Partners
Blue Thumb partners are a group of professionals from local governmental units (watershed and conservation districts, cities, counties); non-profit and community organizations; and nursery and landscape professionals.Find Partners to Help You
If you are interested in becoming a Blue Thumb partner, view our partner agreement.
biota - A Landscape Design + Build Firm
Studio 102 Minneapolis MN 55418 Phone: 612-781-4000 Fax: 612-781-4001 contactus@biotalandscapes.com http://www.biotalandscapes.com/ Recognized by the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association for attention to detail and overall quality of installation, biota | A Landscape Design + Build Firm offers innovative design, build + maintenance services to residential clients with the highest standards. biota continues to promote ecologically sensitive practices to its clients and through community involvement. |
Blugardens12975 32nd St.P.O. Box 637 Watertown MN 55388 |
Cal's Market & Garden Center6403 Egan DriveSavage MN 55378 Phone: 612-369-0067 Fax: 952-447-5220 calsgardencenter@gmail.com http://www.calsmarketandgardencenter.com/ Family owned garden center in Savage, Minn. Growers for 100+ years. Large selection of premium annuals, geraniums, unique containers, perennials, trees and shrubs. |
Cannon River Watershed Partnership
Northfield MN 55057 Phone: 507-786-8400 Fax: 507-786-8039 staff@crwp.net http://www.crwp.net/ Cannon River Watershed Partnership (CRWP) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit business, the mission of which is to protect and improve the surface and ground water and natural systems of the Cannon River watershed. The nearly million-acre watershed includes the cities of Owatonna, Waseca, Faribault, Northfield, Cannon Falls, and Red Wing ; 80% of it is agricultural land. With over 500 members, CRWP’s board includes citizen members, SWCD representatives, and county commissioners from each of the six counties of the watershed. Our programs include agricultural and urban runoff management, water quality monitoring, and wastewater treatment in small, unincorporated communities. For more information, please see www.crwp.net. |
Capitol Region Watershed District
St. Paul MN 55108 Phone: 651-644-8888 elizabeth@capitolregionwd.org http://www.capitolregionwd.org/ Established in 1998, the Capitol Region Watershed District covers 40 square miles and includes portions of the cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville and St. Paul. Located within Ramsey County, it has a population of 245,000 people. The Mississippi River is the district’s predominant water resource and the water resource to which the watershed district drains. Como Lake, Crosby Lake, Loeb Lake and McCarrons Lake are also located in the District. |
Carver County Water Management Organization
Chaska MN 55318 Phone: 952-361-1026 Fax: 952-361-1828 mseveland@co.carver.mn.us http://www.co.carver.mn.us/water Water resources management is the responsibility of the Carver County Water Management Organization (CCWMO). The CCWMO's tasks include planning, funding regulating, monitoring, and implementation the Water Management Plan, in the following watersheds: Beven's Creek, Carver Creek, East and West Chaska Creek, Pioneer Sarah and the Crow River. Are you in the watershed? The Carver County’s Water Organizations is guided by it's Water Management Plan that is dedicated to protecting, preserving and managing the county’s surface and groundwater systems in the midst of rapid growth and intensive agricultural activity. Through this plan, programs and projects are developed an executed to improve water quality and increase awareness about water resources, conservation, and best management practices. |
Cedar Hill Natives
Stillwater MN 55082 Phone: 651-252-7598 connie@cedarhillnatives.com http://www.cedarhillnatives.com/ At Cedar Hill Natives, we are dedicated to providing products and services that help our customers create a more sustainable landscape. We offer a variety of wildflowers and grasses native to Minnesota, oak and plastic rain barrels, oak rain barrel kits, and more. We also offer stormwater engineering services and Build Your Own Rain Barrel workshops for organizations interested in hosting a rain barrel event. |
Chippewa River Watershed Project
Montevideo MN 56265 Phone: 320-269-2139 Fax: 320-269-8593 http://www.chippewariver.com/ The Chippewa River Watershed Project is a cooperative partnership and citizen based approach for improving water quality and watershed health in the Chippewa River and its tributaries in western Minnesota. The 1.3 million acre watershed covers parts of 8 counties and has a stream network of over 2,000 miles. While the landuse is primarily agriculture there are several major lakes such as Minnewaska, Emily, Norway, Florida, Games, Chippewa and Reno. The CRWP has an extensive monitoring network and strives to help landowners implement best management practices for reducing pollutants in our waters. |
City of Apple Valley
Apple Valley MN 55124 Phone: 952-953-2462 Fax: 952-953-2407 jbyron@ci.apple-valley.mn.us http://www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us/ The City of Apple Valley is pledged to promote and enhance the health, safety and general well-being of its citizens and all who visit the City. |
City of Blaine
Blaine MN 55449 Phone: 763-785-6188 Fax: 763-785-6139 jhafner@ci.blaine.mn.us http://www.ci.blaine.mn.us/ A rapidly growing city, Blaine is committed to restoring and preserving the unique features of the Anoka Sandplain. Public education and involvement is a key component to achieving this goal. |
City of Elko New Market12224 Nicollet Ave.Burnsville MN 55337 Phone: 612-221-6710 dougca@bolton-menk.com http://www.ci.enm.mn.us/ Minnesota city located in southern Scott County |
City of Lino Lakes
Lino Lakes MN 55014 Phone: 651-982-2435 Fax: 651-982-2499 marty.asleson@ci.lino-lakes.mn.us http://ci.lino-lakes.mn.us/ |
City of Minneapolis - Public Works
