· Got Garden Pests? OCEMGV's will be on hand at the booth to help people find answers to common garden pest problems. The booth will be full of examples and handouts to help gardeners sleuth out what the problems are and how to tackle them. · Kids' Corner: Rock painting: Kids paint rocks to take […]
all knitters are invited to join fellow knitters spent the afternoon knitting or crocheting in building 40.
The Olmsted County Fair is open to all and the Grandstand is closed for today. The fair staff was planning on having a free event for families with bounce houses, kids activities and more at the temporary Grandstand location. Due to the heat, this event was canceled because the bounce houses would melt the plastic […]
Whitewater State Park Naturalist Sara Holger will present Snakes of the Blufflands.
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.
All proceeds go towards the 4-H Scholarship Fund. Located in the Graham Atrium.
The Sheriff’s Office is planning the k9 demos from 5pm to approximately 6pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings in front of Aune Hall / 4H Building. They will also be planning to have a squad on display with deputies Tuesday-Saturday from 6-8pm
Olmsted County Park staff will bring native MN turtles and snakes for you to get up and personal with.
Olmsted County Environmental Resources will be there to answer all your Garbage and Recycling questions.
Happening in Arena #3
· Pollinators! The booth will be decked out to celebrate pollinators. Volunteers will have handouts about pollinator gardens: what they are, why they're important and how to create them. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions etc. · Kids' Corner: Bird feeders: Birds are pollinators too! Kids use toilet paper rolls, bird seeds and […]
Visit the Sheriff's Office tent by the Aune Hall / 4-H Building.
Come learn about soil health with the Olmsted SWCD, walk through the soil health tunnel and check out ongoing soil health demonstrations.
The blacksmith shot is having demonstrations on Friday from 4-8pm and Saturday 2-6pm. The building is located behind the free stage next to the conservation building.
The Sheriff’s Office is planning the k9 demos from 5pm to approximately 6pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings in front of Aune Hall / 4H Building. They will also be planning to have a squad on display with deputies Tuesday-Saturday from 6-8pm
Olmsted County Park staff will bring native MN turtles and snakes for you to get up and personal with.
Watch as Spinners spin yarn to create projects to knit or crochet..
· Gardening in Small Spaces: Don't have room for a flower or veg garden? OCEMGVs share ideas/info on how to create successful gardens in small, tight spaces. The booth will be decorated with real examples. · Kids' Corner: Seed starting (same as above), matching game.
Happening in the Arena.
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 Packet.