Mayor's Water Challenge

At last week's meeting, the City Council passed a resolution in support of the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation. The City has been participating in the challenge since its inception in 2012. It's a friendly competition between cities across the US and provides residents opportunities to make water-friendly lifestyle changes. Residents can visit MyWaterPledge.com and pledge to repair leaky faucets, power down to save electricity, turn off sprinklers when it rains and other water-friendly measures for a chance to win eco-friendly prizes, now through April 30.

Recycling Curbside Pick-Up Available in April and May

Throughout April and May, Eden Prairie residents can recycle appliances, tires, power equipment, electronics, propane tanks, exercise equipment, furniture, mattresses, box springs and more, directly from the curb. Light bulbs and batteries are not accepted. Only Eden Prairie residents are eligible, and all items must be free from hazardous substances. Call Certified Recycling at 952-894-1448 to schedule pickup Monday through Friday. View details and pricing at edenprairie.org/RecyclingEvents.

Heritage Preservation Awards

The City is accepting nominations for the annual Heritage Preservation Award. The award program recognizes an individual, family or business who has made outstanding contributions to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and use of Eden Prairie's heritage resources. The deadline for nominations is 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 7. Visit edenprairie.org/HeritageAward for more details about the award program and nomination criteria.

Woodland Invaders Workshop

Attend a free workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at the Round Lake Park Building (16691 Valley View Road) to learn how to identify and manage garlic mustard and buckthorn. Attendees will also review site considerations and learn about long-term site maintenance. Must be an Eden Prairie resident or live in the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District to attend. Learn more and register.

Park Clean-Up Event

Be a part of the team that brightens up our parks this spring by signing up for the City's annual Park Clean-Up Event. Volunteer groups have the flexibility to conduct clean-up anytime during the week of April 7–13. Browse parks and sign up by Thursday, April 10 at gis.edenprairie.org/ParkCleanUp.

Clothing Swap Results

The Sustainability Commission and Eden Prairie High School National Honor Society (NHS) hosted a Free Clothing Swap at the high school Saturday, March 22. There were more than 265 participants from 28 cities who brought 1,920 pounds of clothing and shoes to the swap, with 1,526 pounds of items swapped between participants and 350 pounds of items donated to the PROP Shop. Thank you to the Sustainability Commission members (including student members) and NHS students who organized and staffed the swap.

Upcoming City Meetings

• The City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. for a workshop in the Heritage Rooms prior to its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 in the Council Chambers
• The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, April 7 at the Outdoor Center (13765 Staring Lake Parkway)
• The Sustainability Commission meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 in the City Center Heritage Rooms
• The Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10 in the City Center Heritage Rooms
• The Human Rights and Diversity Commission meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10 in the City Center Heritage Rooms

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