Join the Mississippi River Gorge Stewards to continue restoration efforts at Riverside Park! This community park in Minneapolis's Cedar-Riverside and Seward neighborhoods is one of the oldest in the city. Working alongside Friends of the Mississippi staff, volunteers will help improve local wildlife habitat and watershed health by removing invasive species and assisting with watering... Read more »
Elemental tells the story of three individuals united by their deep connection with nature and driven to confront some of the most pressing ecological challenges of our time. Separated by continents yet sharing an unwavering commitment to protecting nature, the characters in this story are complex, flawed, postmodern heroes for whom stemming the tide of... Read more »
The Women's Environmental Institute is pleased to announce registration is open for the 2014 Organic Farm School. Organic Farm School is a unique ten-week educational summer program composed of lectures, related readings, hands-on workshops and field trips related to sustainable agriculture, food justice and today’s local food movement, bringing urban farming and small rural farms... Read more »
This policy forum will examine the systemic challenges and opportunities of our materials management system, and specific and concrete steps that we can take—and are taking—in Minnesota to rethink our waste with a focus on efficiency, economic opportunity, and value creation. Registration and breakfast are at 7:30 a.m. Click here for more information.
Measuring sustainability is key to integrating your efforts into the backbone of your organization, reporting and communicating your initiatives, setting goals and strategies, and driving action. At this session we'll discuss sustainability metrics, data, and measuring what matters. Registration & Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. More info and register here.