Room 300 Minneapolis MN 55401-2268 Phone: 612-673-2522 Fax: 612-673-2048 lane.christianson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/stormwater The City of Minneapolis is dedicated to increasing awareness of water quality and protecting, preserving and effectively managing the City’s surface water & sewers. We are committed to accomplishing this by: 1) providing stormwater management education about City programs and operations that improve surface water quality, and 2) encouraging community involvement and participation in stormwater issues and watershed stewardship. These strategies will ensure best management practices are in place to educate the public on these important environmental issues. |
City of Minnetonka
Minnetonka MN 55345 Phone: 952-988-8422 Fax: 952-988-8406 aschwartz@eminnetonka.com http://www.eminnetonka.com/ Minnetonka…Where quality comes naturally. Minnetonka is a community where people come together to live, work, and play in a natural environment of wetlands, lakes, creeks, woodlands, and open space. The city, as well as its residents, is committed to protecting its rich natural heritage. Minnetonka recognizes the delicate balance between the need for urban services and the importance of protecting and managing our natural surroundings. |
City of Plymouth
Plymouth MN 55447 Phone: 763-509-5081 Fax: 763-509-5060 mvigoren@ci.plymouth.mn.us http://www.ci.plymouth.mn.us/ As one of the first cities to establish a no-phosphorus lawn fertilizer requirement, the City of Plymouth continues to protect water quality through planning, projects, education and citizen involvement. |
City of Rochester
Rochester MN 55904 Phone: 507-328-2440 Fax: 507-328-2401 mduffey@rochestermn.gov http://www.rochesterstormwater.com/r_r_r.asp The mission of the City of Rochester is to provide a safe, attractive environment through the responsive, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of municipal services. The City will strive to enhance community pride by improving the physical, environmental, economic, cultural and social quality of the community. The Public Works Department manages a cost-share grant program for residential raingardens in addition to promoting native plantings as a means of managing storm water. |
City of Shoreview
Shoreview MN 55126 Phone: 651-490-4652 Fax: 651-490-4696 twesolowski@ci.shoreview.mn.us http://www.ci.shoreview.mn.us/ |
Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District
Farmington MN 55024 Phone: 651-480-7777 mike.isensee@co.dakota.mn.us http://www.dakotacountyswcd.org/ Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District provides high quality assistance to the citizens of Dakota County for the protection of land and water resources. |
Earth Wizards, Inc.
Minneapolis MN 55432 Phone: 763-784-3833 Fax: 763-784-9642 lilas@earthwizards.com http://www.earthwizards.com/ Earth Wizards comprises a diverse team of designers and installers of stormwater and erosion control practices. Smart: pavements, landscapes, shorelines and design/planning. |
East Metro Water Resource Education Program
Stillwater MN 55082 Phone: 651-275-1136 Fax: 651-275-1254 angie.hong@mnwcd.org http://www.mnwcd.org/cleanwater The East Metro Water Resource Education Program works to improve the quality of surface and groundwater resources through education and outreach about non-point source water pollution. Members of the East Metro Water Resource Education Program include Brown’s Creek, Carnelian Marine - St. Croix, Comfort Lake – Forest Lake, Middle St. Croix, Ramsey Washington-Metro, Rice Creek, South Washington and Valley Branch Watersheds, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, West Lakeland and Willernie, Washington County and the Washington Conservation District. |
Ecoscapes Sustainable Landscaping
Burnsville MN 55337 Phone: 612-965-0848 craigstark@ecoscapes1.com http://www.ecoscapes1.com/ Ecoscapes Sustainable Landscaping is a full service design/build/ do it yourself landscaping company and native plant nursery serving the Twin Cities metro area. We now offer native grasses and perennials at our nursery in Burnsville, MN. We specialize in landscape renovation, integrating; raingardens, shoreline stabilization, native plantings, traditional landscapes, permeable and traditional pavers, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens and entertaining spaces. Ecoscapes is also offering DIY Packages for all types of landscaping. Ecoscapes is dedicated to creating and transforming your outdoor spaces to a place you will love to spend time. |
Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission
Plymouth MN 55447 Phone: 763-553-1144 Fax: 763-553-9326 judie@jass.biz http://www.elmcreekwatershed.org/ The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission (ECWMC) was formed in 1973 under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to protect and manage the natural resources of the Elm Creek watershed. Its current members are the cities of Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Medina, Plymouth, and Rogers and the Township of Hassan. The Elm Creek watershed covers 131 square miles in the north central part of Hennepin County. The Crow and Mississippi Rivers demarcate the northern boundary of this watershed where land use ranges from agricultural to rural residential to high density development. The Elm Creek watershed is home to twelve lakes and five streams. The Commission, along with representatives from the Shingle Creek, West Mississippi, Creek and Bassett Creek watershed management organizations, is a partner in EPOC, Education and Public Outreach Committee. Together this group’s mission is to protect and improve the quality of water resources in the watersheds by providing a resource for environmental education to its citizens, students and public officials. |
Empire Township
Burnsville MN 55337 Phone: 612-221-6710 Fax: 952-890-8065 dougca@bolton-menk.com http://empiretownship.govoffice.com/ Minnesota Township located in Dakota County. |
EnergyScapes, Inc
