TLC-Smart Trips Stakeholder Conversation As a newly merged organization, Transit for Livable Communities & St. Paul Smart Trips is working to define our priorities and strategies for the future and develop our new name and brand. We want to make sure that the work we do and the organization we become are informed by you: our... Read more »
Produced for FMR by award-winning local filmmaker John Kaul and narrated by Minnesota Public Radio's Steve Seel, this 30-minute documentary tells the story of how one man’s vision — combined with smart citizen advocacy and effective political leadership — created the Mississippi River's first and only national park right here in the Twin Cities. This designation, championed... Read more »
Join us for a casual summer evening at Indeed Brewing to learn more about Fresh Energy and our work to electrify Minnesota’s transportation system. If you already drive electric, please bring your wheels and we can line up a nice plug-in vehicle display. If you haven’t made the switch yet, come and see the cars... Read more »
Bus From MN to Nebraska to Give KXL the Boot! On August 6th, pipeline fighters from all across the country will meet in Lincoln, Nebraska for the March to Give Keystone XL the Boot! MN350 and allies are coordinating a bus from Minneapolis to to the march, leaving on August 5th, with pay-what-you-can pricing thanks... Read more »
RSVP to Katie Deschene, tatercommunication@gmail.com, 218-375-2600 Land Stewardship Project ally Toxic Taters is inviting you and your family for an afternoon of fun, delicious food and learning about local organic agriculture. Join Yellow Rose Organic Farm owner Larry Heitkamp as he shares the stories of his experiences growing food as healthy as it can be.... Read more »
This is a CRITICAL juncture in the PolyMet permit application process. Please join us for this update and letter signing event in Duluth featuring the Campaign to Defend Lake Superior. Bring your friends! Kids welcome! We are working on an important letter to the Governor. The link is below. Please consider reviewing, signing, and sharing... Read more »
Just southeast of River Oaks Golf Course lies a riverfront bluff with stunning views of the Mississippi River and a special remnant bedrock bluff prairie. Thanks to Friends of the Mississippi River-led restoration efforts this site has been significantly improving over the past few years but there is more work to be done at this... Read more »
What's one of the simplest, high-impact ways to save water and help protect our local watersheds? Using a rain barrel. Thanks to Coca-Cola Refreshments of Eagan, Friends of the Mississippi River has 30 used syrup containers for participants to turn into rain barrels, and on Tuesday, August 22nd, participants will be provided with the necessary... Read more »
Camel's Hump Park and Open Space, located in Cottage Grove, is home to beautiful river views overlooking Highway 61. Join us for this summer worknight in the park as we return to this stunning site to tend to previously planted pollinator patch gardens. These patches provide much-needed concentrated habitat and resources for local birds, bees,... Read more »
The SYRCL Wild and Scenic Film Festival, hosted by Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, highlights films that encourage adventure and serve as catalysts to protect wild landscapes. From Bangladesh to Utah, this year’s films feature mountain climbers, backcountry backpackers, community organizers, conservationists, and photographers exploring and protecting some of our world’s most incredible places.... Read more »