Learn how to select native and other plants suitable for wet and dry sites in your landscape. Learn landscape management practices that conserve water, minimize polluted runoff and protect our wetlands, rivers and lakes. Registration deadline is March 30. Register early, space is limited. Presenters: *Laura Irish-Hansen, University of Minnesota Extension Educator - Horticulture, Managed Landscapes Laura Irish-Hanson is a leader in promoting managed horticultural landscape systems through multiple perspectives such as ecosystem support, climate change, clean water (watershed impact), lower input landscapes, native and resilient plants, decorative landscapes, and more in collaboration with property owners, community organizations, urban stakeholders and others. *Jennie Wagner, University of Minnesota Extension Educator - Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Jennie Wagner has a B.S. in Plant and Soil Science from North Carolina State University and an M.S. in Horticulture from Virginia Tech. Prior to joining Extension, Jennie spent five years teaching agriculture and science at the high school and college levels. *Holly Bushman, Water Resource Manager for Le Sueur County Holly Bushman has a BS in Wildlife Ecology and Biology from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and a MS in Natural Resources from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. She has worked as the Water Resource Manager in Le Sueur County for 7 years. She has 10 years’ experience as a conservation professional. Experience in protecting, improving, and managing water and habitat resources, both in the public and private sectors, for Colorado and Minnesota.

Pack your creativity and join us for a cozy, colorful crafting adventure! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design and paint your very own “Welcome to Our Camper” 18” round door hanger—perfect for campers, RV lovers, lake cabins, or anyone who loves that happy outdoor vibe. Using a layered wood design, fun patterns, and cheerful colors, you’ll bring this adorable camper sign to life step-by-step. No experience needed—just show up ready to relax, laugh, and create something you’ll be proud to display! Ages 10+.

Level 1- Bubbles During this level students will work towards doing 10 successful bobs with rhythmic breathing. Swimmers will become comfortable getting their faces in the water and exhaling (blowing bubbles) underwater repeatedly. Children must be at least 3 years of age to register.

Level 2 - Floating In level 2, children will work towards floating and gliding independently on both their front and their back. Proper body position is the base that good swimming is built upon. Effective body position is the focus of this level. Swimmers will also be taught to roll over, float on their backs, and call for help at this level as a safety skill. Children must be at least 3 years of age to register. They also need to be able to comfortably do 10 bobs underwater with rhythmic breathing to enter this level.

Level 3 - Kicking In this level children will learn how to position their bodies in the most efficient way, streamlined. They will also learn how to propel themselves with a strong kick. The advancement goals for this level are 15 feet of kicking on both the front and back. To register for this level, children must be able to do 10 relaxed bobs with rhythmic breathing and be able to float and glide independently on both the front and back.

Level 4 - Crawl Stroke When in this level swimmers will incorporate both kicking with the legs and paddling with the arms to generate forward movement. A combination of sculling, crawl arms, and side-glide kicking will be used to help swimmers develop their skills. The advancement goals for this level are 20 ft of side glide kick and 20 ft of crawl stroke with no breathing. Children must be at least 5 years of age to register for levels 4 and up. To register for this level, children must be able to float independently as well as kick at least 15 feet on the front and back in a streamlined position.

Level 5 - Freestyle During this level, swimmers will practice the crawl stroke on the front with breathing as well and be introduced to the crawl stroke on the back. The advancement goals for this level are 30 ft of crawl stroke with at least 4 correct breaths. To register for this level, children must be able to do 15 ft of side-glide kicking as well as 15 ft of crawl stroke on the front with no breathing.

Level 6 - Backstroke During this level, swimmers will continue to work on their freestyle(crawl) stroke. In addition, backstroke, treading water, and diving will be taught. The advancement goals for this class are to swim 75ft of freestyle, 30ft of backstroke, and tread water for 1 minute. To participate in this level children must be able to swim 30 ft of crawl stroke independently with breathing or have passed SwimAmerica level 5.