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<br />~ <br /> <br />Events <br /> <br />Environmental Expo & Tree Sale <br /> <br />Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008 Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /> <br />Location: Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Dr NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br />The event will feature environmental education opportunities, including an exhibitors area, <br />along with a tree and plant sale that will include trees, shrubs and perennials at great prices! <br />This year's Expo includes presentations by Prairie Restorations Inc. and Anoka Conservation <br />District that focus on native plants in the landscape and rain gardens, respectively, as well as a <br />look at energy conservation in the home by Connexus Energy. Nature artists, woodcarvers, and <br />other 'green' hobbyists are welcome to display and sell their handmade products. Non-profit <br />groups are also invited to introduce their organizations and their green mission. <br /> <br />Attend one or <br />more of the <br />presentations <br />for a chance to <br />win a free tree! <br /> <br />Presentation Schedule <br />8:30-9:00am........... ....Energy Conservation in the Home <br />9:00am-l 0:00am........ . Rain Gardens (2 half-hour sessions) <br />10:00am-ll:00am........Native Plants in the Landscape <br />11 :00am-12:00pm...... ..Rain Gardens (2 half-hour sessions) <br /> <br />Tree Sale-eo-Sponsored by Anoka Ramsey Farm & Garden <br />Local nurseries are again invited to bring a wide selection of fruit, nut and shade trees, shrubs <br />and perennials and annuals for sale. A range of sizes at sale prices will be available: seedlings, <br />potted and bare root saplings and larger balled and burlap transplants. Following are just a few <br />examples of local businesses that have been a part of prior Expo and Tree Sale events: <br /> <br />-Hostas and more, Ramsey, MN, www.hostasandmore.com. 763-753-4257 <br />-Green Valley Greenhouse, Ramsey, MN, www.gvgh.com. 763-753-1621 <br />-Maple Leaf Landscaping, Monticello, MN, 763-295-8028 <br />-Wirz's Nursery and Tree Farm, Ramsey, MN <br />-Anoka Ramsey Farm & Garden, Ramsey, MN, 763-421-0223 <br /> <br />This year, residents also have an option to pre order several varieties of bareroot trees. While <br />some of these same trees may be available during the event, pre ordering will save $5.00 per <br />tree! All preorders must be received no later than 4:00pm April 4, 2008. See the order <br />form (opposite page) for species and pricing. <br /> <br />Bring the whole family as there will be a little something for everyone, ranging from raptors to <br />reptiles, kids activities to educational presentations, and of course all kinds of trees and plants <br />for purchase. Don't miss this green comlTIunity event and a chance to celebrate the arrival of <br />Spring with your fellow neighbors. <br /> <br />Please call or email ChrisAndersonat(763)433-99050rcanderson@ci.ramsey.mn.us with <br />questions or to reserve space for your craft green business or organization. <br /> <br />12 <br /> <br />www.ci.ramsey.mn.us <br />