Join the Women's Environmental Network Minnesota (WEN MN) for a local food and drink event supporting sustainable practices, food and business. Great Waters Brewing Company opened in March of 1997. The building rests on the original site of the St. Paul Cathedral, where “they are blessed with a natural spring water well” to which they... Read more »
DiscussionThis discussion is presented and led by Bill Grant, the Deputy Commissioner of MN Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources. Grant develops and manages programs and policies in Energy Planning and Advocacy, Energy Facility Permitting, the State Energy Office, Energy Assistance, and others. Structure of the event:6:30 p.m. Social & Refreshments7:00 p.m. Presentation8:00 p.m. Q... Read more »
Carver's Cave Overlook in Indian Mounds Park is home to an exciting restoration project that is now in its second phase: expanding restoration work to the east side of the overlook. Join the multi-year effort! At this event, volunteers will work alongside Friends of the Mississippi River and Saint Paul Parks staff to plant a... Read more »
Join Minnesota Renewable Energy Society to tour some of the leading homes and businesses in the area and learn how they became the best energy savers on the block! Visit any or all of the 8 sites that tackle the challenging combination of our cold winters and hot summers with smart design choices, cutting edge... Read more »
"Water Is Life" is the theme of this year's WaterFest—a celebration of clean lakes and an opportunity for outdoor hands-on learning about clean water, wildlife, and land and water conservation. Experience the lake with Voyageur canoe and solar pontoon boat rides; stand up paddleboards and fishing lessons; canoes, kayaks and paddleboats for check out. Enjoy... Read more »
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.