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THE SCIENCE BEHIND KEEPING OUR LAKES HEALTHY

When: 3-5 p.m. Thursday, March 2

Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake

Details: Join water monitoring experts from the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District to learn about the current health of lakes, factors used to determine that health rating, and various citizen science programs available to residents. Registration required. Contact: 651-675-7300

FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW: WILDLIFE TRACKING SERIES

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 4

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify various tracks with a certified wildlife tracker. Registration online.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Weekly Wag

Dimke Excavating Inc. has been awarded the construction contract for the Watermark Park development. Dimke submitted the low bid in the amount of $668,265.30 out of eight total bids. The engineer’s estimate was $929,912.55. Funding has been identified through the dedicated parks fund. The completion date for this project is October 31. WSB and Associates has submitted a proposal to complete the construction services for the Watermark Park Project in the amount of $93,454. The development will include accessible walking paths, a picnic shelter, play area, pickleball courts, a basketball court, a pond and overlook and landscape design and restoration, as well as a 21-stall parking lot.

• A site on Phelps Road near the Otter Lake Road service road may look a little different soon, as the city has approved an interim use permit for earth moving and stockpiling for developer Mark Smith. Smith spoke before the City Council and shared that there are tentative plans to develop office buildings onsite for an expanding business, but declined to share which business was interested in the property. There are three stockpiles planned on the site.

Jackie Bussjaeger

If you’re looking for a sweet, mild-mannered, middle-aged companion, then Gypsy is waiting for you. Eight-year-old Gypsy, also known as Daisy, is a treeing walker coonhound and weighs about 50 pounds. Her foster calls her a gentle giant. She is an owner surrender by no fault of her own. She was surrendered due to a change in the family’s living situation. Daisy loves all the people and children she meets, and she is social with other dogs. She has the sweetest howl and will let you know if she misses you and when she is excited to see you. Daisy is house-trained and knows all of her basic commands. She also like to go for walks and she enjoys car rides. When she’s not busy playing, Daisy like to snuggle and be with her people. She’s looking for a forever family and home that will give her the love she deserves.

If you are interested in learning more about Gypsy or adopting her, please fill out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.