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by Gail Becher, E & E Committee
More and more we hear of the enormous benefits of maintaining a buffer zone of vegetation along our lake's shoreline. This strip of native plants prevents erosion, improves water quality, and provides habitat and travel corridors for wildlife. This practice, known as "Lakescaping" is becoming more and more popular as people become aware that a healthy lake depends on healthy shorelines. As a shoreland owner on Ten Mile Lake, you can help protect our beautiful waters by following Lakescaping principles.
Mark your calendars now so you can attend the Lakescaping Workshop on Friday, July 15, 2005, hosted by the Environment and Ecology Committee. This educational program will be held at the Hackensack Senior Center from 8:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The workshop will emphasize a holistic approach to shoreland vegetation by addressing environmental functions of natural shorelines, property owner expectations, and shoreland regulations. It will enable participants to make sound shoreland management decisions and implement revegetation projects.
We have contracted with Eleanor Burkett, Regional Extension Educator, with the University of Minnesota Extension Service to conduct this workshop. The course outline includes:
 | Environmental, owner, and regulatory perspectives |
| Creating simple site designs |
| Plant selection |
| Basic site preparation |
| Planting, permits, maintenance |
| Additional Resources |
The cost to TMLA members is $10.00 per person and includes educational materials, lunch, and refreshments. (Non-member cost is $20.00 per person). Additionally, Bonnie Hiniker, of Sunshine Gardens will bring live examples of plants she has successfully utilized in her shoreland revegetation projects and will offer participants some professional insights on plant selection and design features. Lunch will be catered by Arthur's.
Workshop space is limited, so call early and register now. For more information and to register contact Gail Becher, 547-3214.
