Join Clean Air Minnesota friends and partners for a celebration of the coalition’s 15th anniversary. Not only will there be toasting to all that Clean Air Minnesota has accomplished, but we’ll also be celebrating new opportunities for the partnership’s work moving forward. Join us to commemorate all that Clean Air Minnesota has done and is going to... Read more »
Reserve your seat today for Fresh Energy’s third annual Benefit Breakfast, where you’ll get inspired to invest in positive energy solutions and learn about the progress we can achieve together. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 7:30 – 9:00 AM Check in: 7:00 AM Program + Warm Breakfast Service: 7:30 AM University of Saint Thomas James B. Woulfe Alumni... Read more »
There has never been a better time to join the solar revolution! Join MNIPL’s Emily Minge at Christ the King Lutheran Church to learn about ways to get involved and invest in solar energy and other energy efficiency improvements. Whether you rent or own, there are options available to save money and support clean energy.... Read more »
Thanks to the support of local volunteers and a long-term partnership with 3M, Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) has had the privilege of helping to preserve and restore the oak woodlands at 3M's Cottage Grove facility near the Mississippi River. Former invasive species thickets are now home to wildflowers and wildlife, helping to connect... Read more »
REGISTER HERE Join us on Sunday, October 7 and savor some of Minnesota’s best cycling. Explore the autumnal beauty of the Minnesota River Valley at the 8th Annual Mankato River Ramble, presented by Mankato Clinic and the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic. The landscape will be dressed in peak fall colors. Try one of four scenic... Read more »
Join Fresh Energy in viewing the Minneapolis debut of the world’s first solar farm cider, paired with short films about Minnesotans who are building a more equitable & clean energy future for all of us. The 100% campaign in collaboration with many partners presents “Clean to the Core: Solar Sweet Farm Cider & The Power of Minnesota.” Acclaimed... Read more »
Move Minnesota and Dero are partnering to host a social ZAP Twin Cities bike ride through Minneapolis and the U of M! The ride will start and end across the street from Thrivent Financial, at the Government Center Plaza. Thrivent employees--now is a great time to ease into ZAP Twin Cities and take advantage of... Read more »
RSVP to Amy Bacigalupo, 320-269-2105; Kami Schoenfeld, 320-212-5255 A new law provides tax credits to Minnesotans who rent or sell land, livestock, facilities and machinery to beginning farmers. There is also a tax credit for beginning farmers enrolling in a financial management program. Come learn about the details and how to apply. This meeting, which is sponsored by... Read more »
Join your fellow pollinator friends on October 13th to plant over 2,000 butterfly host and nectar plants at Pine Point Regional Park. Explore the fascinating world of the butterfly and learn from experts about seed saving, pollinator habitat, ecology, and more! Volunteers should meet at the parking lot at Pine Point Regional Park and are... Read more »
Climate Generation is partnering with Vine Arts Center (VAC) for their upcoming art exhibition, World in Flux: Visions & Voices of a Changing Planet. 32 Minnesota artists have created work to inform, connect, and empower audiences on climate change impacts and solutions. Join us at the opening reception on October 13, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.... Read more »
October 14, 2018 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tiny Diner, 1024 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 MN350 and the Tiny Diner present a special afternoon of food, live music, fun activities and information about MN350 and how to get involved in the climate movement. Sign-up below for the full schedule of events. Sign Up Now
MN350 and the Tiny Diner present a special afternoon of food, live music, fun activities and information about MN350 and how to get involved in the climate movement. Sign-up below for the full schedule of events.
Join us for our annual Harvest Potluck to celebrate the farmers at Big River Farms and the end of a bountiful season! There will be a farmer graduation ceremony, silent auction, kids activities, wagon rides, beer, and scarecrow building. Free and open to everyone. Bring your favorite dish to share!
Jumpstart the new legislative session with a deep dive into the work of policy-making and grassroots organizing. We are looking for volunteers to serve a one-year term and take leadership on one MNIPL policy campaign. Initiatives might include: Just Carbon Pricing, Renewable Energy Standards, Solar in Schools, and Transportation. This team will decide the direction... Read more »
The EcoDistricts Summit is where Community and Urban Leaders Come Together to Reimagine Cities — From the Neighborhood Up. On October 17-18, the Summit is heading to Minneapolis-St. Paul — cities with a rich history of innovation in sustainable urban regeneration. This is demonstrated in the region's robust transit system, waterways, park system, neighborhood solar... Read more »
In addition to being beautiful, Ravine Park's dramatic natural features play an important role in water quality, helping to filter pollution from post-rainstorm runoff that would otherwise enter the Mississippi River. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 20 from 9am - 12pm to help Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) haul out pre-cut brush, primarily... Read more »
Join agricultural journalist Brian DeVore at Moon Palace Books for a discussion centered around his new book,Wildly Successful Farming: Sustainability and the New Agricultural Land Ethic. This book tells the stories of farmers in Minnesota and across the Midwest who are balancing viable food production with environmental sustainability and a passion for all things wild. They... Read more »
Join us for an evening of H2O and hops at Hastings' newest watering hole, Spiral Brewery! Local experts from Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) and Hastings Environmental Protectors (HEP) will highlight important trends and emerging issues facing the Vermillion Watershed. Learn about local efforts to improve water quality and increase habitat restoration and biodiversity... Read more »
Join us on Thursday, October 25 from 5:30pm - 9:00pm at the University of St. Thomas for the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy's annual Legally Green Gala. Details for the night include: 5:30 Cocktail Reception You will have the opportunity to meet the talented staff of MCEA at interactive stations and learn more about our opportunities... Read more »
Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR), Flint Hills Resources and Great River Greening as we return to the Flint Hills property within the Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area along the Mississippi River — one of the largest and most diverse native ecosystems left in the metro area! The site is only accessible to the... Read more »
Meet us for happy hour on Tuesday, October 30! Connect with neighbors who want to create a better future in Minnesota with transportation options that are safe, affordable, sustainable, and healthy. Stay current on what's happening with transportation behind the scenes as we gear up for voter education and the upcoming legislative session. There's a... Read more »