St Paul MN 55104-6150 Phone: 612-821-9797 Fax: 612-821-9799 projectmanager@energyscapes.com http://www.energyscapes.com/ We PLAN, TRANSFORM, and NURTURE landscapes for health and beauty. Founded in 1989, EnergyScapes, Inc. has been serving the Twin Cities Metro area by providing consultation, design, installation, and maintenance services across the urban and rural spectrum. We have been leaders from the beginning in working with clients to develop sustainable communities of native plants that work with local soil, moisture and sun conditions. We have worked to minimize storm water runoff with proper land use, including rain gardens, permeable driving surfaces, and plants selected for best performance. We also specialize in helping clients plan their landscapes for energy savings. By strategic use of vegetation and the use of our trademarked Green Awnings, our clients see substantial savings in energy costs year-round. |
Faribault County Soil & Water Conservation District
Blue Earth MN 56013 Phone: 507-526-2388 Fax: 507-526-2508 m.wigern@faribaultcountyswcd.com http://faribaultcountyswcd.com/ The mission of the Faribault County SWCD is to assist the citizens of Faribault County in improving water quality and reducing soil erosion, establishing wildlife habitat, and promoting information and education to ensure continued clean water for future generations and continued productivity of our soil and water. |
Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District
Ste. 101 Columbus OH 43215 Phone: 614-486-9613 Fax: 614-486-9614 ssuter@franklinswcd.org http://www.franklinswcd.org/ Franklin Soil and Water is the natural resources agency for Franklin County, OH. Our mission is to promote responsible land use decisions for the conservation, protection and improvement of soil and water resources by providing information assistance through effective partnering, technical guidance and education. We founded the Central Ohio Rain Garden Initiative in 2006, and our backyard conservation program has a heavy emphasis on rain gardens and native plants as a way to improve the water quality of our local streams. |
Friends of the Mississippi River
St. Paul MN 55101 Phone: 651-222-2193 ksolas@fmr.org http://www.fmr.org/ Friends of the Mississippi River is a leading citizen organization working to protect and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities area. We believe the tremendous ecological, cultural, scenic and recreational values of our water resources must be carefully tended to ensure that they endure for future generations. We work to achieve these goals through our land conservation, river corridor stewardship and watershed protection programs. |
Harmony Wildflowers
St. Louis Park MN 55416 Phone: 612-270-2637 info@HarmonyWildflowers.com http://HarmonyWildflowers.com/ Harmony Wildflowers is a Minnesota native plant nursery and landscape design company, located in Minneapolis. In our Nursery Division, we specialize in prairie, savanna and raingarden plants. We also consult and design landscapes for residential and commercial property, which we are happy to install and maintain. |
Hedberg Nursery
Stillwater MN 55082 Phone: 651-748-3158 Fax: 651-748-3159 stillwater@hedberglandscape.com http://www.hedberglandscape.com/ Conveniently located between Oakdale and Stillwater on highway 36 one mile east of 694. Features native plants, raingarden materials, organic pest control and fertilizers, permeable pavers, reclaimed brick pavers, a wide range of native stone, rainbarrels and new RainXchange rainwater harvesting systems. Hedberg also has hardscape supplies stores stores in Plymouth and Farmington. |
Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens
Plymouth MN 55447 Phone: 763-475-4960 Fax: 763-475-4960 info@bloomonmn.com http://www.BloomOnMN.com/ Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens creates outdoor spaces to inspire, calm, heal and awaken the senses. Since 1979, our full service sustainable landscape design, build, installation and maintenance firm has proudly served communities in and around the greater Twin Cities metro area. We specialize in residential and commercial landscape and hardscape design-build, year-round maintenance services, native plant gardens, edible gardens, therapeutic gardening and colorful containers for all seasons. |
Hilscher Design and Ecology
Stillwater MN 55082-1956 Phone: 651-436-3836 hilscherdesign@comcast.net http://www.hilscherdesign.com/ Diane Hilscher, landscape architect and native plant ecologist, has been honing her skills in ecological landscape design and construction project management for over 27 years. She established Hilscher Design and Ecology in 1991 where she focuses on integrating natural systems and innovative methods of sustainable landscaping into uniquely beautiful and functional designs. Her collaborative, thoughtful approach to design creates nurturing landscapes, meaningful to her clients. Affordability along with maintenance and evolution of the landscape are important considerations. Costing is discussed throughout the design process. Typically Diane recommends excellent contractors then oversees construction and planting. If a client prefers doing work themselves, she guides them as needed. Diane’s interests include public education. For the past seven years she has served as President of the St. Croix Oak Savanna chapter of Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. (Minnesota chapters of Wild Ones are also Blue Thumb partners.) |
Holm & Olson LandscapePO Box 10760St. Paul MN 55110 Phone: 651-222-0521 Fax: 651-429-7122 holmandolson@comcast.net http://www.holmandolsonlandscape.com/ Established in 1895 Holm & Olson has provided design build landscape services for over 100 years. Our design staff can provide years of collective experience to create the outdoor living space you desire. Our installers provide quality workmanship and professional service in the insallment of your plan or envioronmental project. |
Landscape Alternatives, Inc.
