Conferences & Events
Containing Michigan’s first hydrilla infestation – May 21
The mythic Hydra was a water serpent that sprouted two heads for every one cut off. In a similar fashion, hydrilla - said to be the most invasive aquatic plant... Read more »
Stories of Progress in Invasive Phragmites Management in Minnesota – May 22
Did you know there has been a landscape-scale effort to prevent invasive Phragmites from becoming a major threat to Minnesota habitats for the past four years? Invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis... Read more »
WAPOA hosts AIS Roundtable – June 1
The Whitefish Area Property Owner’s Association and the Crow Wing LARA are hosting the 8th Annual AIS Roundtable featuring speakers from the University of Minnesota AIS Research Center. The event... Read more »
Which Plants Should I Plant? – June 13, or repeated on June 20
The 1-hour webinar is free and starts at noon CT on June 13. The session will be repeated on June 20 at 6 pm CT. Grow your knowledge of native... Read more »
MN COLA Annual Membership Meeting – June 18th
Our Annual meeting of 2024 will be held on June 18th at 9-11 am cdt. Meeting topics and speakers: Election of Directors for the MN COLA Board. Director terms are... Read more »
Getting AIS into the classrooms – June 25
Getting students aware of AIS is a good thing and it will also foster behavior change in adults. Lake Superior State University brings together students, teachers, natural resource mentors, and... Read more »
An Underwater Tour through a North Country Lake! – June 28
This in-person session is June 28 from 9:30-11:00 am at the Cass County Land Office, 218 Washburn Avenue E, Backus, MN 56435 Dr. Bruce R. Carlson, a retired professor from the University... Read more »
Native & Natural: A Shoreland Preservation and Restoration Tour
Register: $20 per person -- reserve now! Seating limited to 54 Use the QR code or go to https://nativenaturalshorelandtour.evenbrite.com Gather at 8:00 am at Sunshine's Summerhouse at 2008 Hill Drive... Read more »
Starry Trek 2024
Join us at locations across Minnesota for a day of searching for starry stonewort, mystery snails, and other aquatic invasive species!
Changing Water Quality in Itasca County Lakes – September 5
The September session of Itasca Waters’ Water Wisdom focuses on “Changing water quality in Itasca County lakes.” The webinar is from noon – 1 CT on September 5. The northeast... Read more »
MN COLA Membership Meeting – September 17th
We have three important topics on the docket: Concerns from the rise of vacation home rentals in lake country Septic systems and their impact to water quality The upcoming statewide... Read more »
Being Septic Smart – September 17
Septic systems are a key element to keeping our lakes and rivers healthy. Waterfront property owners need to be aware of maintenance needs of septic systems and the University of... Read more »