Beltrami SWCD

10/05/2026

Great River Greening and Bemidji community members gathered Wednesday afternoon along Conifer Avenue to plant trees in an effort to strengthen the area’s tree canopy. Volunteers learned about the trees they were planting and were instructed how to properly dig and separate the tree roots to plant ...

10/02/2026

Everyone who enjoys Minnesota’s lakes and rivers has a role to play in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). It’s not hard to understand why aquatic invaders like zebra mussels, spiny water flea, and curlyleaf pondweed are harmful to our waters. If you live on or recreate on a...

09/28/2026

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Residents can pick up their free water test kits from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Leveers Foods in Blackduck, 288 Frontage Road.

09/24/2026

The 2027 Lawns to Legumes grant is open! 🌷🌞 🦋🐝🪻🌼🌻 This grant is open to anyone who lives in Minnesota, has outdoor space for planting, and hasn’t yet received a grant before. Read below for more information!

Leer en Español Lawns to Legumes is a planting for pollinators grant program that Blue Thumb facilitates with the Minnesota…

09/22/2026

FREE well water test kits available next week, September 29th from 3pm-6pm at Blackduck Leevers Foods!💧💧💧Questions? Please contact Collin Murphy at 218-281-6070 or Crystal Rayamajhi at 218-236-2009.

09/04/2026

Join your neighbors in planting trees! The City of Bemidji and Great River Greening will partner together in offering a community tree planting along Conifer Avenue. These trees will cool and clean the air, provide shade, and beautify the community for residents and users of the nearby sports fields. There will be trainings on how to plant trees at 3pm and 4pm. To sign up to participate and learn more visit //greatrivergreening.org/urbantrees

09/03/2026

Are you ready to learn about the impact of grazing on soil health, and the difference good pasture management can make? Learn more on September 11 & 12 in Verndale, MN. The last day to register for the 2026 Grazing School is Tuesday, September 8th 2026!

08/05/2026

Come one, come all! Just like this photo from the 80s, we'll be at the Beltrami County Fair! 🎪🌱🎡
Beltrami SWCD staff will be at the Beltrami County booth on Wednesday August 12th from 2pm-4pm, Thursday August 13th from 4pm-6pm and Saturday August 15th from 12pm-2pm.

07/30/2026

PROTECT YOUR BOAT! 😐Starry Stonewort can really cause issues with your boat propeller.

Clean, Drain, & Dry your boat everytime.

07/25/2026

Soil Health educaition and assistance in Beltrami County since 1957! So fun to look back and learn from the past 📖🌱