosters horticultural knowledge and camaraderie, with meetings and an annual plant sale that funds a university scholarship.

Bloomington plans prescribed burns to revitalize local ecosystems, with safety measures in place and only under favorable conditions. Residents near burn sites will be notified.

Prescribed burns are being conducted by the Plymouth Parks & Forestry team in selected prairie areas to promote native plant growth and ecological health.

The University of Minnesota's MW CASC is focusing on climate change adaptation, preparing leaders for ecological challenges, and developing interdisciplinary strategies for sustainability.

Plymouth, MN, launches a new Parks & Rec app to streamline park activities, events, and community engagements, allowing residents to easily engage in recreational opportunities.

Plymouth begins its prescribed burns program to rejuvenate local ecosystems, with potential smoke near homes and businesses. Locations include parks and community centers.

Brooklyn Park is bustling with events including a Carole King musical, the Spring Fling Dinner & Dance, sewing classes, a physical activity challenge, kids' summer camps, a Job Fair, a Cops and Teens basketball game, and an Adaptive Rec program.

Washington County announces a Spring Market at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park on April 13th, featuring handcrafted goods, food trucks, and family activities.

Chanhassen, Minnesota, is promoting native landscaping among residents through social media guidance to encourage eco-friendly gardening and support local ecosystems.

Minneapolis' 30th annual Earth Day Clean-Up event will take place city-wide on April 20, offering volunteers the chance to clean local parks without needing to sign up beforehand.

The city of Bloomington has announced the bloom of the American Pasqueflower, signaling the start of spring. These flowers provide important habitat for local fauna and can be observed throughout the city, enhancing both aesthetics and ecology.