During the month of August, I am joining the Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board Naturalists in their mission to educate local pet owners about water quality and what we can all do to make a difference. There are four events across various Minneapolis Parks throughout the month that showcase a variety of organizations. I'd love to see you and your pets at an upcoming event!
What is 'Canines for Clean Water'?
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is excited to present a series of Canines for Clean Water events at four Minneapolis parks this summer! These events will feature an awesome array of dog-themed activities, adoption/rescue opportunities, and information and giveaways from pet care and water quality organizations. Every Canines for Clean Water party is capped by an animal-themed Movie in the Park at sunset! It’s all free to attend and open to all!
How Can Pet Owners Make a Difference?
When pet waste isn’t picked up, it washes directly into nearby storm drains, negatively impacting water quality in lakes, ponds, creeks, and rivers. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) includes dog waste as a “non-point source of pollution” because it can pollute water bodies resulting in excessive algae and weed growth.
Pet waste also pollutes water with harmful bacteria that can transmit disease to humans and cause beach closures. While dog waste isn’t the biggest pollutant to our water bodies, it is one of many small sources that add up to a bigger problem. Dog owners can help by picking up after their pups!
Canines for Clean Water 2024 Events
July 25: Loring Park
Dog Costume Contest: Check in at 6:30 pm to participate in a dog costume contest! The contest starts at 6:45 pm.
Activities: 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Movie: Best in Show at 8:45 pm
August 1: JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden
Activities: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Movie: Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit at 8:45 pm
August 22: Powderhorn Park
Activities: 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Movie: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish at 8:15 pm
August 29: North Mississippi Regional Park
Activities: 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Movie: The Little Mermaid (2023) at 8:00 pm
The event will be staged near the wading pool and playground.
Partner Organizations
A variety of groups are teaming up to make Canines for Clean Water an amazing summertime park party:
The Loppet (Aug 1)
Vet Partners Pet Hospital Minneapolis (July 25 and Aug 22)
K Schulz Photography (July 25 and Aug 22)
Scruff Life Photography (Aug 1 and Aug 29)
Dog Rescue Partners
A dog rescue organization will host a meet-and-greet dog adoption opportunity at each event:
New Leash Rescue (July 25)
The Rescue Crew (Aug 1)
Underdog Rescue (Aug 22)
RPAW: Rescued Pets are Wonderful (Aug 29)
Event Photos
Photos from August 1st are available for download at https://scrufflifephotography.pic-time.com/-caninesforcleanwater/gallery. I'll be back for the August 29th event at North Mississippi Regional Park. I'd love to see you are pets there!
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About Scruff Life Photography:
Hi, I'm Lauren! I'm a Minnesota-based pet photographer specializing in capturing the bond between people and their pets. I understand that pets are important members of the family and I am here to capture those special moments that you will treasure for a lifetime. Whether you just added a pet to the family or they've been there for as long as you can remember, it's never a bad time for updated professional photos! Reach out today to schedule your pet photo session with Scruff Life Photography!
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