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June Dinner at the Lake
June 17, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner at the Lake
Saturday, June 17
5 pm - 9 pm
$45
The Long History of Water in the Northern Lakes Region
As the glaciers receded from this area, irregular topography, abundant precipitation, and a high water table formed the many lakes that we enjoy. The lake basins had different origins, which produced lakes of varying depths and shapes with Grindstone Lake as one of the deepest inland lakes in the State. We will explore those origins as well as the current pressures on water resources today. We will touch on the human occupation of the region and the Indigenous cultures with whom we continue to share this precious resource.
Carrie Jennings has 20+ years of experience as a field geologist, working both with the Minnesota Geological Survey and the Department of Natural Resources. With the DNR, she was the science reports lead for the County Geologic Atlas program which is the authoritative source about a county’s geology, mineral resources and natural history and explored our area as she mapped the Glacial Geology of Pine County. She has a deep interest in how glacial geology and landscape evolution affect the management of surface water and groundwater. Carrie and her husband live on a 120-acre farm which is primarily in a permanent conservation easement through the Dakota County Farmland and Natural Areas Program.
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Appetizers
Stuffed Mushrooms
Honey Ricotta Peach Crostini
Cheese and Crackers
Main Course
Prawns (skewered shrimp)
Vegetable Kabobs
Grilled Zucchini
Cilantro Lime Rice
Fruit Salad
Dinner Rolls with Butter
Dessert
Strawberry Shortcake