Trip to the University of Minnesota, Morris Horticultural Night

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$850
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
July 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview
The West Central Research and Outreach Center at the University of Minnesota, Morris hosts Horticultural Night each July. This annual event provides tours of the Horticultural Gardens. Featured activities include classes and discussions on various subjects such as meat-cutting, gardening for bees, types of soil, planting for seasons, butterfly gardens, etc. There is also a children's garden and activities.
Project Details
48 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$850
Direct expenses
$850
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will learn much about horticulture and other activities in Minnesota. Discussion topics include gardening techniques, how to utilize Minnesota-hardy plants in a garden/landscape setting, renewable/sustainable energy and many more. Those who attend this program will leave with tips on a nicer, greener, organized garden, and the pleasure of spending a day among beautiful gardens.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants learned about flower gardens, vegetable gardens, taking care of the land, removing scent from cattle and hog barns, how same plants grow in different types of soil. All learned something they did not know before the trip including how to cut up a hog, how to cook these same pieces over a fire, how to arrange plants in a garden to benefit the soil as well as the other plants. Also how to benefit the insects that live in these places as well. Participants stated they enjoyed the beautiful gardens, the important information regarding birds & habitat, and that the staff was all very friendly and knowledgeable.

Source of Additional Funds

No contributions.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
422 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56213
Phone
(320)235-6106 x40
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200