Isanti Soil & Water Conservation District

 Events are listed in chronological order below. All events are free unless otherwise stated.  

Lake Protection and Restoration Workshop

WHEN: Friday, April 25th, 10:00am - 11:30am

WHERE: Cambridge Public Library (111 Dellwood St N, Cambridge) or Online Via Zoom. 

Join us in person or online to learn how you can keep your lakes clean and healthy. The Isanti Soil and Water Conservation District works with lakeshore owners to install projects that protect water quality. Come find out how you can get involved!

Workshop Topics:

• How stormwater affects lake water quality
• Simple ways to keep your lake clean
• Understanding your lakeshore property
• Practical steps to protect your shoreline
• Ways to take action and address your concerns!

Register online here. If you plan to attend in-person, please RSVP by calling the Isanti SWCD at 763-689-3271 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Forestry Field Day

WHEN: Saturday, June 14th 9:00am - 12:00pm

WHERE: Prairie Restorations Inc., Princeton Garden Center (31646 128 St., Princeton, MN 55371)

Topics will include: 

• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB): What it means for your woods with Rachael Dube, Forest Health Specialist with th MN DNR
• Buckthorn Control: Identifying and managing this invasive threat
• Timber Harvesting 101: Understanding the process and getting started
• Tree & Shrub Selection: Choosing the right species for your goals

Hosted in partnership with the Rum River Watershed Partnership.  Please RSVP to Molly Clyne at 320-983-2160 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Space is limited. 

Healthy Land, Healthy Lake Expo

Hosted by the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed Group

WHEN: May 3rd 9:00 am - 12:30pm

WHERE: Tulibee Tavern, 235 Main Street, Wahkon, MN 56386

The Expo, organized by the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed Group, will feature a robust lineup of more than 20 exhibitors and eight guest speakers covering a variety of topics including water quality; clean lake initiatives; healthy habitats for fish, loons, and other wildlife; and steps you can take to conserve and preserve your land and shoreline. Learn more on the Mille Lacs Watershed Group Website, where you can also order native plants and bird houses for pick-up. 

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have questions or workshop topics you would like to suggest.  

For additional nearby and virtual events, visit the Lower St Croix Watershed's website: https://www.lsc1w1p.org/events