Is Your Yard Ready for a GREEN Makeover?



In March, we started the Extreme GREEN Makeover program with a kick-off event at the Ramsey COunty Library.  Thirteen qualifying classes and events were offered for residents who might be interested in applying for a $15,000 GREEN makeover for their front yard.  The nature center received 31 applications. Of these 14 sites were chosen for site visits by the judging committee. Of these, four finalists were interviewed. One lucky homeowner - in this case Michael and Michele Tibodeau - were selected as the winners! Congratulations! The four finalists were asked to submit an optional video (click on video below) answering the question:
"Why does your yard need an Extreme GREEN Makeover?"

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Here is the video submission of the winner!




 Maplewood residents Michele and Michael Tibodeau won a $15,000 GREEN Makeover!

These Maplewood homeowners will be awarded a $15,000
 front yard makeover featuring GREEN landscaping. The Tibodeaus, who live at 2211 Ariel street, just off of County Road B, attended Five GREEN events. Their site was chosen based on their understanding of the Five GREEN principles site visibility, location, potential before and after impact, and the ability of the site to showcase a trench drain, raingarden, and native plantings.

*You must be a Maplewood resident AND reside within the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District to be eligible for the Extreme GREEN Makeover Prize.  Major funding for the project is from the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District. For more infomation about the watershed district visit www.rwmwd.org .

For more information, call Maplewood Nature Center at 651-249-2170.

Makeover Hotline: 651- 249-2181