Applications now open for fall planting project grants through MN Board of Water and Soil Resources
Mar 31, 2023 08:38AM ● By Content Editor
From the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources - March 31, 2023
The Lawns to Legumes Pilot Program strives to increase pollinator habitat by providing Minnesotans with the tools they need to create habitat in their yards. Since fall 2019, the program has offered ecological gardening workshops, coaching, cost-share funding and planting resources to Minnesotans who want to incorporate pollinator-friendly native plants into their home landscaping.
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- 4.5 million total square feet of pollinator habitat created
- 3000 projects completed by Minnesota residents (plus many DIY projects)
- 26 Demonstration Neighborhoods established
- 18,000+ applications received for individual support grants
- 28 pollinator habitat workshops held - attended by 5,745 people
- 353,373 program website visits (BWSR and Blue Thumb web pages combined)
- 140+ volunteer coaches
 Program StatusApplications for fall planting projects are now being accepted. Apply online at Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean Water's website. Notifications about funding decisions will be sent later in the summer. |
Resources include:
- BWSR's Planting for Pollinators Habitat Guide is an in-depth guide intended to help gardeners plan, implement, and maintain pollinator habitat projects.
- Pollinator Garden Templates: These templates provide base designs for native plant pollinator gardens, including boulevard and shade garden designs. They are customizable with substitutions for each plant.
- BWSR Ecological Gardening Blog posts:
Browse additional resources on the Lawns to Legumes webpage.
