Spruce Up Austin

It’s the best of times to continue learning, it’s the worst of times for our native ecosystem.

Spongy Moth Informational Meeting
When: Thursday, April 2nd at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Jay C. Hormel Nature Center in the Ruby Rupner Auditorium

Join us to learn about the spongy moth and the management process that will be implemented in our area.

Participants will have the opportunity to connect with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture!

See you there!

A little help from our friends…

Got dead or dying ash trees on your property? The new WoodCHIP program can help! Low-interest loans are now available to make tree removal more manageable for homeowners.

🌳🏡 Looking for inspiration on what to plant next? Head over to East Side Lake’s Tree Trek to explore great replacement species options that will thrive in your yard!

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Austin launches WoodCHIP Revolv... New program supported by grant funding from the Hormel Foundation

Pre-orders for Native plant kits is OPEN!

Run don’t walk 🏃‍♀️

We spent about an hour sprucing up Buffy and the Flagpole landscape at the Mower County Fairgrounds. Something good to look forward to in the Spring!