Shafer MN 55074 Phone: 651-257-4460 Fax: 651-257-4499 landscapealt@frontiernet.net http://www.landscapealternatives.com/ We raise a wide selection of high quality, nursery grown Minnesota native shrubs, wildflowers and grass plants. Our nursery and gardens are nestled on 60+ acres in the scenic St. Croix Valley. Container sizes range from 6-pack plugs to #1 containers. We give you the best in quality, service, selection and value! Visit our website and Facebook for pictures and more info. 1986 - 2012 26 years of quality! |
Landscape Direction
Lindstrom MN 55045 Phone: 651-323-0395 Fax: 651-257-5315 pal@landscapedirection.com http://www.landscapedirection.com/ Designing, installing, and managing sensible landscape projects for today and future generations. We provide our clients with the best landscaping services for their property, family, community, and planet. We are very flexible; from working with people on simple consultations to providing start-to-finish landscaping services of all kinds (except irrigating and fertilizing lawns.....which is just plain ridiculous). |
Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD)
Chaska MN 55318 Phone: 952-856-5875 Fax: 952-227-1039 joane@lowermn.com http://www.watersheddistrict.org/ The LMRWD was principally established in 1960 to provide local participation to the Army Corp of Engineers to construct a nine foot channel within the Minnesota River for commercial navigation. The District’s boundaries extend east from the City of Carver to the confluence of the Minnesota River and the Mississippi. The District today also does cooperative Stormwater projects and education with the 12 cities and 2 townships and 4 counties within its boundaries. |
Metro Blooms
Minneapolis MN 55417 Phone: 612-699-2426 becky@metroblooms.org http://www.metroblooms.org/ Metro Blooms is a private nonprofit volunteer-based educational organization established in Minnesota to promote publicly visible gardens and ecologically sound gardening practices. Our vision is to educate, recognize and inspire area citizens and businesses to develop publicly visible gardens including home gardens, business gardens, boulevard gardens, container gardens and community gardens, using environmentally sound and safe gardening practices. |
Mickman Brothers Inc.
Ham Lake MN 55303 Phone: 763-434-4678 Fax: 763-434-4611 chris@mickman.com http://www.mickman.com/ Established in 1975, Mickman Brothers operates a multifaceted green Industry Company that encourages conservation, recycling, and re-use of all materials possible: Our full Service Garden Center located in the North Metro features display areas, large landscape specimens to small size plant materials including Native plants. Our award winning landscape and irrigation construction designers and crews install quality materials on residential and commercial projects including Rain Gardens, Rooftop Gardens, shore stabilization, and permeable driving surfaces. Natural evergreen wreath manufacturers promoting sustainable use of Minnesota and Wisconsin evergreen resources, we produce wreaths for fund raising groups across the country. |
Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District
Spicer MN 56288 Phone: 320-796-0888 info@mfcrow.org http://www.mfcrow.org/ The Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District is a special purpose unit of government that was established in April 2005. We exist for the protection and preservation of water quality in the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed. |
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
Deephaven MN 55391 Phone: 952-641-4524 Fax: 952-471-0682 lyetka@minnehahacreek.org http://www.minnehahacreek.org/ The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District covers 181 square miles of land that drain to lake Minnetonka and Minnehaha Creek. Established in 1967, the District is committed to a leadership role in protecting, improving and managing the surfaces waters and affiliated ground water resources within the District, including their relationships to the ecosystems of which they are an integral part. |
Minnesota Mulch & Soil
St. Paul MN 55127 Phone: 651-330-0299 mnmulchsoil@comcast.net http://www.mnmulchandsoil.com/ Minnesota Mulch and Soil is a specialty soil and compost recycling company. Started in 1985, the company strives to divert vegetation and soil bound for landfills - to create products from these materials that can be used to restore natural environments. We do this by processing waste organic materials into certified specialty soils and compost. Our soils have been tested, are free of contaminants and have the organic foundations required for plant growth. Our custom mixes are used for residential and commercial landscaping developments, highway and road projects, stormwater ponds and raingardens. |
Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc.
