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Many people use Arden Hills’ trails and parks in all seasons, and it is important that it be an enjoyable experience for all. The spring season is a good time to remind dog owners of the City’s laws regarding their pets in public areas. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up and disposing of feces in a sanitary manner. Pets may not be on public property or some- one else’s private property without the owner having in their im- mediate possession the means to remove feces and dispose of it in a proper receptacle on the property or on the pet owner’s property. Except in designated off-leash areas, the owner of an animal within the City of Arden Hills must keep their pet restrained at all times while in a public place. This includes but is not limited to school properties, trails, parks, open space areas, and streets. Reminders about pets in public areas Spring/Summer 2018 Parks & Recreation Guide Watch your mailboxes for the Spring/Summer 2018 Parks & Recreation Guide. Registration is now open for all classes, sports, and activities. Registration details can be found at cityofardenhills.org or by stopping at City Hall. Seasonal hires wanted The City of Arden Hills has several seasonal jobs available. Visit the Employment Opportunities page on the City website at cityofardenhills.org for details. Parks & Recreation news Backyard composting and sustainable landscaping As spring approaches, many residents are beginning to plan for upcoming landscaping projects. The health of the environment is a priority for Arden Hills, and there are many ways for residents to help achieve this goal by using sustainable landscaping practices. Backyard composting Starting a backyard compost pile is a great way to recycle kitchen scraps and yard waste and at the same time generate a nutrient-rich and chemical-free supplement for garden soils. Please remember that compost bins or piles are required to be located in the rear yard of a property and must be at least three feet from any property line. Additional information on how to start a compost pile can be found at Ramsey- Recycles.com/organics recycling (click on “backyard composting”). Rain barrels Rain barrels are used to capture rain runoff from a building’s roof using gutters and downspouts and to store the water for future landscaping use. Rain barrels are helpful in diverting water from storm drain systems, storing high quality water for gardens, and reducing water bills. The Recycling Association of Minnesota has annual spring sales of rain barrels and compost bins at low cost to Minnesota resi- dents. Visit RecycleMinnesota.org for more informa- tion on upcoming sales events. Funds available to landowners to seal un- used or abandoned wells Unused wells can serve as direct conduits for surface contaminants to reach our aquifers. The Ramsey Con- servation District has been awarded grants through the Clean Water Fund to help eligible landowners seal unused wells located within Ramsey County, targeting vulnerable groundwater areas such as Drinking Water Supply Management Areas. For more information about the cost-share program, visit Ramsey County’s cost-share funding and as- sistance web page or call the Ramsey Conservation District at 651-266-7274. News from Ramsey County