Everyday Conservation

Your Urban Garden is Better with Bees

The document explains the importance of bees in urban gardens, highlighting that native bees, which vastly outnumber honey and bumble bees, are essential pollinators, generally non-aggressive, and best supported by… Continue Reading Your Urban Garden is Better with Bees

Tree Selector Tool

Use this online tool from North Dakota State University to select tree and shrub species suited to North Dakota, filtering options by traits such as lifespan, growth rate, soil and… Continue Reading Tree Selector Tool

Pollination in Vegetable Gardens and Backyard Fruits

Bees are important insect pollinators for bountiful home vegetable gardens and backyard fruits. European honey bees and native bees, such as bumble bees, help ensure fruit set and higher yields.… Continue Reading Pollination in Vegetable Gardens and Backyard Fruits

Pesticide Safety: A Guide for Gardeners and Homeowners

A guide for gardeners and homeowners on safe pesticide use that explains when pesticides are (and aren’t) needed, how to select, handle, apply, store, and dispose of them safely, and… Continue Reading Pesticide Safety: A Guide for Gardeners and Homeowners

Gardening With Children

Discover how to involve children in gardening by describing benefits of gardening for kids and giving guidance on what to plant, when and how, garden layout and soil preparation, tools… Continue Reading Gardening With Children

Anyone Can Grow Roses Successfully in 10 Easy Steps

Think roses are too tricky to grow? Don Kinzler busts that myth in this Spring Fever session, “Anyone Can Grow Roses Successfully in 10 Easy Steps.” Learn how Northern gardeners… Continue Reading Anyone Can Grow Roses Successfully in 10 Easy Steps

Making a Monarch Conservation Garden

In this Spring Fever Garden Forum, April Johnson shows you how to create a monarch-friendly garden that’s as beautiful as it is beneficial. Discover design tips and plant choices that… Continue Reading Making a Monarch Conservation Garden

Annual and Perennial Flowers for North Dakota

This publication provides suggestions for flowers for specific locations in and around the landscape. These include low-growing and tall plants, and plants for shade and full-sun/dry locations, massing, attracting pollinators… Continue Reading Annual and Perennial Flowers for North Dakota

Plant Parenting 101

Jump into the plant parent trend with Esther McGinnis in this Spring Fever 2020 session, Plant Parenting 101! Learn easy techniques like division, cuttings, and air layering to grow your… Continue Reading Plant Parenting 101

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Bird Feeding: Tips for Beginners and Veterans

Bird feeding is one of the most popular way to enjoy wildlife. Learn more about bird feeders, tips on buying birdseed, water and grit, how to copy with squirrels, and… Continue Reading Bird Feeding: Tips for Beginners and Veterans

Accessibility Commitment for Dakota Legacy Initiative

At Dakota Legacy Initiative, we are committed to making our digital presence as accessible and inclusive as reasonably possible for all users, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to improve the usability of www.dakotalegacyinitiative.com and to support a more accessible experience for everyone, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use.

Our Approach to Accessibility

We aim to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which define internationally recognized standards for digital accessibility. While full compliance cannot always be guaranteed, we strive to implement improvements where feasible and regularly review accessibility-related aspects of our website. Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to improving the experience over time as technologies, standards, and user needs evolve.

Accessibility Features

To support accessibility, www.dakotalegacyinitiative.com may utilize tools such as the OneTap accessibility toolbar. This interface provides users with a range of helpful features, including:

Adjustable text size and contrast settings

Highlighting of links and text for better visibility

Full keyboard navigation of the toolbar interface

Quick launch via keyboard shortcut: Alt + . (Windows) or ⌘ + . (Mac)

Please note the following:

The availability and effectiveness of these features depend on the website's configuration and ongoing maintenance.

While we strive to ensure accessibility, we cannot guarantee that every part of www.dakotalegacyinitiative.com will be fully accessible at all times. Some content may be provided by third parties or affected by technical constraints beyond our immediate control.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback. If you experience any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us: Email: info@dakotalegacyinitiative.com We are committed to reviewing all inquiries and aim to respond within 3–5 business days. If you require assistance accessing any part of this website, we are happy to provide support through alternative channels upon request. Last updated: September 18, 2025