Otsego MN 55330 Phone: 763-295-0010 Fax: 763-295-0025 keith@mnlcorp.com http://www.mnnativelandscapes.com/ We are a full service ecological restoration contractor specializing in the installation and management of native plant communities, including the production of Minnesota ecotype seed and plants. |
Minnesota River Board135 Trafton Science CenterMankato MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-6279 Fax: 507-389-5493 susan.carlin@mnsu.edu http://www.minnesotariver.org/ The Minnesota River Board is a joint powers board comprising counties within the Minnesota River Basin. Its mission is to provide leadership, build partnerships and support efforts to improve and protect water quality in the Minnesota River Basin. |
Morning Sky Greenery
Morris MN 56267 Phone: 320-795-6234 Fax: 320-795-6234 info@morningskygreenery.com http://www.MorningSkyGreenery.com/ Located in the heart of the prairie region of west central Minnesota, Morning Sky Greenery has been growing native wildflowers and grasses since 1992. We offer exclusively nursery grown stock raised using integrated pest management and available in a variety of container sizes for planting on your own schedule. Specific information about the origin of any of our seed and plant stock is available upon request. We pride ourselves on our individual customer service and are happy to work with you to find the right plants for your specific needs. Morning Sky Greenery is certified with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. We are a member of The Minnesota Wildflower & Grass producers Association, The Minnesota State Horticultural Society, and The North Dakota Nursery and Greenhouse Association. |
Muncie Delaware Stormwater Management300 North High StreetMuncie IN 47305 Phone: 765-213-6468 Fax: 765-747-4719 swagely@munciesanitary.org http://www.wishthefish.com/ Muncie Deleware Stormwater Management (MDSWM) is a collaborative partnership between the Muncie Sanitary District, Delaware County, Town of Yorktown and Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana. The partnership was started in 2001 as these communities were named MS4's. As the community has realized the benefits of government agencies working together and joint stormwater management, MDSWM has branched into more than just MS4 compliance and in 2009 was recognized by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) for going above and beyond the permit requirements. The departments activities include a $5 million storm sewer improvement bond that covers 14 neighborhoods in the City of Muncie, all projects are designed with water quality in mind; a 3 year $120k Centers for Disease Control Health Strategies grant which includes over 1000 rain barrels, 4 large community rain gardens and 75 individual homeowner rain gardens; a $40k Xeriscape project at the City of Muncie city hall; and a partner in a $700k green downtown park. The department is funded through Stormwater Utility Fees implemented in 2006. |
Natural Shore Technologies, Inc.
Maple Plain MN 55359 Phone: 612-703-7581 paul.e@naturalshore.com http://www.naturalshore.com/ We create ecologically healthy shorelands, wetlands and raingardens. We design, install and maintain a wide variety of ecological restoration projects. We have our own nursery and grow all our own native plants. We also supply native plants and erosion control materials for do-it-youselfers. Our Retail Native Plant Nursery is located in Maple Plain, MN and is open from May-October. |
Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
Edina MN 55635 Phone: 952-358-2276 Fax: 952-835-2079 cbleser@ninemilecreek.org http://www.ninemilecreek.org/ The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is a special purpose unit of government established in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 103D. The responsibility of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is to protect and manage the water resources within the District’s legal boundaries. The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is approximately 50 square miles in surface area and encompasses the land area tributary to Nine Mile Creek. The District is located in Hennepin County. Portions of the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Richfield are located within the Nine Mile Creek watershed. The activities of the District are managed by the Board of Managers. There are five board members who are appointed by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners to three year staggered terms. The managers must live within the legal boundaries of the District. |
Outdoor Lab Landscape Design LLC
Maplewood MN 55119-55119 Phone: 612-868-7687 info@outdoorlab.net Outdoor Lab, a design/build landscape firm creates and maintains natural outdoor spaces. Using sound ecological practices, Outdoor Lab promotes resilient, sustainable and enjoyable environments. |
Pelican River Watershed District211 Holmes St. West, Suite #201Detroit Lakes MN 56501 Phone: 218-846-0436 Fax: 218-846-0778 jaime.omberg@arvig.net http://www.prwd.org/ |
Prairie Restorations, Inc. - Princeton
Princeton MN 55371 Phone: 763-631-9458 Fax: 763-631-9455 retail@prairieresto.com http://www.prairieresto.com/ Prairie Restorations, Inc. is a full service restoration company specializing in the installation and management of native plant communities. We are also suppliers of native seed and plant materials. |
Prairie Restorations, Inc. - Scandia
Scandia MN 55076 Phone: 651-433-1437 retail@prairieresto.com http://www.prairieresto.com/ Prairie Restorations, Inc. is a full service restoration company specializing in the installation and management of native plant communities. We are also suppliers of native seed and plant materials. |
Ramsey Conservation District
Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651-266-7270 Fax: 651-266-7276 Ann.WhiteEagle@co.ramsey.mn.us http://www.ramseyconservation.org/ RCD Mission Statement: The Ramsey Conservation District is the bridge between conservation agencies and Ramsey County citizens and local governments to sustain our natural resources through partnerships, technical services and education. |
Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
Little Canada MN 55117 Phone: 651-792-7950 Fax: 651-792-7951 office@rwmwd.org http://www.rwmwd.org/ The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) is a special purpose unit of local government that manages water resources on a watershed basis. The District was established in 1975. Covering 56 square miles, RWMWD includes all or part of 10 cities in Ramsey and Washington counties. Our vision: Water resources and related ecosystems are managed to sustain their long-term health and integrity and to enable them to contribute to the well-being of the citizens within the watershed. |
Refugia
Maplewood MN 55109 Phone: 651-271-9450 j_walton514@yahoo.com http://www.refugia.biz/ We provide small-scale native landscaping, ecological restoration (lakeshore, prairie, savanna, woodland, forest), stormwater bmp's (raingardens, infiltration basins, etc.), natural resource management plans, ecological assessments for private and public properties. |
Rice Creek Watershed District
Suite 611 Blaine MN 55449 Phone: 763-398-3070 Fax: 763-398-3088 info@ricecreek.org http://ricecreek.org/ Rice Creek Watershed District's (RCWD) mission is to conserve and restore the water resources of the District for the beneficial use of current and future generations. Established at the request of citizens, county boards, cities and the Board of Water and Soil Resources in 1972, the RCWD is governed by a Board of Managers appointed by the county commissioners of Anoka, Ramsey and Washington. The RCWD is about 200 square miles and includes parts of 28 municipalities and four counties. RCWD is the founder of the Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean Water outreach program. The RCWD has other innovative programs such as Resource Management Plans that use natural resource inventories to work with cities as the basis for city planning. |
Scott Clean Water Education Program
Suite 125 Jordan MN 55352 Phone: 952-492-5425 Fax: 952-492-5422 dmiller@co.scott.mn.us http://www.scottswcd.org/ The goal of the Scott Clean Water Education Program (SCWEP) is to improve surface water quality in Scott County. Member agencies work together through the SCWEP to educate residents on the importance of water resources and to promote and enable actions to prevent stormwater runoff pollution to area water resources. The SCWEP partnership includes: Credit River Township, Jackson Township, City of Prior Lake, Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District, City of Savage, Scott County, Scott Soil and Water Conservation District, Scott Watershed Management Organization, Spring Lake Township and Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization. |
Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District14855 Highway 10Elk River MN 55330 Phone: 763-241-1170 Fax: 763-241-1161 http://www.sherburneswcd.org/ The Sherburne County Soil & Water Conservation District is dedicated to working directly with landowners and agencies in order to promote the wise and sustainable use of our land and water related resources to educate and inform the public about these uses; to help solve the resource problems within the District and to serve as a county wide natural resource information and referral center. |
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
Plymouth MN 55447 Phone: 763-553-1144 Fax: 763-553-9326 judie@jass.biz http://www.shinglecreek.org/ The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC) was formed in 1984 under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the nine cities having land within the Shingle Creek watershed. Those cities are Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth and Robbinsdale. Covering 43.5 square miles in northwestern Hennepin County, the watershed includes 16 lakes and six creeks. The Commission is committed to protecting and improving the quality of water resources in the watershed as well as providing a resource for environmental education to its citizens, students and public officials. |
South Cedar Greenhouses23111 Cedar Avenue SouthFarmington MN 55024 Phone: 952-469-3202 Fax: 952-469-5335 email@southcedar.com http://www.southcedar.com/ South Cedar Greenhouses is a family-owned company that grows a large variety of annuals, perennials, natives, herbs, vines, grasses, wildflowers, hanging baskets and container gardens. Our wide range of plants includes those that help our customers create a more sustainable landscape, including plants for rain gardens, roof gardens, prairie gardens, shoreline restoration, and butterfly, birdwatcher and pollinator gardens. We specialize in growing large quantities of plants for landscape installations. We can custom-grow to your specifications. We will work with you to provide the best quality, selection, value and service. |
South Washington Watershed District
Woodbury MN 55125 Phone: 651-714-3715 mmoore@ci.woodbury.mn.us http://www.swwdmn.org/ The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) is located entirely in Washington County, Minnesota, and contains portions of eight municipalities: Afton, Cottage Grove, Grey Cloud Island Twp., Lake Elmo, Newport, Oakdale, St. Paul Park and Woodbury. Established in 1993, SWWD is a special purpose unit of government responsible for managing environmental resources while serving our citizens and communities. |
St. Croix County Land & Water Conservation
