Sustainable Tuesdays: Help Plant the “We Digg It!” Garden
Events for May 2013
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Garlic Mustard Pledge-to-Pull at Crosby ParkGarlic Mustard Pledge-to-Pull at Crosby Park
May 1, 2013 6:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
 Enjoy the beauty of early spring at a riverside park while helping protect native plants by removing invasive garlic mustard, which is easy to identify and pull out by hand! Participants… Screening: The Price of SandScreening: The Price of Sand
May 1, 2013 7:00 pm
– 9:00 pm
“The Price of Sand” documents the frac sand mining industry’s negative impact on Wisconsin and shows what happens when an industry is intent on generating profits at any cost, no… |
Rain Garden Site Assessment, Drainage and SoilsRain Garden Site Assessment, Drainage and Soils
May 2, 2013 6:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
Join us at a private home, Liz Biagi residence, 2229 Cowern Place East, North St. Paul, to learn how to analyze your site, test for soil infiltration and determine your… Garlic Mustard Removal at Pine Bend BluffsGarlic Mustard Removal at Pine Bend Bluffs
May 2, 2013 6:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
 Volunteer with Friends of the Mississippi River to assist with critical habitat restoration work in Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, one of the most beautiful areas in the Upper Mississippi River… Cooked: An Evening with Michael PollanCooked: An Evening with Michael Pollan
May 2, 2013 7:00 pm
– 9:00 pm
You’ve seen Food Inc. and you’ve read Food Rules. And now, the father of the modern food movement is coming to the Twin Cities and the event is almost sold… |
Fish Creek Wildflower HikeFish Creek Wildflower Hike
May 3, 2013 6:30 pm
– 8:00 pm
Discover the beauty of Maplewood’s southern most Greenway; its hard maple forest and early spring woodland wildflowers. Wear sturdy shoes for this hike along primitive trails and uneven terrain. Please register… |
Arbor Day Tree QuestArbor Day Tree Quest
May 4, 2013 10:00 am
– 12:00 pm
Try this tree adventure hike with or without GPS units. Learn to identify different tree species and find the hidden treasure! Afterward, learn the latest on emerald ash borer and… | |||
Sustainable Tuesdays: All About Bicycling + Community Bike Ride!Sustainable Tuesdays: All About Bicycling + Community Bike Ride!
May 7, 2013 5:30 pm
– 7:30 pm
To kick off National Bike Month we’ll be joined by Active Living Bemidji and BikeMN. Then, get to know your bike with some “Need to Know” biking tips before we… Sportsman's Alliance for AlaskaSportsman's Alliance for Alaska
May 7, 2013 6:30 pm
– 9:00 pm
The Minnehaha Chapter—Izaak Walton League of America will host: Scott Hed, Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska; Dave Rogotzke, Bristol Bay Commercial Fisherman; and Adam Jackson & Bob White, Bristol Bay Sportfishing Guides.… |
Garden PollinatorsGarden Pollinators
May 8, 2013 6:30 pm
– 8:00 pm
Pollination is essential to fruit and seed production. Many pollinators are suffering from declines due to habitat destruction and some types of pesticide use. Karl Foord‘s dynamic photographs will illustrate… |
Spring Open House and Plant SaleSpring Open House and Plant Sale
May 11, 2013 12:00 pm
– 4:00 pm
The Spring Open House celebrates the beginning of the growing season at Big River Farms. The Open House is an opportunity to spend the day at the farm and learn… | ||||
Sustainable Tuesdays: Living Healthy on a BudgetSustainable Tuesdays: Living Healthy on a Budget
May 14, 2013 5:30 pm
– 7:30 pm
Eating healthy and shopping with an eco-friendly mindset doesn’t have to be hard on your budget. Learn how to make the most out of your grocery shopping experience, plan healthy… |
MN Green Chemistry Forum Happy Hour and SeminarMN Green Chemistry Forum Happy Hour and Seminar
May 15, 2013 5:30 pm
– 7:30 pm
The Business Case for Chemical Policy Reform Companies with a vision for sustainable products, packaging and processes are seeking safer chemicals in their supply chains. Safer chemistry and supply chain management… Women's Environmental Network Local Wine Tasting EventWomen's Environmental Network Local Wine Tasting Event
May 15, 2013 6:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
WEN MN Member’s Only Local Wine Tasting Event! Join the WEN MN Members for a local wine tasting event at Warehouse Winery in St. Louis Park. This award winning winery was… |
Divide and Conquer: Rain Garden DemoDivide and Conquer: Rain Garden Demo
May 16, 2013 6:30 pm
– 7:30 pm
Do you have a few aggressive flowers that are taking over your rain garden? Come learn to divide and thin your perennials, move them to new locations, and substitute less… |
MN GOES GREEN Comes to the Union Depot!MN GOES GREEN Comes to the Union Depot!
