On the west shoreline of Eagle Lake and at the end of Minnetonka Drive is where you'll find our Zinnen Demonstration Garden, a showcase for native plantings and healthy shoreline practices.  Each year since its creation in 2004, the site is maintained through the volunteer efforts of ELIA members and local residents.  It is not easy work, and over this period the garden has slowly begun to show signs of age.  For 2022, our lake association will allocate financial and volunteer resources to an extensive restoration effort and you can help.

 

The first of perhaps several work sessions will be held on Saturday, May 21st, beginning at 8:00 am.  No specific plant knowledge or experience is needed, but if you know the difference between Joe Pye and Bee Balm, that's even better.  For more information or to express an interest in the project, please use the Contact Us page and 

 

 

 

The Eagle Lake community provided record-setting support for our lake association last year, giving us an opportunity to expand our priorities in the area of watershed and lake quality.  You'll hear a lot about restoration this season, and your continued support becomes even more important.  So we begin our membership drive with this slogan:

Our membership goal of 225 might seem a bit modest, given that we processed dues payments from 228 households in 2021.  Behind the scenes, however, we definitely hope that by leaving the annual dues at $15 we will retain all of our existing members and perhaps attract a few new residents to set another record this year.  Membership forms will be included with the next Ripples newsletter, set for publication by mid-May.

 

If you are a current member and would like to renew, you may click here to make your dues payment online.

For new members, or returning members who prefer to pay by check, click here to print a membership form and drop it in the mail with payment.

What a great way to meet some of your neighbors and enjoy quality time on Eagle Lake!