Baldwin WI 54002 Phone: 715-531-1915 Fax: 715-684-2666 aleisha.miller@co.saint-crois.wi.us http://www.sccwi.us/lwcd The St. Croix Co. LWCD works to promote sustainable land use management for long-term conservation of land, water and other natural resources. |
St. Croix Valley Landscaping
Osceola WI 54020 Phone: 715-294-4471 Fax: 715-294-2312 stcroixvalleylandscaping@yahoo.com http://www.stcroixvalleylandscaping.com/ Nature Inspired Design and Build Services St. Croix Valley Landscaping’s expertise in ecological landscaping services comes from years of experience and a commitment to education and environmentally friendly services that started from the very beginning when we started our business in 2000. We specialize in designing environmentally friendly projects that are cohesively integrated and tailored to the land and property owners’ style. Services include design and installation of rain gardens, bioswales, living walls, cisterns, rain water harvesting, erosion solutions, dry creek beds, native and traditional plantings, naturalized woodland, wetland and prairie plantings, lakeside buffers, permeable patios and driveways and natural stone craftsmanship. |
Sunrise Native Plants
Center City MN 55012 Phone: 651-257-4414 info@sunrisenativeplants.com http://www.sunrisenativeplants.com/ Sunrise Native Plants provides landscapers and gardeners in Central Minnesota with grasses, shrubs, vines and flowering plants native to the region. |
Sunrise River Watershed Managment Organization
Cedar MN 55011 Phone: 763-434-9569 http://www.anokanaturalresources.com/srwmo The SRWMO is a joint powers special purpose unit of government composed of member cities collaborating to manage water resources. This arrangement is based upon the recognition that water-related issues and management rarely stop at municipal boundaries. The SRWMO lies in northeast Anoka County, and includes Linwood Township and portions of the Cities of Columbus, East Bethel, and Ham Lake. The SRWMO is involved in many aspects of water management including planning and regulation, water quality, flooding, shoreland management, recreation, wildlife, and erosion control. The SRWMO partners on a variety of water quality improvement projects. The SRWMO Board does not have employees. Instead, it works through cooperative efforts of the member cities and townships, or contracts with the Anoka Conservation District or other consultants. For day-to-day questions, call Jamie Schurbon at the Anoka Conservation District - 763-434-2030 ext. 12. |
Terra Forma Design
Bloomington MN 55431 Phone: 952-224-5000 Fax: 952-224-2933 craig@terraformadesign.net http://www.terraformadesign.net/ Terraforma Design is a small design-build company with the knowledge, expertise and creativity to satisfy any landscaping need. We maintain several professional affiliations and certifications to continuously improve and educate ourselves about the best practices in our industry. Terraforma Design is committed to the satisfaction of our clients and the promotion and improvement of our industry while preserving the native ecology that we all love in Minnesota. |
The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center
Chaska MN 55318 Phone: 952-361-9954 Fax: 952-361-9950 info@themustardseedinc.com http://www.TheMustardSeedInc.com/ The Mustard Seed is rooted in integrity and founded on faith in Christ. We combine ideas, products and services, expertly crafted, into unique landscapes that grow and enhance your lifestyle and property. Our Garden Center carries a wide array of Trees, Shrubs, Evergreens, Annuals, Perennials, Koi Fish, Aquatic Plants, Christmas Trees, Wreaths & Roping as well as Unique Gifts, all awaiting your personal selection. Our Certified and Award winning staff can creatively design and install the landscape of your dreams. Your children will enjoy our large play area and petting zoo complete with miniature donkeys and pygmy goats! You will enjoy perusing our 3 greenhouses and over 5 acres of exceptionally high quality plant material! We are only 5 miles west of Chaska on the south side of Hwy 212. We serve the entire metro area. |
The Sustainable HomeMerriam ParkSt. Paul MN 55104 Phone: 651-276-2049 mcg.assoc@gmail.com Discover how we can help you conserve water and energy through the use of native plantings, rain gardens and rain-harvesting systems in your landscape. A low maintenance landscape designed and installed by The Sustainable Home will provide you comfort and enjoyment, conserve resources and save you money both inside and outside your home. Ask about our home energy use assessment and home performance testing service that can identify and even quantify energy saving solutions for you. Improve the performance of your home and landscape through the unique design perspective of The Sustainable Home. Live in Comfort / Save Money / Conserve Resources |
UMC Center for Sustainability
Crookston MN 56716 Phone: 218-281-8128 knud0189@umn.edu http://www3.crk.umn.edu/committees/sustainability/index.html |
Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization
Vadnais Heights MN 55127 Phone: 651-204-6070 Fax: 651-204-6173 office@vlawmo.org http://www.vlawmo.org/ The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) started in 1983 and covers a 25 square mile area in northern Ramsey County and a small portion of Anoka County. The watershed encompasses the City of North Oaks, and parts of the Cities of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, White Bear Township, and Lino Lakes. Vadnais Lake serves as the drinking supply for the City of St. Paul. VLAWMO works in conjunction with the St. Paul Regional Water Service on water quality monitoring and improvements on the water bodies that connect to Vadnais Lake. To learn more about VLAWMO, go to www.vlawmo.org <http://www.vlawmo.org/> |