May 18, 2013 9:00 am
– 6:00 pm
Don’t miss the chance to participate in the first annual MN GOES GREEN experience, where organizations will have the opportunity to interact with thousands of consumers who will be touching… Hastings SNA Woodland Wildflower RescueHastings SNA Woodland Wildflower Rescue
May 18, 2013 9:00 am
– 12:30 pm
 Working alongside Friends of the Mississippi River ecologists Karen Schik and Joe Walton at the Hastings Scientific and Natural Area, volunteers are needed to carefully dig out a patch of… Composting: Make Your Own Black GoldComposting: Make Your Own Black Gold
May 18, 2013 10:00 am
– 11:00 am
Leaves, kitchen scraps, and yard waste are a valuable resource that can be transformed into rich dark soil while reducing your trash. Compost builds your soil and will make your… | |||
Green Ideas and Ham: Save the Boundary Waters from Sulfide MiningGreen Ideas and Ham: Save the Boundary Waters from Sulfide Mining
May 21, 2013 8:00 am
– 9:30 am
A few weeks ago, the national group Americas Rivers added the Boundary Waters to the list of the 10 most endangered rivers, because Twin Metals is proposing to build one of… Sustainable Tuesdays: Sustainable HealthcareSustainable Tuesdays: Sustainable Healthcare
May 21, 2013 5:30 pm
– 7:30 pm
Join us for a conversation with local practitioner Diane Pittman about community-oriented medical practice. This is a great opportunity to share your visions about sustainable healthcare in our community! Contact Caitlyn Schuchhardt or Simone… |
2013 Nonprofit Advocacy Webinar Series2013 Nonprofit Advocacy Webinar Series
May 22, 2013 10:00 am
– 11:00 am
Whether you’re meeting with elected officials, forming a coalition with other nonprofits or engaging voters, the job of advocating for your nonprofit is a year-long proposition. Luckily, the 2013 Nonprofit Advocacy… |
Environmental Initiative AwardsEnvironmental Initiative Awards
May 23, 2013 8:00 am
– 5:00 pm
The Environmental Initiative Awards annually honor innovative projects that have achieved extraordinary environmental results by harnessing the power of partnership. We invite you to join us for an inspiring night of… Frog Chorus HikeFrog Chorus Hike
May 23, 2013 8:00 pm
– 9:30 pm
Hike to listen for frogs by the light of the full moon. Find out why the moon looks unusually large! Learn to identify frog species by their calls and make… |
Peer Into the PondPeer Into the Pond
May 25, 2013 10:00 am
– 11:30 am
Catch, identify and release snails, water bugs and minnows from our 600 foot floating boardwalk. View them live under our TV video cam. Is our pond healthy? Find out the… Bikes, Birds & Beer OutingBikes, Birds & Beer Outing
May 25, 2013 11:15 am
– 2:15 pm
Join us for a leisurely way to enjoy spring. When: Saturday, May 25, 2013; Meet at 11:15 a.m. for the 11:30 train. The outing will finish at approximately 2:15 p.m. (though some may… | |||
Sustainable Tuesdays: Help Plant the “We Digg It!” GardenSustainable Tuesdays: Help Plant the “We Digg It!” Garden
May 28, 2013 5:30 pm
– 7:30 pm
It’s time to plant those seedlings! Join us at the Rail River Folk School’s “We Digg It!” Community and Learning Garden to dig in the dirt and plant some delicious… |
Butterfly and Pollinator Garden TourButterfly and Pollinator Garden Tour
May 31, 2013 6:30 pm
– 8:30 pm
Tour the nature center butterfly and rain gardens to see the colorful flowers. Find out how you can attract butterflies to your yard with pocket gardens of native plants with… |