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Posted on: May 1, 2025

[ARCHIVED] County is hosting a Garden Tool Swap, May 7

Location

North Environmental Center
 6065 Headwaters Parkway, Forest Lake, MN 55025

South Environmental Center
 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129

Date and time

Wednesday, May 7
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Event information

  • The swap is free and open to everyone.
  • Donations are not required to get items during the event.
  • Limit of three items can be taken per person.
  • Items remaining after the event will be donated locally.

Donations will be accepted at the North Environmental Center and South Environmental Center through May 3.

How to donate

  • Donations accepted at the Environmental Center at front desk or drive-thru lane.
  • Donations are not required to participate.
  • The swap is free and open to everyone.

Accepted items

  • Garden and yard tools (shovels, trowels, rakes, pitchforks, etc.).
  • Pots and planters (terracotta, ceramic, or decorative plastic) – must be free of any soil or dirt.
  • Garden art and décor.
  • Bird houses and feeders.

Unaccepted items

  • Mowers or power tools (electric, gas, or battery).
  • Broken items.
  • Items too large to carry.
  • Potting soil, dirt, or rocks.

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