Temporary tree, yard debris site at Belwin Conservancy closing Wednesday

Next Wednesday, May 31, will be the last day to use the temporary wood debris drop-off site at Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields at Belwin Conservancy. Remaining days and hours are as follows:

• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 26

• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Ma...

County offices, libraries closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day

Washington County offices and libraries will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Parks will be open.
All offices and libraries will reopen Tuesday, May 30.

Washington County Library kicks off summer programs for all ages June 1

Washington County Library’s summer programs for children, teens, and adults begin Wednesday, June 1, and continue through Saturday, Aug. 19. 

Summer is traditionally a busy time at libraries, where extra activities while school is out ca...

Washington County Parks to feature Family Fishing June 10

Washington County Parks will offer Family Fishing in partnership with Minnesota Trout Unlimited and Trout in the Classroom 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve at the fishing pier.

Learn how to set up a rod, put bait on the hook, cast l...

County will collect household hazardous waste, electronics in Forest Lake June 3

Washington County will conduct a one-day household hazardous waste and electronics collection 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, in Forest Lake.

The collection will be at the Forest Lake Transit Center, 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N., Forest Lake.

One-day collec...

Standup paddleboarding, SUP - Yoga offered at Square Lake Park

Experience three different SUP paddle options at Square Lake County Park north of Stillwater this summer.

Square Lake is a locally-known gem famous for its clear water, picturesque views, and wildlife. Class size is limited, and registration is required fo...

Campfire programs set for county parks through summer

Join area naturalists at outdoor park amphitheaters at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park for a variety of nature programs this summer.

Programs begin at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted, and run 60 minutes and will present live creatu...

Outdoor evening yoga opening for summer season at Lake Elmo Park Reserve June 1

Tune into the sights and sounds of nature and release stress through guided yoga sequences designed to improve balance, flexibility, breath awareness, and muscle tone 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 1 through Aug. 31, at the North Picnic Pavilion at the Lake Elm...

Washington County Women in IT see progress through the decades

This March, to mark Women’s History Month, the women in IT met to discuss our experiences working in Tech. While we agreed that there is room for improvement in the greater tech industry, things have greatly improved over the decades an...

Phishing: Look before you click

Learn to recognize and report phishing scams is a top step you can take to stay safe online. It’s fairly easy to do and doesn’t take long at all. Just look closely before you click a link.

What is a phishing scam? 

A phishing sc...

Tips to Manage Your Data Privacy

All your online activity generates a trail of data. Websites, apps, and services collect data on your behaviors, interests, and purchases. Sometimes, this includes personal data, like your Social Security and driver’s license numbers. It can even include ...

Parks Visitor Questionnaire

We want to hear from you! Your participation in this brief questionnaire provides much needed information for our park planning and operations activities. Click on the button below to complete the brief questionnaire.

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