UMN Extension-Clay County Master Gardeners

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As a land-grant institution, the University of Minnesota has a mission to address critical issues through public education. University of Minnesota Extension education and research improves economic, social and environmental conditions in Minnesota and the world by engaging Minnesotans to make better decisions, take positive action and create significant outcomes in their lives and communities. The University of Minnesota Extension, working with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, trains volunteers to educate the public with research-based information on the best practices in consumer horticulture and environmental stewardship. Each year, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers give more than 135,000 hours to their communities—a public value worth more than $2.9 million. Master Gardener activities benefit schools, community gardens, youth programs, environmental education programs and farmers markets. These enthusiastic and highly trained volunteers make Minnesota communities more sustainable, beautiful, knowledgeable and fun.

10/26/2026

Halloween is this week and that means pumpkins are out. But what do you do with them after?

Did you know that pumpkins CANNOT go into yard waste piles? Thanks to the Clay County MN Take Jack Back program, you can help compost them. All pumpkins dropped off at designated locations will be reused for compost on a local farm!

Simply drop off your pumpkins between November 1 - 14 and they will be composted through Clay County.

Moorhead locations include:
• 700 15 Ave N (Public Works Facility)
• 23 St S & 40 Ave S (Soccer Field Parking Lot)
• 418 Elm St S
• 3322 15 Ave N (Resource Recovery Center)
• Oakport Compost Site

*Please remove all: paint, glitter, candle wax, and any other decorations before dropping off.

10/24/2026

Meet & Deplete Buckthorn event is tomorrow at MB Johnson Park!
Details and sign up can be found here:

Come gather with like-minded people at our Fall Buckthorn Event at MB Johnson Park. We'll start by getting acquainted at the playground shelter. Just as this wo

10/23/2026

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/journal/el-nino-2026.html

Ocean near-surface water temperature patterns associated with the strong El Niño episode of 1997-98.Image credit: NOAA Climate Prediction Center.As 2026 has worn on, Minnesotans have begun hearing a lot about a likely "Super" El Niño developing this fall and winter, and potentially becoming the st...

10/23/2026

Do you plant garlic? Check out these tips to guide you through this year's garlic planting season!

Author: Natalie Hoidal It's garlic planting season. Here are a few quick tips to guide you. 1. Delaying planting due to heat? We've seen mil...

10/22/2026

Conservation happy hour is tonight!

10/22/2026

Local Extension Educators are hosting another winter preparation webinar for backyard chicken coops on November 10th, from 6-8PM!
Online & FREE! z.umn.edu/wintercoopwebinar

10/21/2026

Reminder that the 1st conservation happy hour meet up is on Thursday, October 22nd at Junkyard Brewing Company!

10/20/2026

It's houseplant season! 🎍
Ever wonder what houseplants are safe for pets? Check out this list from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

by Grace Bathery Both indoor and outdoor plants make our living spaces healthy and enjoyable places to spend time. But, when it comes to our animal companions, sometimes pets and plants don’t mix. In fact, …

10/18/2026

Registration closes at NOON today for the Preserve it Safe! workshop on Tuesday, October 20th at 6PM.
https://z.umn.edu/Claypreserveitsafe

10/16/2026

Register today for the preserve it safe workshop on Tuesday, October 20th, 6-8PM. Learn more about the art of food preservation, ask questions and take home recipes and great ideas!
Register at https://z.umn.edu/Claypreserveitsafe

Address

715 11th Street N, Ste 107B
Moorhead, MN
56560

Website

http://www3.extension.umn.edu/county/clay

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