Have you ever spent weeks planning a workshop or special event only to be disappointed by dismal turnout or “the same ol’ people” you always see?

 This month, we invite WCD partners, volunteers, and lake association members to join staff from the East Metro Water Education Program for an informal “train the trainer” workshop focused on event planning. We’ll share best practices and lessons learned on what works:

• Picking the best day, time, location and format

• Deciding whether to do in-person or virtual

• Promoting your event

• Following-up afterwards to keep people engaged

During our workshop, we’ll also practice using hands-on activities to engage people in learning about shoreline health, water cycles, micro-plastics, and chloride pollution. RSVP here.  

This workshop will be held at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park (9653 Keats Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016) where we will have access to the new indoor multi-use room, Ravine Lake, and miles of wooded trails.

Wear good walking shoes and bring appropriate outdoor gear to practice completing a "Score Your Shore" assessment. We will also take a post-lunch hike to visit some of the park's habitat restoration and flood mitigation sites.