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A Litter Bit Better 2011

March 1, 2011

Pick it up on April 16-23 During the week of April 16-23, 2011, volunteers from Rochester neighborhoods, businesses, groups, and individuals will once again, be joining together to pick up the litter in our community. Last year over 24,600 pounds of waste was collected by over 3,500 volunteers! Check out the stats from last year on our website. You can help by volunteering to pick up Rochester. Register after March 1 on our website or by calling 507-328-2431. April 16-23…

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2011 Spring Citizen Forester Training

February 28, 2011

Photo: Here is the group from our 2010 Fall Citizen Forester Training at Quarry Hill Nature Center. When: Saturday, April 9, 2011. 8 am to 2 pm. Where: Quarry Hill Nature Center Community Ed Class Number: TBD Price: $15.00 Become a part of the Rochester urban forester team through this course led by the City of Rochester Forestry Division and RNeighborWoods. This class is packed with tree education, climbing, and planting. You’ll be an active participant in learning tree planting basics, care,…

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Litter Facts

February 27, 2011

Litter is waste that is out of place. It may be either man-made or natural materials. If outside a proper receptacle, items such as paper, plastic, glass, metal, building materials, discarded food, cigarette and cigar butts and rubber scraps are litter. Litter provides a breeding place for rodents, insects and disease. One cubic foot of garbage is capable of generating 75,000 flies. Trash thrown from motor vehicles can temporarily blind drivers, and may increase the number of crashes. Debris that…

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Bike Focus Group

February 18, 2011

Ride Bicycle? If you ride, or would like to ride, we need your input! Participate in a Focus Group. Information will help in developing a Bicycle Master Plan. Participants get $25 GIFT CARD to a local BIKE shop! Saturday February 26, 2011 MUST call to sign up and get more information. Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department: 507-328-7105

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Online Forum: Can Rochester fight crime by aiding troubled young people?

February 11, 2011

MPR News INSIGHT NOW TALK ABOUT ISSUES IN THE NEWS Online Forum: Can Rochester fight crime by aiding troubled young people? Does Rochester spend its money for public safety wisely? Should less resources go toward policing functions and diverted instead to helping young people at risk of being offenders? And are Rochester area people mentoring young people enough? Join the conversation online Friday, February 11, 2011.

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RAW Winter Workshop – Thursday, February 17

Thursday, February 17, 2011 Rochester International Event Center 7333 Airport View Rd. SW • Rochester, MN 55902 Featuring Dr. Ed Gilman University of Florida Environmental Horticulture Department Schedule 7 am Registration begins. Coffee, Juice and Pastries 8 am Managing roots from nursery production and establishment through maturity. Compares natural root growth to “transplanted” root form, nursery production and planting treatments, stem girdling root formation and management, managing roots near sidewalks, maintaining health, and more. (2 CEUs) 10:30 am Young and…

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2011 Spring RNeighborWoods Tree Grant

February 9, 2011

2010 Fall Tree Grant winners Homestead neighbors worked together on a gorgeous fall day to plant 20 trees and add leafy trees to their historic neighborhood boulevards. Trees make good neighbors. Since its creation in 2004, RNeighborWoods has organized 2,285 volunteers to plant 2,360 trees on Rochester boulevards. These trees provide multiple ecological and other public benefits including reducing Rochester’s carbon footprint. This spring the City of Rochester, RPU and RNeighbors is offering a grant for a winning neighborhood to receive free boulevard trees….

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Heritage Preservation Awards

February 8, 2011

Nominations Sought for Third Annual Rochester Heritage Preservation Awards The Rochester Heritage Preservation Committee is seeking nominations for Heritage Preservation Awards to be presented during National Heritage Preservation Month in May of 2011. Nominations will be considered for each of the following six categories: HISTORIC RESTORATION OR REHABILITATION PROJECT: Eligible projects are historic buildings, structures, objects or landscapes that have been restored to an earlier form or condition, while retaining their historic significance, character, and fabric. ADAPTIVE REUSE PROJECT: Eligible…

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Tips for Safe Sledding

December 30, 2010

Article from the Olmsted County Public Health Services monthly newsletter. Email Laura Mix to subscribe. Who doesn’t love zipping down a snow-packed hill in the middle of winter? The sport of sledding can be lots of fun (and great exercise) as long as safety isn’t compromised. Here are some tips to stay safe when sledding: Make sure the sled is sturdy and can be steered The handholds should be easy to grab Never use homemade sleds like garbage-can lids, plastic…

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Olmsted County Website To Launch in January

December 29, 2010

Starting in January, Olmsted County’s website will showcase a new eye-appealing look and feel. The navigation of the website has been totally restructured in an effort to give users multiple ways of finding information. On the homepage, there are five fly out tab menus on the top, a County Department fly out on the left, an A-Z Guide located in the top right corner and left hand side, a County Meeting calendar, and a Search box in the top right…

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