What Changes in Federal Air Quality Standards Could Mean for Minnesota – Rochester

Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center 2900 19th Street NW , Rochester

In light of new research, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently considering setting stricter health-based ambient air quality standards for ground-level ozone and fine particulates. What will these new standards mean for Minnesota businesses and communities? Minnesota's air quality has improved over the last decade for most pollutants, but there is uncertainty about where... Read more »

First Annual Meeting Event of Save The Hills Alliance, Inc

Frac Sand Mining Issues and Local Impacts of Mining Operations Will Be Discussed Agenda                              1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Brief Business Meeting                              2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Guest Speakers, Including                                       Environmental Attorney, Glenn Stoddard; and                                       Special Video Short of Jim Tittle’s Upcoming                                       Documentary, “The Price of Sand”                              3:00 – 4:00 p.m.... Read more »

Climate Minnesota: Owatonna Convening

Camp Pillsbury 315 S Grove Ave., Owatonna

Join your neighbors in attending a public convening on the local impacts of climate change, co-hosted by Climate Generation and the University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships. Hear from experts, community leaders, and storytellers about local climate issues. Work with neighbors, friends, and colleagues to implement innovative local solutions. Free and open to the... Read more »

Climate Minnesota: Mankato Area Convening

South Central College 1920 Lee Blvd., North Mankato

Join your neighbors in attending a public convening on the local impacts of climate change, co-hosted by Climate Generation and the University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships. Hear from experts, community leaders, and storytellers about local climate issues. Work with neighbors, friends, and colleagues to implement innovative local solutions. Free and open to the... Read more »

Woodland Seedling Tending

Whitetail Woods Regional Park Farmington, MN

Join us Thursday, September 24, 6-8 p.m. at Dakota County’s newest park, 456-acre Whitetail Woods Regional Park.Volunteers will install and tend to tree tubes, helping to protect seedlings planted this spring. In addition to protecting the young trees from rabbits and deer, the tubes will shelter them from high winds and create a sort of microclimate to help them make... Read more »

Climate Minnesota: Rochester Convening

Rochester Community & Technical College – Heintz Center 1926 Collegeview Rd. E, Rochester

Join your neighbors in attending a public convening on the local impacts of climate change, co-hosted by Climate Generation and the University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships. Hear from experts, community leaders, and storytellers about local climate issues. Work with neighbors, friends, and colleagues to implement innovative local solutions. Free and open to the... Read more »

Restore Habitat at Pine Bend Bluffs

Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area 111th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN

Join Friends of the Mississippi River, Flint Hills Resources and Great River Greening on Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm as we return to the Flint Hills property within the Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area along the Mississippi River. The site is only accessible to the public for special occasions such as this annual restoration... Read more »

Climate Minnesota: Marshall Convening

Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State St., Marshall, MN

Join us for a convening featuring the Twin Cities PBS documentary Minnesota Stories in a Changing Climate and solutions-oriented breakout groups led by local climate leaders. Learn about Minnesotans experiencing climate change and commit to real solutions.Climate Minnesota: Marshall ConveningTuesday, November 17, 5:30 – 9:00 pmSouthwest Minnesota State University (1501 State St. Marshall, MN)All ages... Read more »

Hastings Area Bird Festival

Carpenter Nature Center 12805 St Croix Trail S, Hastings, MN

Celebrate the arrival of spring by learning about our region’s many bird species. This is the fourth year the Hastings Environmental Protectors has teamed up with Carpenter Nature Center for the Birding Festival. Some of the highlights include: “Introduction to Birding” class, a “Raptors 101” class, bird banding demonstrations, and guided bird trips in the... Read more »

$5 – $15