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Earth Day with Roberts Bird Sanctuary & LHEC!
On Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary and the Lake Harriet Environment Council are co-hosting...

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Mar 71 min read
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Lake Harriet Environment Council
Nov 27, 20240 min read
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Oaks, Fire and Climate Change Presentation is being postponed
This presentation by conservationist and pollinator expert, Heather Holmes, is being postponed because of illness. It was originally...

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Oaks, Fire and Climate Change
Please join the Lake Harriet Environment Council and Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary for a presentation by local pollinator expert and...

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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“You are part of something that will last generations.”
That was the heading of the volunteer sign-in sheet for the Hennepin County Tree Canopy Grant planting days on October 12th and 13th....

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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HELP RESTORE THE TREE CANOPY AT LAKE HARRIET
LAKE HARRIET TREE CANOPY PROECT Saturday, October 12th 67 Trees will be delivered for planting on the East Side of Lake Harriet...

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Oct 4, 20241 min read
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Wow! We hauled out an e-bike among other treasures at the September clean-up event!
The final Lake Harriet water clean-up for 2024 was a big success. It is shocking what ends up in our beautiful lake. Thanks to dedicated...

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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LAKE HARRIET WATER CLEANUP SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 10am.
This will be the fourth and last of the season's water cleanup. Meet east of the bridge near the fishing dock on Sheridan Avenue. Gloves...

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Sep 15, 20241 min read
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Hennepin County Healthy Tree Grant Awarded
Thanks to Hennepin County, a partnership of LHEC, Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary (FRBS), and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board...

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Sep 15, 20242 min read
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Join LHEC Board of Directors
If you are interested in helping guide the LHEC, there are opportunities for you! Board members help to determine the focus of our...

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Sep 15, 20241 min read
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Getting it Done
Volunteers from LHEC completed three Lake Harriet water clean up days over the summer. Armed with bags, buckets, grabbers, gloves and...

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Aug 18, 20241 min read
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Join the second Lake Harriet water cleanup on July 20, 2024.
The first cleanup event was a huge success with over 25 people participating and much trash removed from our beautiful Lake Harriet!...

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Jul 13, 20241 min read
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Volunteers removed trash from Lake Harriet, June 2024
Above: Sally Guillet, Brian Crotteau and Jane Jarosch cleaning up Lake Harriet, June 15, 2024. A hearty thank you to friends and...

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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Help attack invasive buckthorn and garlic mustard on Saturdays in Roberts Bird Sanctuary and William Berry Woods
Volunteers permanently remove garlic mustard and buckthorn that choke out healthy trees and and native vegetation.

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Jun 9, 20241 min read
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Join the Lake Harriet water cleanup event on June 15, 2024
The first Lake Harriet water cleanup is Sat., June 15th, 2024 • 9am - noon. Meet at South Beach. Gloves, bags. buckets provided.

Lake Harriet Environment Council
Jun 1, 20241 min read
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What makes Lake Harriet special?
Known for a landmark band shell, Lake Harriet is one of the largest lakes in Minneapolis' Chain of Lakes. It's a favorite destination.

Lake Harriet Environment Council
May 31, 20241 min read
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Lake Harriet Bandshell and Pavilion Renovations
The Lake Harriet Bandshell is located on the northwest corner of Lake Harriet within the Chain of Lakes Regional Park in Minneapolis....

Lake Harriet Environment Council
May 30, 20241 min read
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