Verbena Design and Landscaping, LLC
St. Paul MN 55104 Phone: 612-590-5199 carolin@verbenadesign.com http://www.verbenadesign.com/ Verbena Design and Landscaping works with you to create and maintain a healthy outdoor living space that suits your needs, reflects your style and solves your landscape problems beautifully. Every garden is a "living sculpture" that changes with the seasons and with the years. Every landscape is made up of biological and structural elements. A Verbena landscape is inspired by nature and the vital role that natural resources play in the well-being of people and our planet. Verbena Design is committed to the use of sustainable practices and promotes landscape features that manage stormwater, including rain barrels, raingardens and permeable paving systems. Verbena Design will help transform your ideas into an ecologically sensitive and well-crafted landscape that you can feel good about. |
Vermillion River Watershed
Apple Valley MN 57124 Phone: 952-891-7117 Fax: 952-891-7031 paula.liepold@co.dakota.mn.us http://www.dakotacounty.us/ The Vermillion River is a cold water prairie river, regarded as one of the best urban trout streams in the U.S. Protecting water quality is very important to both Dakota County and the Vermillion River Watershed. |
Washington Conservation District
Stillwater MN 55082 Phone: 651-275-1136 Fax: 651-275-1254 AHong@mnwcd.org http://www.mnwcd.org/ The Washington Conservation District Conservation Districts is a local unit of government whose mission is to enhance, protect and preserve the natural resources of Washington County through conservation projects, technical guidance and educational services. |
Waterdrop Innovations LLC
River Falls WI 54022 Phone: 612-703-8695 raingardens@yahoo.com Writers of environmentally friendly books - especially in regards to water. |
Weeds Native Landscaping
St Paul MN 55104 Phone: 651-210-8099 jennweeds@gmail.com http://www.weeds.squarespace.com/ I provide native landscape solutions for urban environments. I specialize in maintenance of shoreline plantings, raingardens, prairies, woodlands and wetlands. I can work with you to design and install a new native garden as well! |
West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission
Plymouth MN 55447 Phone: 763-553-1144 Fax: 763-553-9326 judie@jass.biz http://www.shinglecreek.org/ The West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission (WMWMC) was formed in 1984 under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the five cities having land within the West Mississippi watershed. Those cities are Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Maple Grove, and Osseo. The WMWMC works closely with the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission with whom it shares four of its five member cities. Located in northwestern Hennepin County, the 23 square mile watershed outlets to the Mississippi River. Together with representatives from the Shingle Creek, Elm Creek and Bassett Creek watershed management organizations, the West Mississippi Commission is a partner in EPOC, Education and Public Outreach Committee, whose commitment is to protect and improve the quality of water resources in the watersheds by providing a resource for environmental education to its citizens, students and public officials. |
Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
Plymouth MN 55441 Phone: 763-551-9572 gramkl@comcast.net http://www.for-wild.org/chapters.html#Minnesota Minnesota chapters for: St. Croix Oak Savanna in Stillwater and Twin Cities in Minneapolis. Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities around homes and businesses. Through our Seeds for Education Fund, we award grants for educational projects using native plants. In addition, we present talks at conferences and chapter meetings, and provide publications for your information and inspiration. Wild Ones is a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization. Currently there are 50 chapters in 11 states, and growing since 1979. Please join us at one of our meetings, plant exchanges, tours or annual expo. Check the calendar for up coming opportunities at the Minnesota chapters: Oak Savanna Stillwater chapter and Twin Cities chapter. |
Wild Ways To Garden
Annandale MN 55302 Phone: 612-801-6301 becky@wildwaystogarden.com http://www.wildwaystogarden.com/ Wild Ways To Garden's mission is to help you to create a positive impact on the enviroment. We are a small family owned business that specializes in using native plants in our designs & installations. We look forward to working with you on any size project, from small gardens to prairies, woodland, lakeshore or wetlands. |
Wild Ways To Garden8216 Nevens Ave.NWAnnandale MN 55302 Phone: 612-801-6301 becky@wildwaystogarden.com http://www.wildwaystogarden.com/ |
Winona Nursery, Inc.
Winona MN 55987 Phone: 507-452-6237 Fax: 507-453-7982 info@winonanursery.com http://www.winonanursery.com/ Attention to detail. Personal service. Practical solutions and fresh ideas. Environmental responsibility. We keep our focus on full-service landscaping--your landscaping! |
Wright Soil and Water Conservation District
Buffalo MN 55313 Phone: 763-682-1933 Fax: 763-682-0262 brian.sanoski@mn.nacdnet.net http://www.wrightswcd.org/ The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District is dedicated to providing local leadership in the coservation and wise use of soil, water and related resources through a balanced program that protects, restores and improves those resources. |
Blue Thumb accepts new partners at the start of each calendar year. To become a Blue Thumb partner or continue your partnership in 2012, you must agree to the terms in the partner agreement and submit your signed agreement to Dawn Pape between December 1 - 31, 2011.