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UID:3275-1753444800-1753455600@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Free Nitrate Testing
DESCRIPTION:The Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) are providing free water testing at the Olmsted County Fair for households that rely on private systems for their drinking water. The testing will take place at Graham Park in the Conservation Building. \nWater testing event details \n\nDate/Time:\n\nThursday\, July 24\, 2025\, from 2 to 6:30 p.m.\nFriday\, July 25\, 2025\, from noon to 3 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Graham Park\, 35 Fairgrounds Avenue SE\, Rochester\, in the Conservation Building.\n\nTo participate\, collect a half cup (4oz) of water from your well in a clean plastic bag or glass container and bring it to the Olmsted County Fair. Your sample will be analyzed while you wait. SWCD and OCPHS staff will provide results to you within 15 minutes. \nStaff will be available to answer questions and recommend solutions if water samples show elevated nitrate levels. \nWhat is nitrate?  \nNitrate is a compound that naturally forms when nitrogen combines with oxygen or ozone. While nitrogen is essential for all living things\, high nitrate levels (10mg/L) in drinking water could pose harmful health risks\, especially to infants and pregnant women. \nNitrates can occur naturally in surface and groundwater without causing health problems. However\, high nitrate levels in well water often result from improper well construction and location. Improper disposal of human and animal waste or the overuse of chemical fertilizers can further increase nitrate levels. Sources of nitrate that can enter your well include fertilizers\, septic systems\, animal feedlots\, industrial waste\, and food processing waste. After flooding\, wells could become more vulnerable to contamination\, especially if the wells are shallow\, poorly constructed\, dug or bored\, or submerged by floodwater for long periods.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/conservation-building-free-nitrate-testing-2/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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UID:3273-1753365600-1753381800@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Free Nitrate Testing
DESCRIPTION:The Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) are providing free water testing at the Olmsted County Fair for households that rely on private systems for their drinking water. The testing will take place at Graham Park in the Conservation Building. \nWater testing event details \n\nDate/Time:\n\nThursday\, July 24\, 2025\, from 2 to 6:30 p.m.\nFriday\, July 25\, 2025\, from noon to 3 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Graham Park\, 35 Fairgrounds Avenue SE\, Rochester\, in the Conservation Building.\n\nTo participate\, collect a half cup (4oz) of water from your well in a clean plastic bag or glass container and bring it to the Olmsted County Fair. Your sample will be analyzed while you wait. SWCD and OCPHS staff will provide results to you within 15 minutes. \nStaff will be available to answer questions and recommend solutions if water samples show elevated nitrate levels. \nWhat is nitrate?  \nNitrate is a compound that naturally forms when nitrogen combines with oxygen or ozone. While nitrogen is essential for all living things\, high nitrate levels (10mg/L) in drinking water could pose harmful health risks\, especially to infants and pregnant women. \nNitrates can occur naturally in surface and groundwater without causing health problems. However\, high nitrate levels in well water often result from improper well construction and location. Improper disposal of human and animal waste or the overuse of chemical fertilizers can further increase nitrate levels. Sources of nitrate that can enter your well include fertilizers\, septic systems\, animal feedlots\, industrial waste\, and food processing waste. After flooding\, wells could become more vulnerable to contamination\, especially if the wells are shallow\, poorly constructed\, dug or bored\, or submerged by floodwater for long periods.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/conservation-building-free-nitrate-testing-1/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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UID:3119-1753268400-1753286400@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:STEM DAY
DESCRIPTION:Join us for engaging\, hands-on STEM experiences for young people and their\nfamilies\, nurturing their curiosity and helping them envision themselves in STEM\nfields. Our hands-on activities are designed to create a ripple effect\, encouraging\ncontinued exploration of STEM subjects\, activities\, and future careers. \nHANDS-ON ACTIVITIES \nCAREER EXPLORATION \nRESOURCES \nFREE \nLOCATION: Conservation Building \nContact: Sarah Ness sness@ssc.coop
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/stem-day/
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building,Free Stage,Kid Friendly Activities
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SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Free Water Testing
DESCRIPTION:Bring a sample from your well in a clean glass jar. Samples are analyzed in real time and results are available within 15 minutes.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/conservation-building-free-nitrate-testing3/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Free Water Testing
DESCRIPTION:Bring a sample from your well in a clean glass jar. Samples are analyzed in real time and results are available within 15 minutes.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/conservation-building-free-nitrate-testing3/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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UID:2216-1690639200-1690657200@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Native Grasses and Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Olmsted SWCD will be available to discuss how homeowners can incorporate native grasses and flowers into landscaping. Stop by and get a FREE Native Pollinator Seed\nPacket.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/conservation-building-native-grasses-and-flowers2/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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UID:2218-1690624800-1690639200@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Turtles and Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Olmsted County Park staff will bring native MN turtles and snakes for you to get up and personal with.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/conservation-building-turtles-and-snakes-4/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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UID:2212-1690549200-1690574400@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about soil health with the Olmsted SWCD\, walk through the soil health tunnel and check out ongoing soil health demonstrations.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/soil-health/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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UID:2204-1690482600-1690488000@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Garbage and Recycling Questions
DESCRIPTION:Olmsted County Environmental Resources will be there to answer all your Garbage and Recycling questions.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/conservation-building-garbage-and-recycling-questions/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T180000
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CREATED:20230718T045704Z
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UID:2201-1690480800-1690488000@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Turtles and Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Olmsted County Park staff will bring native MN turtles and snakes for you to get up and personal with.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/conservation-building-turtles-and-snakes-2/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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UID:2198-1690470000-1690484400@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Free Nitrate Testing
DESCRIPTION:To participate\, collect a cup of water from your well in a clean plastic bag or glass. Your sample will be analyzed while you wait. Results will be provided to you within 15 minutes.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/free-nitrate-testing/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T140000
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CREATED:20230718T045434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T045434Z
UID:2196-1690466400-1690477200@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Snakes of the Blufflands
DESCRIPTION:Whitewater State Park Naturalist Sara Holger will present Snakes of the Blufflands.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/snakes-blufflands/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260409T023122
CREATED:20230718T045257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T045257Z
UID:2194-1690387200-1690401600@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Native Grasses and Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Olmsted SWCD will be available to discuss how homeowners can incorporate native grasses and flowers into landscaping. Stop by and get a FREE Native Pollinator Seed\nPacket.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/native-grasses-flowers/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023122
CREATED:20230718T045142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T045142Z
UID:2192-1690309800-1690315200@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Garbage and Recycling Questions
DESCRIPTION:Olmsted County Environmental Resources will be there to answer all your Garbage and Recycling questions.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/garbage-recycling-questions/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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UID:2188-1690308000-1690315200@www.olmstedcountyfair.com
SUMMARY:CONSERVATION BUILDING: Turtles and Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Olmsted County Park staff will bring native MN turtles and snakes for you to get up and personal with.
URL:https://www.olmstedcountyfair.com/event/conservation-building-turtles-and-snakes/
LOCATION:Conservation Building\, 1403 3rd ave se\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Building
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